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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Citlali's family in Brooklyn

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Citlali needs $2,700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Brooklyn.

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Citlali J. Macías
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Brooklyn
When my hours were cut in half in June, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,700. 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 a toddler and a baby 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 $2,700 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,300 • Utilities in arrears: $220 • Late fees and court costs: $180 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Citlali
due date
2026-09-09
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Citlali

  1. Small update. $1,068 so far, the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($678). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

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    “You got this. My colleague told me about this one. - Shubra”

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  • Harumi Sakura Takada 🇯🇵 · $71

    “Every little bit. Thought of Citlali all day after reading this. - Osaka”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the September deadline works out. - Denpasar”

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    “Thought of Citlali all day after reading this. - Wudil”

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    “Get well soon. Saw your post and had to give. - Boston”

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    “Hope the September deadline works out. - Alicante”

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  • Colm MacDermott

    Sending love, Citlali. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

    • Filip Andrzej Górski

      Take care, Citlali. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings

      • Byaruhanga Mussa Githinji

        Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

        • Kevin G. Houston

          good luck. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Quetta.

          • Prakash E. Venkatesh

            Thinking of you, Citlali. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Brooklyn.

            • Amna Kiran AhmedID verified

              Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

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