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Keep a roof over Araceli's head in Bogotá

The closure of the factory left Araceli short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

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Carmen E. Rivera
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Bogotá
When my hours were cut in half in July, Araceli fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,100. 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. Araceli has started working extra hours at a market stall, 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 $1,100 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $760 • Late fees and court costs: $30 • Utilities in arrears: $60 • First month of rent as a buffer: $250 Glad we found this place. - Carmen
due date
2026-09-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Carmen

  1. Update from Bogotá: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 99% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Bogotá: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $207 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Prabha Chamari Silva

    Wishing you peace, Carmen. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Dwarka

    • Faith H. MyersAddress verified

      Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best

      • Victor Kevin Musyoka

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Depok

        • Laura T. Lozano

          Wishing you the best, Carmen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Kochi but we're thinking of you. God bless.

          • Favour Chidinma Ajayi

            sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family

            • Prince Boateng

              keep going, Carmen. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Paris

              • Josefina K. RamirezPhoto verified

                Good luck. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

                • Roman S. Schmidt

                  I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

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