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Gloria received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A sudden layoff left Gloria short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,327 views
Naomi R. Romero
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Los Angeles
When the packaging plant closed in September, Gloria fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,450. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave. There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Gloria has started working weekend shifts, 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 $4,450 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,300 • Late fees and court costs: $145 • Utilities in arrears: $135 • First month of rent as a buffer: $870 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-11-26
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Naomi

  1. We're at 10% thanks to 11 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. We're at 33% thanks to 27 of you. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

  • Ronnie A. Alcantara 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Anita W. Rawat 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Adaeze Oluwaseun Coker 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Qing Hui Xiong 🇨🇦 · $61
  • Hitesh H. Thakkar 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Gloria all day after reading this.”

  • Iván H. Maldonado 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $18

    “Rooting for you! - New Delhi”

  • Aurélie Marie Huet 🇫🇷 · $100
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  • Citlali H. Cabrera 🇺🇸 · $10
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  • Ishrat Sumaiya Haque 🇧🇩 · $5
  • Travis M. Ayala 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Cristiane Viviane Teixeira 🇧🇷 · $5

    “Thought of Gloria all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

  • Yamini S. Agarwal 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Osama Waleed Khalil 🇩🇪 · $71.50
  • Ibrahim Tariq Lotfy 🇪🇬 · $48
  • Babatunde Zubby Tijani 🇳🇬 · $100

    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - Ikeja”

  • Brendan D. Murray 🇮🇪 · $50

    “Hang in there. - Dublin”

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  • Sending good thoughts, Naomi. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

    • sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Çankaya.

      • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Rajkot.

        • Shapla Ayesha TalukderQuestionPhoto verified

          how is Gloria doing now?

          • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

            • What exactly is the $4,450 for?

              • Naomi R. RomeroOwnerAnswer

                Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (4 months) comes first ($3,300) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

            • Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Leicester so I could bring a meal

              • Best of luck, Naomi. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                • praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.

                  • Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Houston.

                    • so sorry you're going through this, Naomi. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.

                      • Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings

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