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Keep a roof over Robert's head in San Jose

After a long illness, Robert is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Robert Sanchez
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San Jose
When the call centre closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I've 1 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 $3,000 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,500 • Late fees and court costs: $195 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,025 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-12-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Robert

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 55% funded and I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($354 in total) I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $261 so far, the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

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  • Luiz Marcos Bastos 🇧🇷 · $50
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  • Karolina Zuzanna Grabowski 🇵🇱 · $100
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  • Sung-min Jun-seo Woo 🇰🇷 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Robert all day after reading this. - Seoul”

  • Anucha Apichart Chaiyasit 🇹🇭 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Phuket”

  • Simone Conti 🇮🇹 · $22

    “Be well. Small amount but sent with love. - Catania”

  • Anitha A. Sastry 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Robert all day after reading this. - Dwarka”

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    “Sending love. Been where you're, it gets better. - Ibadan”

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    “Happy to help. Please keep us posted. - George”

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Reviews

3.7(3 reviews)

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  • Piet Bram Van den Heuvel🇳🇱Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Araceli R. Espinoza🇨🇴Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Veronika Inna Hrytsenko🇷🇺Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Gustavo N. Ortiz

    Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of San Jose.

    • Kunle Daniel Falana

      Hope it all works out, Robert. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Denpasar.

      • Rita Rossi

        thinking of you, Robert. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

        • Eka Gita Susanto

          rooting for you, Robert. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

          • Elijah N. Knight

            Sending love, Robert. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Bucaramanga.

            • Isaac D. Espinoza

              good luck, Robert. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Giza.

              • Utami Kirana Siahaan

                Sending love, Robert. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of San Jose.

                • Lucas R. BarrettID verified

                  Praying for you, Robert. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of San Jose

                  • Aria P. Ferguson

                    Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Cairo this morning. Love from Cairo.

                    • Dian Dewi Lubis

                      sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Denpasar this morning. God bless.

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