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Keep a roof over Pilar's head in Los Angeles

A sudden layoff left Pilar short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,845 views
Pilar B. Vega
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Los Angeles
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,650. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 weekend shifts, 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 $3,650 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,350 • Late fees and court costs: $290 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $730 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-09-27
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Pilar

  1. We're at 18% thanks to 23 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $530 raised so far (15%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Pilar

  3. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($323). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Pilar all day after reading this. - Bogotá”

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    “You got this. I'm in Pretoria, thinking of you. - Pretoria”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Pilar all day after reading this. - Hamilton”

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    “Get well soon. Been where you are, it gets better. - Palmira”

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Reviews

3.6(7 reviews)

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    Exactly what I needed

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  • Fernando A. Cruz

    Rooting for you, Pilar. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

    • Ali Mohammed Khalil

      Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up

      • Rasha Samira Hussein

        hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Athumani Mwangi Musyoka

          best of luck, Pilar. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Los Angeles.

          • Levi Pearson

            Keep going, Pilar. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Jacksonville so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Los Angeles!

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