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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Josefa's family in Cali
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Josefa needs $350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Cali.
🇨🇴 Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia1,498 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $350.
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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $350 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $190
• Late fees and court costs: $95
• Utilities in arrears: $65
Thank you for reading my story.
- Josefa
- due date
- 2024-08-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Josefa
Update from Cali: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“Get well soon. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Thủ Đức”
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“Hope things get better. I'm in Mississauga, thinking of you.”
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Take care, Josefa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Stay strong. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
Hang in there, Josefa. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together
keep going, Josefa. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Kanpur.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Josefa?
Thank you. If you're in Cali I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Valle del Cauca. I'll ask around and let you know.
Thinking of you and your family, Josefa. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Cali
Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Gwagwalada.
Thanks for sharing this, Josefa. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.
So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Cali.