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Maina received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After a long illness, Maina is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $750.
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've 4 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.
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 $750 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $135
• Rent arrears (3 months): $580
• Utilities in arrears: $35
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-10-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Maina
Wanted to say thank you properly. 3% funded and I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. - Maina
- Marisol W. Delgado 🇪🇸 · $45
- Naomi N. Fox 🇬🇧 · $15
- Soledad M. Hernández 🇺🇸 · $10
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good luck, Maina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Bellevue.
good luck, Maina. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Anaheim this morning. All the best.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry