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Keep a roof over Marcos's head in Duque de Caxias

A long illness left Marcos short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1,229 views
Marcos Fábio Duarte
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Duque de Caxias
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900. 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $900 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $750 • Late fees and court costs: $80 • Utilities in arrears: $70 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-11-20
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Marcos

  1. Update from Duque de Caxias: we've started the first stage. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 31% thanks to 8 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Daria Marina Gusev 🇺🇦 · $69

    “Happy to help. Thought of Marcos all day after reading this. - Kyiv”

  • Rania Amal Farouk 🇪🇬 · $25

    “Take care of yourselves. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Luxor”

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    “Thought of Marcos all day after reading this. - Cincinnati”

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    “Stay strong. From Düsseldorf with love.”

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    “God bless. Hope the November deadline works out. - Shreveport”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Marcos all day after reading this. - San Antonio”

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    “Keep your head up. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Aberdeen”

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  • Russell C. Tucker

    I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Móstoles!

    • Caleb J. Williams

      Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Duque de Caxias

      • Isabel T. Romero

        Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings

        • Javier F. Galindo

          So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Sukkur.

          • Pablo K. Urbina

            Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 14 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

            • Jocelyn M. Guerrero

              Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Mexicali.

              • Sharon Lane

                Good luck, Marcos. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from București.

                • Scarlett W. Mason

                  wishing you peace, Marcos. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Sandton

                  • Varsha N. Raju

                    Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 30 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

                    • Olivia N. Pienaar

                      good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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