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Keep a roof over Josefina's head in Makati
After the loss of a second income, Josefina is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines1,035 views
When my hours were cut in half in January, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $350.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave.
I've 1 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 $350 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• Rent arrears (2 months): $270
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-04-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Josefina
Good news. Because of your gifts ($197 in total) the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Jagadish Naidu 🇮🇳 · $20
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $25
“Saw your post and had to give. - Munich”
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- Adhiambo Mary Waweru 🇰🇪 · $20.50
“Thought of Josefina all day after reading this.”
- Anonymous 🇵🇱 · $100
“Thinking of you. My mother told me about this one. - Warsaw”
- Luca H. Romero 🇺🇸 · $14
- Yaa Naana Acheampong 🇬🇭 · $42
“Take care of yourselves! - Obuasi”
- Owen T. Vance 🇺🇸 · $20
“You got this! - Rochester”
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Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Ibadan donated after I showed her your page.