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Keep a roof over Wyatt's head in Columbus

After a cut in working hours, Wyatt is 4 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Wyatt G. Long
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Columbus
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,350. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $4,350 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,450 • Late fees and court costs: $230 • Utilities in arrears: $105 • First month of rent as a buffer: $565 Thanks for reading all this. - Wyatt
due date
2026-05-10
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Wyatt

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,258 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $1,429 raised so far (33%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Rajesh T. Saxena

    Sending love, Wyatt. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless

    • Bảo Luong

      Thinking of you, Wyatt. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Vitória da Conquista but we're thinking of you. All the best

      • Eduardo N. García

        Stay strong, Wyatt. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Thủ Đức

        • Bolaji Bolaji Falana

          Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Lecce.

          • Rubel Liton Sen

            hope it all works out, Wyatt. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.

            • Marina Lyudmila Gerasimov

              Stay strong, Wyatt. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

              • John A. Moreno

                thinking of you and your family, Wyatt. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best!

                • Pablo G. López

                  So sorry you're going through this, Wyatt. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Columbus.

                  • Laura Giorgia Rinaldi

                    so sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

                    • Nikhil E. Grewal

                      Sending strength, Wyatt. Gave what I could, wish it was more

                      • Elise Sylvie Vidal

                        Rooting for you, Wyatt. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

                        • Ricardo Marcelo Barros

                          Take care. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                          • Juma Mussa Kimani

                            So sorry you're going through this, Wyatt. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

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