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Keep a roof over Gerardo's head in San Jose
A cut in working hours left Gerardo short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
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When the textile factory closed in December, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave.
I have two young children 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $1,150 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $290
• Late fees and court costs: $250
• First month of rent as a buffer: $610
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- due date
- 2026-04-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Gerardo
Small update. $374 so far, we've started the first stage. - Gerardo
Quick update: $94 raised so far (8%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
You're not alone, Gerardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.
you're not alone, Gerardo. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Abuja.
wishing you the best, Gerardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
shared this with my family. Don't give up. Thinking of San Jose