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Sophia received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After a cut in working hours, Sophia is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States1,427 views
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, we must leave.
I've 3 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,900 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,350
• Late fees and court costs: $290
• Utilities in arrears: $185
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,075
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-03-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Sophia
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,033 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $913 raised so far (23%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Mateo T. Rangel 🇪🇸 · $30
- Maryam Samina Chaudhry 🇵🇰 · $10
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
“Hope this helps. Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Bakersfield”
- Jorge D. Valdez 🇦🇷 · $50
- Dennis S. Sullivan 🇬🇧 · $50
- Rose K. Mendoza 🇵🇭 · $20
- Karanja Opio Macharia 🇰🇪 · $25
- Bennett Sandoval 🇺🇸 · $77
“Keep your head up. Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Tampa”
- Ashok C. Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 · $75
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
- Eugene R. Dunn 🇺🇸 · $15
- Kiara P. Nanda 🇮🇳 · $5
- Isaree Suwannarat 🇹🇭 · $33
- Araceli L. Ibarra 🇲🇽 · $75
- Dineo Buthelezi 🇿🇦 · $5
- Alice Milani 🇮🇹 · $250
- Douglas M. Singh 🇺🇸 · $500
- Tejal L. Parmar 🇮🇳 · $50
“Thinking of you. Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Hubballi”
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Wishing you peace, Sophia. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Los Angeles!
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Aurora this morning. Take care
Take care, Sophia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Sending good thoughts, Sophia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings
praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from San Sebastián.
good luck, Sophia. This could happen to any of us. Love from Shreveport.
take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.