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Keep a roof over Willow's head in San Jose

After a long illness, Willow is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

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Willow Rice
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San Jose
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150. 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,150 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $130 • Utilities in arrears: $180 • First month of rent as a buffer: $840 With deep gratitude, Willow
due date
2026-11-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Willow

  1. Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($396). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

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  • Neville Gordon

    Rooting for you, Willow. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 30 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Lauren W. MontgomeryVerified organization

      Take care, Willow. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

      • Dina Leila BouzidQuestion

        what exactly is the $1,150 for?

        • Willow RiceOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. late fees and court costs is the big one at $130, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • Neha C. Rawat

        this could happen to any of us. After 11 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

        • Evangelos Kyriakos LazaridisPhoto verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Willow. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

          • Jyoti D. RawatPhoto verified

            Sending good thoughts, Willow. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of San Jose

            • Heloísa Daniela Lopes

              You're not alone, Willow. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Lucknow but we're thinking of you

              • Rima Anika Chowdhury

                take care. Hope you get there. All the best!

                • Joko Hadi Ramadhan

                  Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours

                  • Tumusiime Kioko KimaroPhoto verified

                    Rooting for you, Willow. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together.

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