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Keep a roof over Mercedes's head in San Jose

After a delayed insurance payout, Mercedes is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Mercedes P. Mendoza
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San Jose
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 $3,150 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $125 • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,500 • First month of rent as a buffer: $525 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2025-08-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Mercedes

  1. 55% there. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Thank you.

  2. Small update. $768 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Rooting for you. My brother told me about this one. - Ludhiana”

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    “Thought of Mercedes all day after reading this. - Berlin”

  • Maja Magdalena Jankowski 🇵🇱 · $100

    “Hang in there. From Gdańsk with love.”

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    “Hang in there. I'm in Winnipeg, thinking of you.”

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  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $57

    “Be well. Hope the July deadline works out. - Pasig”

  • Brenda Marshall 🇺🇸 · $52
  • Anaïs Amélie Martinez 🇫🇷 · $51

    “Blessings. Hope you get the rest soon. - Saint-Étienne”

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  • Pranav M. Thakur🇺🇸Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Lilian Aisha Lyimo🇰🇪Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Sergio Valerio Ferrara🇮🇹Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Aaron P. FlemingAddress verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Mercedes. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Gliwice.

    • Justine RollandPhoto verified

      keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted.

      • Silas B. Griffin

        Sending good thoughts, Mercedes. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

        • Hitesh C. Desai

          Thanks for sharing this, Mercedes. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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