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Help Fabio keep his home - 3 months behind on rent

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Fabio needs $3,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bergamo.

🇮🇹 Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy2,517 views
Serena Serena Gentile
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Bergamo
When my hours were cut in half in February, Fabio fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,150. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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. Fabio has started working evenings as a cleaner, 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 $3,150 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $380 • Utilities in arrears: $75 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,695 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-06-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Serena

  1. Quick update: $477 raised so far (15%). I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 9% funded and the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 4% thanks to 6 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Jagath RanasingheQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Fabio?

    • Serena Serena GentileOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Bergamo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

  • Dennis A. Pineda

    Sending strength, Serena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 12 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

    • Andrea T. López

      rooting for you, Serena. Hope you get there. God bless.

      • Tommaso Giuseppe Palumbo

        Take care. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Bergamo

        • Noreen Saima WarraichQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fabio.

          • Ifeoma Damilola Odukoya

            Praying for you, Serena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Rochester but we're thinking of you. All the best.

            • Patricia N. Tomas

              Keep going, Serena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Manila

              • Danielle Morrison

                I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Uppsala

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