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Keep a roof over Roman's head in Seattle

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Roman needs $3,650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Seattle.

🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States1,012 views
Roman L. Gonzalez
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Seattle
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,650. 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 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 $3,650 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $250 • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,250 • Late fees and court costs: $150 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-05-27
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Roman

  1. Quick update: $713 raised so far (20%). I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Seattle: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($190 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Ori Yoav Golan 🇮🇱 · $70
  • Enzo Farias 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Samantha D. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Stay strong. Thought of Roman all day after reading this. - San Francisco”

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    “Keep your head up. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Giza”

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  • Yusuf Siddiqui

    Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 5 people at work.

    • Antonella Francesca Ferretti

      stay strong, Roman. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Shai Eitan Ben-David

        Sending strength, Roman. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

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