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Help Jorge keep his home - 5 months behind on rent

A long illness left Jorge short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇧🇷 Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil2,123 views
Sérgio Francisco Fonseca
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Caxias do Sul
Following a long illness in the family, Jorge fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,350. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are 1 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Jorge 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 $1,350 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $900 • Late fees and court costs: $105 • Utilities in arrears: $70 • First month of rent as a buffer: $275 Thanks for being kind about this. - Sérgio
due date
2026-11-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  1. Update from Caxias do Sul: we've started the first stage. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Willow Bell

    Praying for you, Sérgio. Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

    • Cansu Aktaş

      I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Yogyakarta so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • Kylie E. Gray

        Hang in there, Sérgio. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

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