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Keep a roof over Gareth's head in George

After the closure of the factory, Gareth is 5 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇿🇦 George, Western Cape, South Africa2,088 views
Gareth N. Khumalo
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George
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave. I have two young 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 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. Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent. Where the $600 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $130 • Rent arrears (5 months): $410 • Utilities in arrears: $60 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2025-03-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Gareth

  1. Quick update: $640 raised so far (107%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from George: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 92% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 72% now ($429). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Zanele F. Buthelezi 🇿🇦 · $10

    “Keep your head up - Paarl”

  • Ani Winda Winata 🇮🇩 · $39
  • Ochieng Collins Bakari 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Hope the March deadline works out. - Albany”

  • Giovanna Giulia Gatti 🇮🇹 · $20

    “Good luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Latina”

  • Benjamin A. Hill 🇨🇦 · $14
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  • Eiji Ono 🇯🇵 · $50
  • Christian Fabian Graf 🇩🇪 · $20
  • Vichai Mongkol Tangsiri 🇹🇭 · $10
  • Natalia K. Lozano 🇺🇸 · $37
  • Nneka Bola Gbadamosi 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Benin City”

  • Yolanda H. Ávila 🇲🇽 · $30

    “Keep your head up. From Guadalupe with love.”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Sunil J. Awasthi 🇺🇸 · $19
  • Imran Farhan Mughal 🇵🇰 · $5

    “Thought of Gareth all day after reading this. - Lahore”

  • Pooja N. Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 · $5

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  • Tiago Roberto Prado

    hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of George.

    • Eduardo Flávio Freitas

      Take care, Gareth. Hope you get there.

      • Silvia B. Castro

        Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. After 17 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

        • Eliana ThomasQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Gareth

          • Luis Anton BauerID verified

            hang in there, Gareth. Looking forward to the next update

            • Theo Theo Wagner

              Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Gulu donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

              • Rasha Yasmin Radwan

                keep going, Gareth. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                • Farhan Mubashir Javed

                  shared it with a few friends. Love from Shubra

                  $975 raised of $600

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