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Keep a roof over Michael's head in Denver
After the loss of a second income, Michael is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Denver, Colorado, United States1,675 views
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 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 $3,300 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,450
• First month of rent as a buffer: $580
• Late fees and court costs: $270
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-10-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Michael
Good news. Because of your gifts ($125 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Michael
Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($190). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.
- Giorgia Sanna 🇮🇹 · $20
- Vidya N. Nair 🇮🇳 · $100
- Sebastian E. Mendez 🇺🇸 · $10
- Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $100
“Happy to help. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mardan”
- Gustavo Marcos Alves 🇧🇷 · $6
- Kevin D. Lacson 🇵🇭 · $25
- Elisa Bianca Gentile 🇮🇹 · $50
“All the best. From Parma with love.”
- Kinsley R. Murray 🇺🇸 · $15
- Kunal S. Awasthi 🇮🇳 · $5
“Stay strong. Thought of Michael all day after reading this. - Kolkata”
- Reza Kurniawan Santoso 🇮🇩 · $50
- Gabriele Böhm 🇩🇪 · $50
- Frank Walsh 🇺🇸 · $20
“Thought of Michael all day after reading this. - Fresno”
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Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Denver.
This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Denver
Stay strong, Michael. This could happen to any of us. Love from Abuja
hope it all works out, Michael. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Denver.
Hang in there, Michael. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours.
Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 16 people at work. Love from Latina
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Likoni.
so sorry you're going through this, Michael. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
Stay strong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Stay strong. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Thessaloniki so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Denver.
Wishing you peace, Michael. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Rome.