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Keep a roof over João's head in Santos

After a divorce, João is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇧🇷 11019-924, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil1,616 views
João Wagner Figueiredo
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Santos
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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 $1,500 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,100 • Late fees and court costs: $80 • Utilities in arrears: $70 • First month of rent as a buffer: $250 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-08-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from João

  1. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($371). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($281 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of João all day after reading this. - Bandung”

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    “Happy to help. Hope you get the rest soon. - The Hague”

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    “Only $675 but hope it helps.”

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    “Stay strong. My sister told me about this one. - Negombo”

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    “Thought of João all day after reading this. - Cairo”

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    “Hope this helps. My colleague told me about this one. - Kampala”

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    “Blessings. I'm in Atlanta, thinking of you.”

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  • Yasir Anwar Mebarek

    Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together!

    • Soledad D. Ramos

      Stay strong, João. Hope this works out for you. After 27 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Océane Nathalie Renaud

        praying for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings.

        • William L. Price

          praying for you, João. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!

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