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Keep a roof over Kathleen's head in Angeles

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Kathleen needs $750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Angeles.

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Kathleen B. Ocampo
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Angeles
When my hours were cut in half in November, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $750. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $750 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $560 • Late fees and court costs: $45 • Utilities in arrears: $50 • First month of rent as a buffer: $95 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Kathleen
due date
2026-02-15
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • when's the deadline? Is February firm?

    • It's firm, February. After that things get a lot harder, so anything before then helps most. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • your post was clear and honest. Take care.

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Angeles.

      • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.

        • Wishing you peace, Kathleen. This could happen to any of us.

          • Any update on how things are going in Angeles?

            • Praying for you, Kathleen. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Rohini

              • hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours

                • Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care

                  • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Curitiba but we're thinking of you

                    • Rooting for you, Kathleen. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Dallas.

                      • Take care, Kathleen. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

                        • Keep going, Kathleen. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

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