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A delayed insurance payout left Craig short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Eugene, Oregon, United States3,767 views
Craig Rice
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Eugene
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,950. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I've 2 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 $3,950 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (3 months): $2,250 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $290 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $330 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $1,080 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Craig
due date
2026-12-06
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Shafiq Rony BosePhoto verified

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

    • Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Eugene

      • How is Craig doing now?

        • Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

          • sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

            • Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Sรฃo Paulo

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