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Keep a roof over Jabu's head in Gqeberha

A car accident left Jabu short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

🇿🇦 South Africa574 views
Jabu B. Van Wyk
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Gqeberha
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 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 $1,050 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $720 • Late fees and court costs: $60 • Utilities in arrears: $60 • First month of rent as a buffer: $210 I hope life is good to you. - Jabu
due date
2026-10-29
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jabu

  1. Update from Gqeberha: I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 13% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Teguh Ilham Putra 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Bello Okonkwo 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Kimberly Parks 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Blessings. Hope the November deadline works out. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

  • Ganesh E. Vora 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Alexandra C. Bradley 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Talha Farooqi 🇵🇰 · $38
  • Ayaan D. Gill 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Lalita Kanokwan Nakpong 🇹🇭 · $218
  • Víctor B. Orozco 🇪🇸 · $15

    “From my family to yours. Hope you get the rest soon. - Granada”

  • Blessing Ngozika Anyanwu 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Álvaro B. Cortés 🇨🇴 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Karthik G. Vaidyanathan 🇮🇳 · $100

Reviews

3.8(5 reviews)

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  • Fatima Yasmin Amin🇪🇬Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Maria Aline Leite🇧🇷Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Guadalupe A. Carrillo🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Anitha N. Iyengar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • John Paul N. Dizon🇵🇭Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Mahin Karim

    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Tacoma

    • Asher Mejia

      best of luck. This could happen to any of us. I hope November is when things finally get easier

      • Toàn Quang Lieu

        Rooting for you, Jabu. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out!

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