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Keep a roof over Manuel's head in Davao City

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Manuel needs $500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Davao City.

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Manuel P. Mabini
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Davao City
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500. 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 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 night deliveries, 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 $500 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $45 • Rent arrears (3 months): $350 • First month of rent as a buffer: $105 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Manuel
due date
2026-11-07
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Manuel

  1. Quick update: $210 raised so far (42%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope things get better. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Yokohama”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Manuel all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Manuel all day after reading this. - Makati”

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    “Praying for you. I'm in Lucknow, thinking of you. - Lucknow”

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  • James B. Reynolds🇨🇦Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Parvathi C. Menon

    thanks for sharing this, Manuel. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

    • Talha Omer Butt

      Rooting for you, Manuel. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

      • Dennis Montgomery

        so sorry you're going through this, Manuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Timișoara.

        • Keerthana D. Sundaram

          sending love. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Munich this morning. Blessings

          • Evelyn E. Austin

            Praying for you, Manuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

            • Ramesh E. Sharma

              Thinking of you and your family, Manuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.

              • Orlando P. Pineda

                hope it all works out, Manuel. Hope you get there. All the best

                • Teguh Andi Sutanto

                  Praying for you, Manuel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

                  • Janina Włodarczyk

                    Sending good thoughts, Manuel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Dublin but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

                    $591.50 raised of $500

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