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Better Support for Raquel

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An eviction notice put Raquel at risk of losing her home. With little time to respond, she faced the uncertainty of where she would live next and how she would manage the move.

We believe no senior should have to navigate a housing crisis without someone willing to stand beside them.

Maggie M., Seniors Advocate

24-hour court-ordered eviction notice

Advocacy In Action

Better Care

Team Members

1 Advocate

Service Hours

2 weeks: 19 hours

Location

At Home - Broward County, FL

Raquel's name, identifying details, and images have been shared with permission or are representative of the circumstances described.

The Distress

After losing both of her jobs, Raquel struggled to keep up with the rent. As the unpaid balance grew, she and her husband faced the possibility of losing their home. On September 11, that fear became a reality when she received a court-ordered eviction notice giving them just two weeks to leave.

With no immediate place to go and little time to make arrangements, the couple faced the frightening possibility of becoming homeless.

How We Helped

After Raquel received a court-ordered eviction notice on September 11, our Advocate immediately arranged a same-day appointment with Legal Aid. Unfortunately, within 30 minutes of leaving the office, Raquel received a call informing her that the attorney would not take her case and that she had to vacate her home.

With time running out, our Advocate, who is not an attorney, helped prepare a motion requesting a 14-day extension to allow Raquel time to secure stable housing. The judge denied the request, citing six months of unpaid rent. We immediately shifted our efforts toward finding emergency moving assistance and a new place for Raquel to live.

The Results

Although we could not stop the eviction, we helped prevent a temporary housing crisis from becoming prolonged homelessness.

Within one week, our advocacy efforts, in partnership with Broward Taskforce, helped secure an affordable room rental for Raquel and her husband. Our Advocate negotiated a reasonable monthly rate and addressed the landlord's concerns about their recent eviction and outstanding balance.

By encouraging the landlord to consider the couple's circumstances and commitment to making future payments, we helped turn an unlikely opportunity into a fresh start.

Raquel's Status

Raquel and her husband are now settling into their new surroundings after spending five nights in a hotel and one night with a friend.

Raquel is actively seeking employment, working toward financial independence, and reclaiming control of her future. With the immediate crisis behind her, she can now focus on rebuilding her confidence, restoring her independence, and moving forward with dignity and renewed hope.