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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Emiliano's family in Bogotá
The loss of a second income left Emiliano short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇨🇴 Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia1,080 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800.
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 teenager still in school 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 night deliveries, 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 $800 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $450
• Late fees and court costs: $65
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $235
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2025-09-01
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Emiliano
Quick update: $130 raised so far (16%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($20). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
- Zelalem Bereket Hailemariam 🇪🇹 · $50
“Keep your head up. Hope the September deadline works out. - Adama”
- Sadie T. Payne 🇨🇦 · $25
- Anonymous 🇳🇵 · $25
- Zara Anum Abbasi 🇵🇰 · $20
- Kasun Wasantha Zoysa 🇱🇰 · $15
- Hà Thủy Luong 🇻🇳 · $10
- Bharath K. Nadar 🇮🇳 · $10
- Quinn K. Dean 🇺🇸 · $5
- Rashid Saad Kakar 🇵🇰 · $5
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Thanks for sharing this, Emiliano. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Campinas.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Toledo donated after I showed her your page.
Wishing you the best, Emiliano. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 20 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Mumbai
Sending strength, Emiliano. Looking forward to the next update
Sending strength. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 18 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Tema!