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Keep a roof over Howard's head in San Antonio

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Howard needs $2,400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in San Antonio.

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Howard Spencer
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,400. 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've 4 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 $2,400 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $480 • Utilities in arrears: $250 • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,670 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Howard
due date
2025-10-07
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Howard

  1. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($581). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Small update. $283 so far, the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.

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  • Karina H. Salazar

    wishing you peace, Howard. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care!

    • Faisal Memon

      keep going, Howard. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Quetta this morning. All the best.

      • Josefa R. Navarro

        Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Cluj-Napoca donated after I showed her your page.

        • Brian M. Rojas

          hope it all works out, Howard. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

          • Henryk Bartosz Jaworski

            It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Laredo!

            • Declan C. Byrd

              So sorry you're going through this, Howard. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best

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