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Keep a roof over Alejandro's head in Iztapalapa
The loss of a second income left Alejandro short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,200.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 evenings as a cleaner, and I'm 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 $1,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $890
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $265
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Alejandro
- due date
- 2026-10-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Alejandro
Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.
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“Hope this helps. From Geelong with love.”
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Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.
how is Alejandro doing now?
your post was clear and honest!
keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Pattaya this morning. Greetings from Pattaya
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Thủ Đức.
thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Alejandro.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (3 months) is the biggest at $890. Good question.
Hope it all works out, Alejandro. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Alejandro?
Thank you. If you're in Iztapalapa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Hope it all works out, Alejandro. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Alejandro. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Jimma.
shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Iztapalapa.
best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Iztapalapa!
Hope things get better soon, Alejandro. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless