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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Lawrence's family in Columbus

The loss of a second income left Lawrence short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Lawrence Navarro
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Columbus
When my hours were cut in half in April, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,300. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $3,300 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,850 • Late fees and court costs: $150 • Utilities in arrears: $190 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,110 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Lawrence
due date
2026-06-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Lawrence

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($502 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($370). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($330 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Lawrence

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Lawrence all day after reading this.”

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    “From my family to yours. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Gqeberha”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Lawrence all day after reading this. - Maringá”

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    “Thought of Lawrence all day after reading this. - Paarl”

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    “God bless. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Abbottabad”

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  • Mercy T. Tolentino

    Hope things get better soon, Lawrence. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Madrid

    • Salvatore Basile

      Sending good thoughts. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Tacoma.

      • Achieng Margaret Urassa

        wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 8 people at work. Greetings from Madina.

        • Kristine W. Mercado

          hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Buenos Aires

          • Piper J. Coleman

            rooting for you, Lawrence. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

            • Camila G. Romero

              a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Nashville.

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