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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Alberto's family in Mesa

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

🇺🇸 Mesa, Arizona, United States5,707 views
Alberto N. Ibarra
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Mesa
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $5,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave. I have two young 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 weekend shifts, 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 $5,200 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,800 • Late fees and court costs: $175 • Utilities in arrears: $240 • First month of rent as a buffer: $985 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-08-26
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Alberto

  1. We're at 57% thanks to 84 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($2,049). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

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    “You got this. Gave what I could this week. - Daegu”

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

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Alberto all day after reading this. - Nashik”

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  • Ashok Chaudhary

    Take care, Alberto. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in New Delhi but we're thinking of you. Blessings

    • Moumita Joya Begum

      Best of luck, Alberto. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Adama this morning. Take care.

      • Victoria Comfort Adjei

        Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

        • Ismael M. Aquino

          Hang in there, Alberto. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Mesa.

          • Carter S. Hill

            So sorry you're going through this, Alberto. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Munich donated after I showed her your page.

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