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Keep a roof over Jackson's head in Montréal

A divorce left Jackson short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Jackson B. Zimmerman
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Montréal
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 $4,150 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,150 • Late fees and court costs: $125 • Utilities in arrears: $310 • First month of rent as a buffer: $565 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Jackson
due date
2025-05-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jackson

  1. We're at 15% thanks to 25 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $330 raised so far (8%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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Reviews

2.7(3 reviews)

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  • Neha F. Jain🇮🇳Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Gabriel C. Kirby🇬🇧Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Lipi Shirin Sarker🇧🇩Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Katharina Brigitte KuhnPhoto verified

    Take care, Jackson. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

    • Queen Folake Ogunbanjo

      Keep going, Jackson. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

      • Milon Mizanur BegumPhoto verified

        keep going, Jackson. Looking forward to the next update.

        • Scarlett S. Vega

          So sorry you're going through this, Jackson. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Nashik this morning. Take care

          • Comfort Idowu AkinwalePhoto verified

            hope it all works out. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Love from Moscow.

            • Liam P. Soto

              Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Bogra

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