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Keep a roof over Fernando's head in Savannah

A car accident left Fernando short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 Georgia, United States3,695 views
Fernando G. Cabrera
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Savannah
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 $4,700. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 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 $4,700 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $300 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,200 • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,200 Glad we found this place. - Fernando
due date
2026-07-18
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Fernando

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,859 in total) the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,672 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 28% thanks to 31 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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    “Best of luck. Hope the July deadline works out. - London”

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  • Tetiana Veronika DanylenkoAddress verifiedPhoto verified

    Good luck, Fernando. Your post was clear and honest.

    • Priya B. Rajput

      Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

      • Rafaela Francisca Figueiredo

        Hope you get there. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Joaquim Diego Oliveira

          Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

          • Lina Rania Trabelsi

            Take care, Fernando. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

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