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Keep a roof over Muhammad's head in Rawalpindi
A termination letter arrived last week. Muhammad needs $500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Rawalpindi.
🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan808 views
When the textile factory closed in February, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter 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 April, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $380
• Late fees and court costs: $20
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $65
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Muhammad
- due date
- 2026-03-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Muhammad
Quick update: $52 raised so far (10%). the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Rawalpindi: we've started the first stage. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($20). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
- Anitha L. Varma 🇮🇳 · $50
“From my family to yours. Thought of Muhammad all day after reading this. - Warangal”
- Omar Ahmed Badawi 🇪🇬 · $50
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
- Odette Rolland 🇫🇷 · $5
- Easton K. Griffin 🇺🇸 · $7
- Payal P. Bhatia 🇮🇳 · $20
- Kennedy P. Dunn 🇬🇧 · $10
- Shivam C. Anand 🇮🇳 · $10
“Thinking of you. Thought of Muhammad all day after reading this. - Saket”
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praying for you, Muhammad. Your post was clear and honest
Keep going, Muhammad. I hope things turn around soon. Take care
Hope it all works out, Muhammad. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Faisalabad!
best of luck, Muhammad. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Rawalpindi.
Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 5 people at work. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Thinking of Rawalpindi!
sending strength, Muhammad. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Keep going, Muhammad. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Rawalpindi.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 6 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Riverside
thanks for sharing this, Muhammad. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Rawalpindi