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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Alice's family in Rochester

A long illness left Alice short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 Rochester, New York, United States2,598 views
Alice T. Tran
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Rochester
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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 $2,500 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,500 • Late fees and court costs: $155 • Utilities in arrears: $150 • First month of rent as a buffer: $695 Thanks for reading all this. - Alice
due date
2026-07-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Alice

  1. Quick update: $1,067 raised so far (43%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 14% thanks to 15 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $246 so far, I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

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  • Okechukwu Femi OkoroAddress verified

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Rochester.

    • Karan T. SharmaID verified

      sending good thoughts, Alice. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Stellenbosch

      • Arjun J. Singh

        best of luck, Alice. Hope you get there. Thinking of Rochester.

        • Shilpa M. Tandon

          praying for you. This could happen to any of us. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

          • Karthik Narayanan

            Hope things get better soon, Alice. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

            • Akira Goro Ono

              Praying for you, Alice. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Adama this morning.

              • Vishnu D. Natarajan

                best of luck, Alice. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

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