Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
Bills & expensesHousing & rentUrgent

Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Jocelyn's family in Bristol

After a car accident, Jocelyn is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

Anywhere in the world1,464 views
Jocelyn S. Walker
Email verified
Bristol
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,400. 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 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 $3,400 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $250 • Utilities in arrears: $175 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,975 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-11-23
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jocelyn

  1. We're at 11% thanks to 12 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $847 so far, we've started the first stage.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Vincent Isaac Kumi 🇬🇭 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Mason E. Gomez 🇨🇦 · $25

    “You got this. I'm in Toronto, thinking of you. - Toronto”

  • Rosa H. Montes 🇪🇸 · $75

    “Wish I could do more. Hope you get the rest soon. - Móstoles”

  • Jenny T. Mendoza 🇺🇸 · $25

    “God bless. Gave what I could this week. - Bronx”

  • Xolani C. Ngcobo 🇿🇦 · $100

    “Keep your head up. My brother told me about this one. - Ekurhuleni”

  • Dinesh Eranga Jayasuriya 🇱🇰 · $100
  • Jayden N. Newman 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Madeline N. Mendez 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $60
  • Awino Nabirye Kipchoge 🇰🇪 · $75
  • Osama Faisal Zaki 🇪🇬 · $50

    “Hope things get better. I'm in Shubra, thinking of you. - Shubra”

  • Gustavo C. Aguilar 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Iztapalapa”

  • Fani Utami Pratama 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Depok”

  • Tomoko Yumi Hayashi 🇯🇵 · $20
  • Anele G. Mazibuko 🇿🇦 · $10
  • Nasrin Barua 🇮🇳 · $48
  • Ryan S. Hernandez 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Jide Lanre Hassan 🇳🇬 · $5

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Jocelyn all day after reading this. - Gwagwalada”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $50

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Hoa Quyên Tieu

    Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

    • Atieno Margaret Hamisi

      So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Timișoara.

      • Nenita H. Villanueva

        You're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care!

        • Allan B. Hernandez

          Hang in there, Jocelyn. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

          • Bea W. Salazar

            Praying for you, Jocelyn. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Multan.

            $1,714.50 raised of $3,400

            Give

            More people who need help