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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Samantha's family in New Orleans

A cut in working hours left Samantha short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States2,761 views
Samantha R. Powell
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New Orleans
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,100. 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 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $4,100 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,950 • Late fees and court costs: $300 • Utilities in arrears: $250 • First month of rent as a buffer: $600 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Samantha
due date
2026-12-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Samantha

  1. Small update. $1,060 so far, I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  2. Quick update: $490 raised so far (12%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($126). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Aarti M. Pandya

    Rooting for you, Samantha. Hope you get there

    • Beau Shelton

      Wishing you peace, Samantha. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Janani A. VaradarajanPhoto verified

        take care, Samantha. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

        • Pooja Pramila Regmi

          Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings

          • Macharia James Otieno

            So sorry you're going through this, Samantha. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

            • Vikas M. Thakur

              Good luck, Samantha. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Rawalpindi this morning.

              • Polina Valentyna Egorov

                Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

                • Orla L. O'Farrell

                  Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of New Orleans

                  • Kabita Dipa Sherpa

                    Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 11 people at work. All the best.

                    $1,634.50 raised of $4,100

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