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Help cover car repairs and a month’s deposit for rent

Moving forward after leaving a marriage, repeated car vandalism and stable affordable accommodation

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Tila Mallada-Mier
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Rent and fixing my car

The story

I’m an English teacher and a mother living in the Canary Islands. I love teaching, and I’ve worked hard to keep things going through a difficult period of personal change. After unexpectedly having to leave my previous accommodation, I’ve been trying to find somewhere stable and affordable. Although I’m employed, the combination of a rental deposit, the first month’s rent and everyday living expenses is more than I can comfortably manage at once. I’m not looking for someone to fund my life. I’m looking for a little help getting through a difficult transition and establishing some stability. Any contribution towards these costs would make a genuine difference, and I’d be very grateful. Left my my ex and father of my child and lost everything because he didn’t want me to leave after caught him cheating. It hasn’t been easy but moving forward. I’ve had my car repeatedly vandalised since then. There’s not a lot of public transport options and I work 50km away from where I currently staying. I’m working with what I’ve got and looking for more employment options. I recently had to leave my previous accommodation with very little notice. Finding somewhere affordable has been challenging, particularly on a teaching income that covers everyday expenses but leaves little room for unexpected costs. I’m working and doing my best to improve my circumstances, but covering a deposit and the first month’s rent together is difficult. My car was recently vandalised and the check engine light turned on shortly after. What the money covers: - 1500 is for car fixtures and the rest for rent. Needed by: First week of November. Already tried: I’ve continued working, looked into affordable and shared accommodation, and explored opportunities for additional teaching income. I’m doing what I can to cover my ongoing expenses, but the upfront housing costs and car fixture remain a challenge. Already helping: Friends and people in my community have helped me explore accommodation options and offered advice and support. I’m grateful for that, but I still need financial help with the initial costs. What changes: Having stable accommodation would give me the security to concentrate on teaching, supporting my family and improving my financial situation without constantly worrying about where I’ll be living. Or mobility because it’s a small island with little public transport options especially where I currently am.

Updates from Tila

  1. day 13

    Due date changed from November 6, 2026 to November 13, 2026.

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  • Praying for stable housing and reliable transportation as you move forward.

    • May the search bring a car that starts every morning and a commute that stops being a worry. Keeping this one in prayer.

      • Teaching fifty kilometres from home while your car keeps getting damaged is a daily strain. Hoping the drive becomes uneventful and the worry fades.

        • Starting over after betrayal, and still getting up to teach every day, is a quiet kind of courage. Praying the deposit comes together and the new place feels safe.

          • A deposit and the first month's rent together are often the hardest part of starting over. Praying the new place comes through and the car trouble settles.

            • It is not easy to start over on a teacher's income when rent and car repairs arrive together. May your community keep supporting you and may the practical help reach you in time.

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