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Keep a roof over Esperanza's head in Palmira

A delayed insurance payout left Esperanza short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇨🇴 Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia1,107 views
Esperanza T. Gutiérrez
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Palmira
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 weekend shifts, 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 $800 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $40 • Utilities in arrears: $50 • Rent arrears (5 months): $710 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-11-04
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    “Every little bit. Hope the December deadline works out. - Athens”

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    “Be well. Thought of Esperanza all day after reading this. - Kawasaki”

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3.2(6 reviews)

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Khang Hải Tran

    rooting for you, Esperanza. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

    • Rosa F. Pérez

      Hope you get there. Thinking of Palmira

      • Fitria Siti Tanoto

        Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Greetings from Columbus.

        • Alyssa J. Frazier

          Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

          • Maria B. GarzaAddress verified

            best of luck, Esperanza. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

            • Moin Danish Chaudhry

              Thanks for sharing this, Esperanza. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Palmira.

              • Jayden B. WhitakerPhoto verified

                Thinking of you and your family, Esperanza. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

                • Fabrice Kévin Martinez

                  Thinking of you, Esperanza. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                  • Aurora W. Ryan

                    Thanks for sharing this, Esperanza. Shared it with a few friends. God bless

                    • Lucía D. Solís

                      You're not alone, Esperanza. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

                      • Ramesh Ashok Thapa

                        Hope things get better soon, Esperanza. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better

                        • Joaquín S. GómezID verified

                          Hope things get better soon, Esperanza. Shared this with my family. All the best

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