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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Woo-jin's family in Rochester
The closure of the factory left Woo-jin short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
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When the packaging plant closed in April, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $2,800 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $800
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,700
• Late fees and court costs: $300
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Woo-jin
- due date
- 2026-07-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Bekasi.
stay strong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
praying for you, Woo-jin. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 22 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Woo-jin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Raleigh donated after I showed her your page
it takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. God bless.