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Help Tshepo keep his home - 5 months behind on rent

A delayed insurance payout left Tshepo short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

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Nomsa L. Smith
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Pretoria
When the warehouse closed in July, Tshepo fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $750. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave. There are 1 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Tshepo has started working night deliveries, 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 $750 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $140 • Utilities in arrears: $30 • Rent arrears (5 months): $580 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-09-19
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Nomsa

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($376 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 33% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $75 so far, the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

  • Carol T. Stanton 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Jocelyn L. Agustin 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Dennis G. Stewart 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Emilia L. Whitaker 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Maximilian Noah Huber 🇩🇪 · $50
  • Brandon J. Estrada 🇺🇸 · $11

    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Toledo”

  • Ngân Tuyết Ngo 🇻🇳 · $10

    “Blessings. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Hanoi”

  • Ai Xiu Feng 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Thought of Tshepo all day after reading this. - San Jose”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇭 · $25

    “Wishing you the best. My colleague told me about this one. - Bangkok”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $50
  • Bukola Chioma Mba 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Sasithorn Siriporn Yodrak 🇹🇭 · $25
  • Douglas S. Turner 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hope the September deadline works out. - Reading”

  • Wilfredo A. Manalo 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Fernando E. Aguilar 🇪🇸 · $20

Reviews

3.4(7 reviews)

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  • Sebastião Leonardo Melo🇧🇷Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Tshepo?

    • thinking of you, Nomsa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Bianca MateiQuestionPhoto verified

        how is Tshepo doing now?

        • looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Noida this morning.

          • Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. God bless.

            • wishing you peace, Nomsa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

              • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Bacoor.

                • Wishing you peace, Nomsa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Pasig but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

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