Keep a roof over Valentina's head in Guarulhos

After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, Valentina fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $350. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Valentina has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $350 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $80 • Utilities in arrears: $45 • First month of rent as a buffer: $225 Glad we found this place. - Pedro