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Keep a roof over Sofía's head in Dallas

The closure of the factory left Sofía short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Sofía B. Pacheco
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Dallas
When the packaging plant closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,950. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 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 $2,950 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $680 • Utilities in arrears: $210 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,060 I hope life is good to you. - Sofía
due date
2026-10-26
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Sofía

  1. Quick update: $358 raised so far (12%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 29% there. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Thank you.

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  • Modupe Yetunde Daramola

    Sending good thoughts, Sofía. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Half-Way Tree but we're thinking of you. Love from Half-Way Tree.

    • Gerard BrownPhoto verified

      Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Maurício Mateus Paiva

        Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Dallas.

        • Avery B. Callahan

          praying for you, Sofía. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Fresno but we're thinking of you. Take care.

          • Cecilia E. BautistaID verified

            Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

            • Kinsley E. CraigID verified

              Sending strength, Sofía. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

              • Sandeep P. Seth

                Stay strong, Sofía. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Cincinnati so I could bring a meal.

                • Gül Seda AydoğanPhoto verified

                  Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 18 people at work.

                  • Leonardo L. Orozco

                    So sorry you're going through this, Sofía. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

                    • Ruslan Viktor Savchenko

                      Good luck, Sofía. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Love from Columbus.

                      • Howard Gutierrez

                        thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

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