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Keep a roof over Hugo's head in San Antonio

After the loss of a second income, Hugo is 2 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Hugo D. Contreras
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San Antonio
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,550 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,200 • Late fees and court costs: $280 • Utilities in arrears: $290 • First month of rent as a buffer: $780 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2025-11-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Hugo

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,308 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 56% funded and I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  3. Quick update: $942 raised so far (27%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Kaylee P. Bishop 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Cristian N. Vega 🇺🇸 · $10
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  • Kunal H. Maurya 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Deborah E. Juarez 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Stanislav Egorov 🇷🇺 · $100

    “Get well soon. Thought of Hugo all day after reading this. - Saint Petersburg”

  • Esteban F. Ochoa 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Best of luck. Thought of Hugo all day after reading this. - San Diego”

  • Birtukan Aster Alemu 🇪🇹 · $10

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Hugo all day after reading this. - Jimma”

  • Lea Nadine Sommer 🇩🇪 · $50
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  • Long Bình Doan 🇻🇳 · $5
  • Meenakshi P. Raju 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Miguel Otávio Cunha 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Maringá”

  • Mubashir Zeeshan Syed 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Julián N. Vásquez 🇪🇸 · $45.50
  • Khalid Talha Lashari 🇵🇰 · $74
  • Diana Bogdana Yakovlev 🇺🇦 · $75

    “All the best. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Odesa”

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  • Benjamin Wade

    sending love. Shared this with my family. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Volodymyr Tkachuk

      sending love, Hugo. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

      • Terry A. Zimmerman

        Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Sara Lina Maalouf

          Take care, Hugo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of San Antonio.

          $4,557 raised of $3,550

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