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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Benjamin's family in Savannah

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Benjamin needs $4,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Savannah.

🇺🇸 Georgia, United States4,668 views
Benjamin Powell
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Savannah
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,000. 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 night deliveries, 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 $4,000 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,900 • First month of rent as a buffer: $910 • Late fees and court costs: $190 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Benjamin
due date
2026-10-26
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Benjamin

  1. Update from Savannah: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Sending love. Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

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    “Every little bit. Hope the September deadline works out. - Knoxville”

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  • Ismael R. Mendoza

    sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Mardan but we're thinking of you.

    • Garima B. Bajwa

      Good luck, Benjamin. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Springfield

      • Imran Alamin Haque

        You're not alone, Benjamin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!

        • Bảo Dương Truong

          Sending love, Benjamin. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Savannah

          • Satria Cahyono

            rooting for you, Benjamin. Hope you get there. Sent it to 40 people at work.

            • Osama Majid El-Sayed

              Wishing you the best, Benjamin. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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