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Keep a roof over Isaiah's head in Houston
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Isaiah needs $3,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Houston.
🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States2,454 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,200.
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 $3,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,950
• Late fees and court costs: $240
• Utilities in arrears: $195
• First month of rent as a buffer: $815
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Isaiah
- due date
- 2026-10-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Isaiah
Quick update: $1,697 raised so far (53%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 14% thanks to 16 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
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Thinking of you, Isaiah. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Jimma.
gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Quezon City.
keep going, Isaiah. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Kampala so I could bring a meal. God bless
Good luck, Isaiah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry