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Keep a roof over Mariana's head in Portland
After a divorce, Mariana is 5 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,250.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 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 $3,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,950
• Late fees and court costs: $250
• Utilities in arrears: $370
• First month of rent as a buffer: $680
Thank you for reading my story.
- Mariana
- due date
- 2026-10-31
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Mariana
9% there. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($887). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $130 raised so far (4%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Thought of Mariana all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”
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“Thinking of you. Hope the December deadline works out. - Duque de Caxias”
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“Wishing you the best. Thought of Mariana all day after reading this. - Saket”
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Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Portland.
good luck, Mariana. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Portland
praying for you, Mariana. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Móstoles donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Take care, Mariana. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.
Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan