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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Jimena's family in Fresno

A sudden layoff left Jimena short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,852 views
Jimena B. Fernández
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Fresno
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,250. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 $3,250 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,050 • Late fees and court costs: $320 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $600 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Jimena
due date
2026-10-05
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jimena

  1. Small update. $1,590 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Small update. $1,446 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $930 raised so far (29%). I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Yoko Ito

    a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

    • Héctor Vásquez

      Thanks for sharing this, Jimena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

      • Emilia Katarzyna Tomaszewski

        sending love, Jimena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

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