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Keep a roof over Arturo's head in Akron
The closure of the factory left Arturo short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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.
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 $4,300 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $3,350
• Late fees and court costs: $195
• Utilities in arrears: $140
• First month of rent as a buffer: $615
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Arturo
- due date
- 2025-04-30
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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You're not alone, Arturo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Akron
Thinking of you and your family, Arturo. Hope you get there. Don't give up.
Hang in there, Arturo. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!
Sending strength, Arturo. Your post was clear and honest.
any update on how things are going in Akron?
so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 4 people at work. God bless.
thinking of you, Arturo. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
sending good thoughts, Arturo. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Akron.
Hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings
Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
thinking of you, Arturo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Mansoura.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Gwagwalada donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Medellín.
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Akron.
Thanks for sharing this, Arturo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Hope things get better soon, Arturo. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Hope things get better soon, Arturo. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Bristol this morning. All the best.
Take care, Arturo. This could happen to any of us.
Sending love, Arturo. Your post was clear and honest. Take care
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. All the best
Thinking of you, Arturo. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 22 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Akron.
Good luck, Arturo. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Udaipur so I could bring a meal. God bless.
Thinking of you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Springfield.
Sending strength, Arturo. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings
it takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Palermo but we're thinking of you.