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Keep a roof over Josefina's head in Los Angeles

A cut in working hours left Josefina short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,360 views
Josefina N. Legaspi
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Los Angeles
When my hours were cut in half in November, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment 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 February, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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: • Rent arrears (5 months): $3,000 • Late fees and court costs: $210 • Utilities in arrears: $110 • First month of rent as a buffer: $680 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Josefina
due date
2026-02-23
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Josefina

  1. Small update. $1,268 so far, the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($607). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Guadalupe so I could bring a meal. God bless.

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