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Keep a roof over Leah's head in Newport

After the closure of the factory, Leah is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Leah G. Castillo
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Newport
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 night deliveries, 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 $950 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $210 • First month of rent as a buffer: $650 • Utilities in arrears: $90 With deep gratitude, Leah
due date
2026-10-26
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Leah

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 6% funded and the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $216 raised so far (23%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($411). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week. - Leah

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    “Thought of Leah all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”

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  • Rodrigo P. Contreras

    Sending love, Leah. Your post was clear and honest

    • Stella W. Bryant

      Sending strength. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 6 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings.

      • Liam K. BlackPhoto verified

        Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Pune.

        • Josefina N. Flores

          Thanks for sharing this, Leah. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best!

          • Alexander Yuri Kovalev

            A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Cartagena.

            • Oleg Vladimir Bondarenko

              stay strong, Leah. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

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