Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Bills & expensesHousing & rentCritical

Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Michael's family in Spokane

A termination letter arrived last week. Michael needs $4,600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Spokane.

🇺🇸 99259, Spokane, Washington, United States1,137 views
Michael N. Owens
Email verified
Spokane
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,600. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $4,600 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,750 • Late fees and court costs: $360 • Utilities in arrears: $270 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,220 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2025-10-28
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Michael

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

Be the first to give

Even a small gift shows the owner they are not alone.

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.

  • hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Greetings from Kasarani

    • Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • Best of luck, Michael. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Tehuacán.

        $0 raised of $4,600

        Give

        More people who need help