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Keep a roof over Rocío's head in Vigo

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Rocío needs $2,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Vigo.

🇪🇸 Vigo, Galicia, Spain1,188 views
Rocío T. Romero
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Vigo
When my hours were cut in half in April, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,250. 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 a toddler and a baby 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $2,250 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $1,350 • Late fees and court costs: $230 • Utilities in arrears: $210 • First month of rent as a buffer: $460 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-06-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Rocío

  1. We're at 4% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $80 raised so far (4%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($30). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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RecentTop gifts
  • Yinka Danjuma Oladipo 🇳🇬 · $79

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Rocío all day after reading this. - Lagos”

  • Sachiko Tomoko Yokoyama 🇯🇵 · $10

    “Every little bit. Thought of Rocío all day after reading this.”

  • Satish G. Awasthi 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the July deadline works out. - Vadodara”

  • Fatima Souad Mebarek 🇪🇬 · $10
  • Suresh F. Sethi 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Good luck. Shared with friends too. - Kanpur”

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  • Ravi T. Sandhu

    Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

    • Oanh Kim TrinhQuestion

      how is Rocío doing now?

      • Angela G. Peterson

        Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Vigo.

        • Miguel Ramos

          You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Jacksonville so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Vigo

          • Mwanaisha Akoth Musyoka

            thinking of you. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Vigo

            • Sharon L. Avila

              Sending strength, Rocío. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

              • Jitra Chanida VongsaPhoto verified

                Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Duisburg

                • Esperanza L. Romero

                  Take care, Rocío. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Vigo.

                  • Aishwarya D. Zaveri

                    best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Giza.

                    $169 raised of $2,250

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