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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Jonathan's family in Sacramento
A car accident left Jonathan short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States1,434 views
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,250.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $370
• Utilities in arrears: $290
• First month of rent as a buffer: $590
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2026-05-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Jonathan
Quick update: $381 raised so far (30%). I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Sacramento: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Stockholm.
This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Sacramento.
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.