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Keep a roof over Maria's head in San Jose

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Maria needs $2,950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in San Jose.

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Maria D. Santiago
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San Jose
When my hours were cut in half in January, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,950. 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 three school-aged 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $2,950 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,700 • Late fees and court costs: $240 • Utilities in arrears: $210 • First month of rent as a buffer: $800 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-03-23
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Maria

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,313 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 59% thanks to 43 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($717 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Take care of yourselves. My cousin told me about this one. - Kisumu”

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    “Every little bit. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Thiruvananthapuram”

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    “Blessings. My mother told me about this one. - Seattle”

  • Fernando Joaquim Tavares 🇧🇷 · $100

    “All the best. From Belém with love. - Belém”

  • Bruno Antonio Coppola 🇮🇹 · $100

    “Thought of Maria all day after reading this. - Latina”

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  • Phong Hải Lieu 🇻🇳 · $53.50

    “Happy to help. Only $54 but hope it helps. - Cầu Giấy”

  • Shuvo Rahim Begum 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the March deadline works out. - Chennai”

  • Pavel Karim Das 🇧🇩 · $50
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    “Rooting for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Dortmund”

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  • Elena Serena Galli

    thinking of you and your family, Maria. Hope you get there. Greetings from Toulouse

    • Karan K. Mishra

      Best of luck, Maria. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.

      • Adewale Nnamdi LawalID verified

        Thanks for sharing this, Maria. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Ramón F. Díaz

          Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Thinking of San Jose.

          • Nahid Emon Talukder

            Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

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