Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Marilyn's family in Detroit

After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, Marilyn fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,400. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Marilyn has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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 $2,400 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $250 • Late fees and court costs: $145 • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,005 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Isabella