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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Rubén's family in Raleigh

After a divorce, Rubén is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Miguel T. Campos
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Raleigh
Following a long illness in the family, Rubén fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,700. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Rubén has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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 $3,700 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $210 • First month of rent as a buffer: $740 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,750 Thank you for reading my story. - Miguel
due date
2026-03-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Miguel

  1. 72% there. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,627 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Raleigh: I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Gustavo K. Campos 🇦🇷 · $10

    “Thought of Rubén all day after reading this. - La Plata”

  • Nghĩa Duy Ly 🇻🇳 · $20

    “All the best. Hope the April deadline works out. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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    “Wish I could do more. My cousin told me about this one. - Lowell”

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    “All the best. My brother told me about this one. - Tema”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Rubén all day after reading this. - Athens”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Adama”

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  • Olumide Lucky Uba

    Stay strong, Miguel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

    • Josiane Josiane Giraud

      take care, Miguel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

      • Zoe M. Morrison

        So sorry you're going through this, Miguel. Hope this works out for you. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

        • Michael Johnston

          Hang in there, Miguel. Hope you get there. Love from Rosario.

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