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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Brooks's family in Eugene

A car accident left Brooks short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Brooks Haynes
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Eugene
When the construction firm closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,700. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,700 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $170 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,350 • Late fees and court costs: $180 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Brooks
due date
2026-11-20
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Brooks

  1. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($485). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Quick update: $445 raised so far (16%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Brooks

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  • Petra Paula Winter 🇩🇪 · $164

    “Hang in there. Only $164 but hope it helps. - Nuremberg”

  • Ahmed Qasim Abdallah 🇺🇸 · $100
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  • Lourdes A. Fernandez 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Pasig”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇭 · $36

    “Good luck. Thought of Brooks all day after reading this. - Bangkok”

  • Zola A. Chetty 🇿🇦 · $20
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  • Nathalie Robert 🇫🇷 · $10

    “Praying for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Grenoble”

  • Chantelle M. Barrett 🇯🇲 · $10

    “All the best. Thought of Brooks all day after reading this. - Kingston”

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3.5(4 reviews)

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  • Riddhi S. Ranade🇮🇳Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Paloma A. Lozano🇺🇸Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Priya P. Kashyap🇮🇳Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Emer S. Kavanagh🇮🇪Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Carter S. Bell

    keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Rohini so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Baton Rouge

    $662 raised of $2,700

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