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Keep a roof over James's head in Allentown

After a long illness, James is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Easton E. Singleton
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Allentown
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, James fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,450. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. James has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $2,450 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $640 • Utilities in arrears: $350 • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,460 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2025-02-13
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Easton

  1. Quick update: $195 raised so far (8%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($80 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Dennis Juma Maina 🇰🇪 · $15

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Embakasi”

  • Queen Halima Igwe 🇳🇬 · $25

    “Rooting for you. Thought of James all day after reading this. - Ogbomosho”

  • Brendan Reid 🇮🇪 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇳🇵 · $10
  • Lucian Ștefan Dumitru 🇷🇴 · $15

    “Get well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Iași”

  • Gabriel Wagner Lacerda 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of James all day after reading this. - Guarulhos”

  • Tayo Usman Williams 🇳🇬 · $40
  • Jun Fan 🇺🇸 · $40

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  • Irma Ratna Tanoto

    sending good thoughts, Easton. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

    • Sanjay F. Soni

      shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to San Diego so I could bring a meal

      $345 raised of $2,450

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