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Keep a roof over Andrea's head in Medellín

A termination letter arrived last week. Andrea needs $700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Medellín.

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Andrea E. Soto
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Medellín
When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700. 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 two young children 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 $700 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $390 • Late fees and court costs: $40 • Utilities in arrears: $80 • First month of rent as a buffer: $190 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Andrea

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($173 in total) the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $338 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Arianna F. Radcliffe 🇬🇧 · $81

    “Thinking of you. Only $81 but hope it helps.”

  • Puja Tamanna Howlader 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Anushka F. Chavan 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Thought of Andrea all day after reading this. - Mysuru”

  • Genesis J. Acosta 🇺🇸 · $200

    “Small amount but sent with love. - Kansas City”

  • Rubén Soto 🇲🇽 · $10
  • Renata D. Contreras 🇺🇸 · $20

    “God bless. Thought of Andrea all day after reading this.”

  • Ilana Bat-El Mizrahi 🇮🇱 · $10
  • Riku Ueda 🇯🇵 · $70

    “Stay strong. Hope the November deadline works out. - Tokyo”

  • Olivia R. Mitchell 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Noor Salma Rashid 🇫🇷 · $25

    “Take care of yourselves. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Paris”

  • Yuni Tika Pratama 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Be well! - Surabaya”

  • Pablo L. Lozano 🇨🇴 · $10

    “Hang in there. - Medellín”

  • Raúl L. Nava 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Blessings. Only $50 but hope it helps. - San Diego”

  • Noel L. Santos 🇵🇭 · $30

    “All the best. Shared with friends too. - Pasig”

  • Todd T. West 🇬🇧 · $48
  • Sayali T. Vora 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Stay strong. Small amount but sent with love. - Dwarka”

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    “My father told me about this one. - Haarlem”

  • Joseph E. Walker 🇦🇺 · $10
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    “From my family to yours. I'm in Sherbrooke, thinking of you.”

  • Mila Ingrid De Vries 🇳🇱 · $5

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  • Mateo T. Morris

    Good luck, Andrea. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

    • Mai Vy TongQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Andrea

      • Andrea E. SotoOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (5 months) is the big one at $390, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

    • Musyoka Opio Tembo

      thinking of you and your family, Andrea. Hope this works out for you.

      • Lahiru Nimal RanasingheID verified

        Hope things get better soon, Andrea. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Love from Bogotá.

        • Deniz Tarık BayramPhoto verified

          Hope it all works out, Andrea. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Medellín.

          • Nathaniel Benjamin OwusuID verified

            sending good thoughts, Andrea. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!

            • Shireen D. Mahlangu

              Sending love, Andrea. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Mapo

              • Seul-gi So-yeon Moon

                Praying for you, Andrea. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                • Hudson C. Armstrong

                  good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

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