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Keep a roof over Naufal's head in Jakarta
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Naufal needs $150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Jakarta.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, 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 $150.
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 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 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.
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 $150 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $105
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• Late fees and court costs: $25
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Naufal
- due date
- 2026-11-01
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Naufal
Good news. Because of your gifts ($21 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($89 in total) I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Naufal
- Satoshi Taiga Aoki 🇯🇵 · $30
- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $67.50
“All the best. Thought of Naufal all day after reading this. - Coyoacán”
- Shaista Sumbal Javed 🇵🇰 · $67.50
- Noman Rashed Hossain 🇧🇩 · $5
“Hang in there. Thought of Naufal all day after reading this. - Gazipur”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $16
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sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
how is Naufal doing now?
praying for you. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
you're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless!
Rooting for you, Naufal. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in San Francisco but we're thinking of you.
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Saket.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Naufal
It's all in the list in the story. first month of rent as a buffer is the big one at $105, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
hope things get better soon, Naufal. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
So sorry you're going through this, Naufal. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Sending strength, Naufal. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Jakarta!
Best of luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Wellington but we're thinking of you. Love from Wellington.
you're not alone, Naufal. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Jakarta
take care, Naufal. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Celaya this morning. All the best.
Good luck, Naufal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.