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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Shawn's family in Peoria
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Shawn needs $1,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Peoria.
🇺🇸 Peoria, Illinois, United States578 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 weekend shifts, 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 $1,100 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $250
• Utilities in arrears: $240
• First month of rent as a buffer: $610
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Shawn
- due date
- 2026-06-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Shawn
Update from Peoria: 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. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Best of luck, Shawn. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
thinking of you and your family, Shawn. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Derry donated after I showed her your page.
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Lahore