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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Natalia's family in Salem

A cut in working hours left Natalia short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Salem, Oregon, United States2,479 views
Natalia P. Salazar
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Salem
When the construction firm closed in July, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $3,500 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (5 months): $2,150 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $280 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $145 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $925 Thanks for reading all this. - Natalia
due date
2026-10-14
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Salem

    • Hope this works out for you. Love from Agra.

      • Best of luck, Natalia. This could happen to any of us.

        • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Salem!

          • Thank you. If you're in Salem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

        • Stay strong, Natalia. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

          • Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Salem.

            • Sending good thoughts, Natalia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Mansoura so I could bring a meal. God bless

              • So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

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