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Joseph received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

After a cut in working hours, Joseph is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Joseph Long
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Sheffield
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,750. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave. I have two young children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working two part-time jobs, and I'm 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 $2,750 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $810 • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,800 • Utilities in arrears: $140 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Joseph
due date
2026-08-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Joseph

  1. Small update. $1,284 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($924 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Sheffield: I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Sending love. Thought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Bhaktapur”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope the August deadline works out. - Thane”

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    “Blessings. I'm in Zapopan, thinking of you. - Zapopan”

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  • Hendrik W. Abrahams

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Sheffield.

    • Flávio Antônio CamposID verified

      Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest!

      • Elif Songül Aktaş

        Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Makassar but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Sheffield.

        • Louis Menard

          you're not alone, Joseph. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Sheffield

          • David E. King

            Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from León

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