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Help Paula keep her home - 4 months behind on rent

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

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Lucía P. Ibarra
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Mendoza
When the textile factory closed in May, Paula fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $600. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Paula 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $600 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $85 • First month of rent as a buffer: $155 • Rent arrears (4 months): $360 With deep gratitude, Lucía
due date
2026-08-22
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Violet Williamson

    Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope August is when things finally get easier.

    • Natalie Hopkins

      Take care, Lucía. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Olumide Bello Uba

        Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Bangkok

        • Abril W. Ochoa

          stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

          • Faruk Shuvo Sarker

            Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up.

            • Namukasa Beatrice KessyPhoto verified

              Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 17 people at work

              • Ebo Kobina Zakaria

                shared this with my family. I hope August is when things finally get easier

                • Mangesh Sathe

                  Thinking of you, Lucía. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Mendoza

                  • Robert M. Padilla

                    Hope it all works out, Lucía. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Atlanta

                    • Idris Rashid Khoury

                      Hang in there, Lucía. I hope things turn around soon.

                      • Terry P. Peterson

                        Hang in there, Lucía. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Istanbul so I could bring a meal.

                        • Liliana D. Santiago

                          Sending strength, Lucía. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

                          • Laura W. Bravo

                            Take care, Lucía. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Mendoza.

                            • Namukasa Ouma

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

                              • Uchenna Gbenga Akinwale

                                Sending strength, Lucía. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Mendoza.

                                • Rowan G. Park

                                  Sending strength, Lucía. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

                                  • Anna Ida Winter

                                    Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care!

                                    • Enrique W. Benítez

                                      Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

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