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Young-ja received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A sudden layoff left Young-ja short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Young-ja Ga-eun Woo
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San Diego
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,650. 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 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 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 $4,650 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,000 • Late fees and court costs: $340 • Utilities in arrears: $240 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,070 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Young-ja
due date
2026-01-17
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Young-ja

  1. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($879). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($879 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $349 so far, we've started the first stage. - Young-ja

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  • Donna W. Hoffman

    Stay strong, Young-ja. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 29 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Augsburg.

    • Hudson E. Wood

      A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Londrina.

      • Raúl K. OrozcoQuestion

        is there anything that isn't money that would help Young-ja?

        • Shaista Fatima QaziID verified

          Sending good thoughts, Young-ja. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best

          • Lucy D. Mendez

            Take care, Young-ja. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

            • Scarlett Hendricks

              sending strength, Young-ja. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

              • Zhi Pan

                wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Riyadh

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