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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Terry's family in Fresno
A termination letter arrived last week. Terry needs $5,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Fresno.
🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States3,249 views
When the warehouse closed in May, Terry fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $5,200.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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.
Terry has started working evenings as a cleaner, 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 $5,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,550
• Late fees and court costs: $320
• Utilities in arrears: $155
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,175
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Jose
- due date
- 2026-07-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Jose
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,466 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending strength, Jose. Shared it with a few friends.
sending strength, Jose. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Fresno.
Thanks for sharing this, Jose. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Iași so I could bring a meal. All the best