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Keep a roof over Claire's head in Joliet
A car accident left Claire short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 Joliet, Illinois, United States2,026 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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.
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 $4,950 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,750
• Late fees and court costs: $270
• Utilities in arrears: $165
• First month of rent as a buffer: $765
With deep gratitude,
Claire
- due date
- 2026-10-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Claire
Quick update: $896 raised so far (18%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($461 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Your post was clear and honest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. Thinking of Joliet.
Praying for you, Claire. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 12 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Take care, Claire. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.