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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Alice's family in San Francisco
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Alice needs $1,700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in San Francisco.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,700.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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 $1,700 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,150
• Late fees and court costs: $195
• Utilities in arrears: $355
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-10-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Alice
Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($353). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. - Alice
Good news. Because of your gifts ($73 in total) the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Sameer E. Dave 🇮🇳 · $250
- Shapla Moumita Mahmud 🇧🇩 · $53
- Deepak Laxman Lama 🇳🇵 · $50
- Jaxon Roberts 🇺🇸 · $30
- Manuel L. Quintero 🇲🇽 · $25
- Rémi Valentin Da Silva 🇫🇷 · $25
“All the best. I'm in Strasbourg, thinking of you. - Strasbourg”
- Arthur Michel Cousin 🇲🇦 · $20
- Pankaj H. Bhatia 🇮🇳 · $10
- Aurora Larson 🇺🇸 · $10
“Hang in there. Hope the September deadline works out. - Tallahassee”
- Nuria N. Zamora 🇲🇽 · $10
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Wishing you the best, Alice. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Sending strength, Alice. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Sending love, Alice. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Sending love, Alice. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
Hope things get better soon, Alice. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Laval so I could bring a meal.
stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Messina donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of San Francisco
sending strength, Alice. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending strength, Alice. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Praying for you, Alice. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless