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Keep a roof over Gabriel's head in Detroit

The closure of the factory left Gabriel short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Karina M. Delgado
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Detroit
When the packaging plant closed in August, Gabriel fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,750. 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 a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Gabriel has started working evenings as a cleaner, 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 $2,750 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $145 • Utilities in arrears: $200 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,405 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-10-31
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Karina

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,414 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Detroit: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Óscar A. Gutiérrez 🇲🇽 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $25
  • Ronaldo Carvalho 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Hope the October deadline works out. - Caxias do Sul”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $5
  • Ezra C. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Salvador L. Fernández 🇲🇽 · $10
  • Beatrice Efua Tawiah 🇬🇭 · $25

    “Praying for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Tamale”

  • Ariana Torres 🇺🇸 · $7

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

  • Axel F. Howell 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇳🇱 · $250

    “Wishing you the best. My father told me about this one. - The Hague”

  • Uche Henry Chukwu 🇳🇬 · $15
  • Sombat Boonmee Ngamsuk 🇹🇭 · $10
  • Héctor J. Salazar 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hang in there. Thought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - San Francisco”

  • Rubina Nasrin Sarker 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Antonio K. Hernández 🇨🇴 · $11

    “Hang in there. My cousin told me about this one. - Envigado”

  • Beatrix Mahlangu 🇿🇦 · $50

    “Wishing you the best - East London”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $98
  • Rafael H. Pacheco 🇦🇷 · $75

    “Wishing you the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Mar del Plata”

  • Rina Lamia Begum 🇬🇧 · $5
  • Esteban W. Serrano 🇺🇸 · $5

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  • Thành Sơn NgoPhoto verified

    Sending love, Karina. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

    • Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Howrah so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Karina. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

        • Tiago Luiz AmaralPhoto verified

          sending strength, Karina. Hope you get there. All the best.

          • I hope things turn around soon. Love from Ankara.

            • Thanks for sharing this, Karina. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Embakasi donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

              • Sending love, Karina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 23 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

                • Best of luck, Karina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

                  • Sending good thoughts, Karina. Hope you get there. Love from Fort Worth.

                    • You're not alone, Karina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Essen

                      • Hope things get better soon, Karina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

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