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Zainab received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A divorce left Zainab short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
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Following a long illness in the family, Zainab fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $550.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave.
There are 2 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Zainab has started working night deliveries, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $550 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $85
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Rent arrears (4 months): $430
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Olumide
- due date
- 2026-11-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Olumide
Good news. Because of your gifts ($25 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Olumide
9% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Olumide
Small update. $60 so far, we've started the first stage. - Olumide
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Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Bekasi
Stay strong, Olumide. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne.