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Help Alyssa keep her home - 3 months behind on rent

A cut in working hours left Alyssa short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Jocelyn S. Chen
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Burnaby
When the textile factory closed in July, Alyssa fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $800. 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 three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Alyssa has started working weekend shifts, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $800 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $195 • First month of rent as a buffer: $460 • Late fees and court costs: $145 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jocelyn

  1. Quick update: $387 raised so far (48%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Burnaby: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 44% funded and the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

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    “Wishing you the best. From Wiesbaden with love.”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Alyssa all day after reading this. - Pune”

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  • Chatchai Vongsa

    Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

    $417 raised of $800

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