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Keep a roof over Gabriella's head in Tampa

After a divorce, Gabriella is 4 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

🇺🇸 Florida, United States2,585 views
Gabriella Hoffman
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Tampa
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 $4,000 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $570 • Late fees and court costs: $290 • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,140 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-06-17
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Gabriella

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($844 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $513 raised so far (13%). the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Vishnu M. Iyengar 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gaya”

  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $100

    “Hope it all works out. From Paarl with love. - Paarl”

  • Reza Lubis 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Kunle Seyi Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $75
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $75
  • Deborah L. Murphy 🇺🇸 · $66.50
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $50
  • Sumaiya Sarker 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Vitaly Alexander Davydov 🇷🇺 · $50

    “Happy to help. Shared with friends too. - Yekaterinburg”

  • Faisal Faisal Ibrahim 🇦🇺 · $50
  • Suresh J. Somayajula 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Varsha N. Srinivasan 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thought of Gabriella all day after reading this. - Varanasi”

  • Rose J. Bautista 🇵🇭 · $31
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Carter J. Davis 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Adewale Bello Bello 🇳🇬 · $25

    “God bless. Hope the May deadline works out. - Ikeja”

  • Mousumi Farhana Hasan 🇧🇩 · $25
  • Tadesse Daniel Abate 🇪🇹 · $20
  • Maurício Gabriel Santos 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Sending love. Only $20 but hope it helps. - São Paulo”

Reviews

1.5(2 reviews)

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  • Luís Carlos Vieira🇧🇷Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Vandana T. Patel🇮🇳Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Peter Salim OchiengPhoto verified

    Rooting for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • Lavanya F. Das

      Stay strong, Gabriella. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Hayato Yuki Nakamura

        Thinking of you, Gabriella. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update

        • Tiago Leandro Duarte

          This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Tampa!

          • Vasile Alexandru CiobanuPhoto verified

            Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Tampa.

            • Zvi Ran Dayan

              Take care, Gabriella. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Tampa.

              • Carlos W. Macías

                Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Tampa

                • Miles H. Willis

                  Hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Belfast!

                  • Efua Ama Baah

                    Sending good thoughts, Gabriella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Cologne but we're thinking of you. All the best.

                    • Lucky Lanre Nnamdi

                      Sending love, Gabriella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

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