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Keep a roof over Goro's head in Kitakyushu

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Goro needs $3,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kitakyushu.

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Goro Atsushi Uchida
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Kitakyushu
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,250. 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've 4 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,250 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $115 • First month of rent as a buffer: $770 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,365 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Goro
due date
2026-11-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Goro

  1. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($1,254). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,064 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Kitakyushu: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Min-ji Yoon-ah Bae

    Thinking of you, Goro. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • Santiago T. Scott

      Keep going, Goro. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Sheffield.

      • Quang DaoPhoto verified

        sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. All the best

        • Juan M. Quintero

          rooting for you, Goro. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Entebbe.

          • Colton H. Fields

            Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Brescia so I could bring a meal.

            • Henry Romero

              Hang in there, Goro. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Bandung.

              • Thomas W. McBride

                thanks for sharing this, Goro. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.

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