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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Gabriela's family in São Paulo
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Gabriela needs $300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in São Paulo.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil1,448 views
When the textile factory closed in August, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $300.
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've 3 children 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 $300 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $155
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• Late fees and court costs: $90
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-11-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Gabriela
Update from São Paulo: I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Wyatt Parker 🇺🇸 · $10
“Rooting for you. Thought of Gabriela all day after reading this. - Bakersfield”
- Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $10
“Hope it all works out. From Durban with love. - Durban”
- Pankaj G. Chauhan 🇮🇳 · $5
- Nyambura Auma Mukasa 🇰🇪 · $50
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Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Lalitpur.
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of São Paulo.
Hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Colombo but we're thinking of you.