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Keep a roof over Ethan's head in San Francisco
A long illness left Ethan short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 California, United States2,819 views
When the bakery closed in June, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,050.
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 two young 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 $3,050 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,800
• Late fees and court costs: $240
• Utilities in arrears: $165
• First month of rent as a buffer: $845
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-10-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you and your family, Ethan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Sending love, Ethan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Shubra this morning.
Thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of San Francisco.
So sorry you're going through this, Ethan. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. After 17 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything