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Keep a roof over Francisco's head in Bogotá

The closure of the factory left Francisco short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

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Francisco B. Valdez
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Bogotá
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $950 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $50 • Rent arrears (2 months): $830 • Utilities in arrears: $70 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-08-31
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Francisco

  1. Update from Bogotá: the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($360 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $290 raised so far (31%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Noemi Carla Pellegrini 🇮🇹 · $10

    “From my family to yours. - Lecce”

  • Valentina G. Lamb 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Happy to help. Thought of Francisco all day after reading this. - Birmingham”

  • Khoa Hoàng Ta 🇻🇳 · $10
  • Ugo De Rosa 🇮🇹 · $20

    “Hope the August deadline works out. - Palermo”

  • Sharon K. Pierce 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Francisco all day after reading this.”

  • Paloma L. Mendoza 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Wishing you the best. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Macon”

  • Elias M. Gregory 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Defne Şen 🇹🇷 · $10
  • Amal Zaki 🇪🇬 · $20
  • Rakib Kamrul Kabir 🇧🇩 · $20
  • Sachin H. Pandya 🇮🇳 · $54
  • Alberto Aarón Soto 🇨🇴 · $10
  • Luciana Letícia Cunha 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Francisco all day after reading this.”

  • Hridoy Masud Roy 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Letícia Fabiana Oliveira 🇧🇷 · $250
  • Amal Aisha Shaker 🇪🇬 · $30
  • Rachel S. Jones 🇿🇦 · $10

    “Hope this helps. I'm in Mthatha, thinking of you.”

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  • Trinh Ho

    Thinking of you and your family, Francisco. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

    • Ochieng Okello Swai

      Hang in there. Shared this with my family. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless!

      • Omkar F. Sawant

        shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Birmingham.

        $569 raised of $950

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