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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Faith's family in Scranton
A long illness left Faith short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in May, Faith fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,550.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Faith has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $4,550 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $910
• Late fees and court costs: $450
• Rent arrears (3 months): $3,190
I hope life is good to you.
- Bennett
- due date
- 2026-08-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Faith?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about first month of rent as a buffer, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Rooting for you, Bennett. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Regensburg but we're thinking of you.
Take care, Bennett. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 10 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
How is Faith doing now?
Take care, Bennett. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 34 people at work
So sorry you're going through this, Bennett. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.