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Keep a roof over Russell's head in El Paso
A cut in working hours left Russell short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 El Paso, Texas, United States426 views
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,050.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave.
I have two young 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 weekend shifts, 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 $3,050 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $310
• Utilities in arrears: $145
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,595
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Russell
- due date
- 2025-05-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Joseph J. Watts 🇺🇸 · $201
“Wishing you the best. Hope the April deadline works out. - Miami”
- Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $75
- Maayan Azoulay 🇮🇱 · $25
“Get well soon. My brother told me about this one. - Tel Aviv”
- Sophie Valérie Bonnet 🇫🇷 · $20
- Avery J. Thornton 🇺🇸 · $5
“All the best. From Durham with love.”
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Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 13 people at work. God bless.
Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Rome this morning. Take care.
Hope you get there. My neighbor in Savar donated after I showed her your page. God bless
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
thinking of you. Hope you get there. Love from Madrid.