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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Mariana's family in Cali

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Mariana needs $1,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Cali.

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Mariana W. Quiroga
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Cali
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,100 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $860 • First month of rent as a buffer: $200 • Late fees and court costs: $40 With deep gratitude, Mariana
due date
2026-06-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Mariana

  1. Update from Cali: we've started the first stage. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Cali: the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($155 in total) the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Keep your head up. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Colombo”

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Mariana all day after reading this. - Austin”

  • Danica W. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $20
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  • Vihaan R. Chauhan 🇺🇸 · $56

    “Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Columbia”

  • Brian Mollel 🇰🇪 · $100

    “Thought of Mariana all day after reading this. - Mombasa”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Mariana all day after reading this. - Kingston”

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  • Joshua E. ValdezID verified

    keep going, Mariana. This could happen to any of us.

    • Neha C. Singh

      Stay strong, Mariana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. God bless.

      • Manisha T. Tripathi

        Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Cairns.

        • Joaquín LaraID verified

          Take care, Mariana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • Aravind E. KrishnanID verified

            Thinking of you, Mariana. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Rockford

            $800.50 raised of $1,100

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