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Keep a roof over Jackson's head in Columbus

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Jackson needs $3,900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Columbus.

🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio, United States1,018 views
Jackson G. Rojas
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Columbus
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,900. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 $3,900 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $160 • First month of rent as a buffer: $600 • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,140 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Jackson
due date
2025-06-15
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jackson

  1. We're at 9% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. We're at 8% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. More news soon.

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  • Uzma Eman Mirza 🇵🇰 · $30

    “Praying for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mardan”

  • Suthep Thawatchai Kongkaew 🇹🇭 · $92
  • Ayesha Amna Raza 🇵🇰 · $20

    “Get well soon. Been where you're, it gets better. - Mardan”

  • Swati K. Walia 🇮🇳 · $20

    “From my family to yours. Saw your post and had to give. - Bhopal”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Jackson all day after reading this. - Lahore”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Siddharth L. Kothari 🇮🇳 · $100

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2.6(8 reviews)

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Exceeded expectations

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Gregory S. Stephens

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Columbus

    • Wafula Kevin Onyango

      Hope it all works out, Jackson. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings.

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