Help Cristina keep her home - 3 months behind on rent

After a sudden layoff at the bakery, Cristina fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,550. 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 three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Cristina 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. 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 $1,550 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,050 • Late fees and court costs: $85 • Utilities in arrears: $50 • First month of rent as a buffer: $365 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Cristian