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Keep a roof over Dustin's head in Fresno

A long illness left Dustin short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

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Dustin C. Cruz
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Fresno
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,300. 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,300 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,550 • First month of rent as a buffer: $540 • Utilities in arrears: $210 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2024-11-09
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Dustin

  1. Update from Fresno: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($577 in total) the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $352 so far, we've started the first stage. - Dustin

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Dustin all day after reading this. - San Jose”

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  • Iwona Weronika SobczakPhoto verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Dustin. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Yekaterinburg.

    • Leo S. Hernandez

      praying for you, Dustin. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Turin but we're thinking of you

      • Juan P. Estrada

        your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from East London.

        • Kannan W. Vaidyanathan

          Thinking of you and your family, Dustin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Fresno.

          • Aditya Umar Effendi

            Thinking of you, Dustin. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

            • Ayelet Barak

              Wishing you the best, Dustin. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

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