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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Gabriel's family in Móstoles

A cut in working hours left Gabriel short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Gabriel G. Castillo
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Móstoles
After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $2,500 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,650 • Late fees and court costs: $105 • Utilities in arrears: $220 • First month of rent as a buffer: $525 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Gabriel

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($438 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”

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    “Hope things get better. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Gaya”

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    “Thought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - Kingston”

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    “You got this. Hope the November deadline works out. - Kilkenny”

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  • Onyango Githinji KaranjaID verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Gabriel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

    • Waseem Salman Yousafzai

      Rooting for you, Gabriel. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

      • Francisco Guzmán

        Hope things get better soon, Gabriel. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

        • Flávio CastroPhoto verified

          Thinking of you and your family, Gabriel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!

          • Donna Clarke

            Stay strong, Gabriel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Istanbul.

            • Maliha Runa Barua

              Hope things get better soon, Gabriel. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Victoria.

              • Ángel M. Campos

                Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Freiburg.

                • Sathi Tamanna Sen

                  Hope you get there. After 16 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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