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Keep a roof over Alessandro's head in Palermo

The closure of the factory left Alessandro short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Alessandro Enrico Ricci
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Palermo
When the textile factory closed in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,350. 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 a teenager still in school 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $2,350 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (3 months): $1,300 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $155 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $200 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $695 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-08-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Alessandro

  1. We're at 14% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. We're at 8% thanks to 5 of you. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. More news soon.

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  • Deniz Gรถkhan Can

    Hope things get better soon, Alessandro. Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

    • Zewditu Yeshi Kassa

      Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

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