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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Ezra's family in Montgomery
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Ezra needs $4,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Montgomery.
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When the restaurant closed in November, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,200.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 night deliveries, 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 $4,200 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $640
• Utilities in arrears: $175
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,385
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- Ezra
- due date
- 2026-03-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ezra
32% there. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.
Update from Montgomery: we've started the first stage. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $899 so far, the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Lagos
Wishing you peace, Ezra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Love from Addis Ababa.
Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Mumbai.