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Keep a roof over Santiago's head in Akron
The closure of the factory left Santiago short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in June, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,500.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $4,500 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,150
• Late fees and court costs: $200
• Utilities in arrears: $200
• First month of rent as a buffer: $950
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Santiago
- due date
- 2026-08-31
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $200
- Inès Sophie Lucas 🇨🇦 · $200
“Rooting for you. Saw your post and had to give. - Regina”
- Ssebuliba Kiprop Ssemwogerere 🇰🇪 · $200
“All the best. Thought of Santiago all day after reading this. - Naivasha”
- Rattana Yupin Yodrak 🇹🇭 · $200
“From my family to yours. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Pattaya”
- Seung-hyun Sung-min Woo 🇰🇷 · $100
- Alexandra Zimmerman 🇨🇦 · $100
- Jyoti M. Prajapati 🇬🇧 · $100
- Anna Beatrice Conti 🇮🇹 · $100
“Blessings. I'm in Salerno, thinking of you. - Salerno”
- Shawn N. Simmons 🇺🇸 · $100
- Viraj Kasun Gamage 🇱🇰 · $100
- Patricia M. Paredes 🇲🇽 · $100
“Blessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Celaya”
- Natalia T. Reyes 🇦🇺 · $100
- Titilayo Damilola Zakari 🇳🇬 · $100
- Aylin Derya Kaplan 🇹🇷 · $100
“Thought of Santiago all day after reading this. - İzmir”
- Naana Annan 🇬🇭 · $100
- Christopher B. Howell 🇦🇺 · $100
“Get well soon. Thought of Santiago all day after reading this. - Sydney”
- Clara Little 🇺🇸 · $79
- Janani F. Sastry 🇮🇳 · $75
- Omer Saad Farooqi 🇵🇰 · $75
- Luis Hermann Thomas 🇩🇪 · $75
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Stay strong, Santiago. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
Sending strength. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 7 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Akron.
best of luck. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from León
Wishing you peace, Santiago. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
Thinking of you and your family. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Gwagwalada.