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Keep a roof over Mauricio's head in Guadalajara

The closure of the factory left Mauricio short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

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Mauricio Álvarez
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Guadalajara
When the restaurant closed in November, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100. 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've 4 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,100 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $730 • Late fees and court costs: $75 • Utilities in arrears: $75 • First month of rent as a buffer: $220 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Mauricio
due date
2026-01-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Mauricio

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($217 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($178). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. - Mauricio

  3. Update from Guadalajara: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Alok N. Bhardwaj 🇨🇦 · $50
  • Irene A. López 🇨🇴 · $10

    “Best of luck. Hope the March deadline works out. - Envigado”

  • Asma Khadija Rashid 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Bernd Florian Klein 🇩🇪 · $19
  • Rahim Omar Majumder 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Lucía F. Orozco 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Gizem Songül Yılmaz 🇹🇷 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. Been where you are, it gets better. - Üsküdar”

  • Esteban D. Contreras 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Mariusz Radosław Kwiatkowski 🇵🇱 · $43

    “Good luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Katowice”

  • Reagan N. Wagner 🇳🇿 · $10

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  • Saif Anisur Begum

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Parramatta.

    • Dhanalakshmi K. RajanID verified

      Sending love, Mauricio. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

      • Rachel FergusonID verified

        Thinking of you and your family, Mauricio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care

        • Vidya E. Sastry

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

          • Levi RileyID verified

            reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Aurora

            $327 raised of $1,100

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