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Keep a roof over Paolo's head in Quezon City
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Paolo needs $500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Quezon City.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice 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 November, 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:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $390
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• Late fees and court costs: $60
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-10-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Paolo
Small update. $155 so far, I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. - Paolo
Update from Quezon City: I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Eleanor Li 🇺🇸 · $157
“Be well. Only $157 but hope it helps.”
- Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $50
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- Rashid M. Adams 🇿🇦 · $25
- Eduardo A. Rivera 🇲🇽 · $25
- Matilde Marisa Vitali 🇮🇹 · $75
- Macharia Ouma Kyagulanyi 🇰🇪 · $10
“God bless. Thought of Paolo all day after reading this. - Kisumu”
- Eleni Sosina Legesse 🇪🇹 · $10
“Wish I could do more. I'm in Bahir Dar, thinking of you. - Bahir Dar”
- Kemi Ronke Obi 🇳🇬 · $10
- Helena Rutkowski 🇵🇱 · $50
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Wishing you the best, Paolo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Puebla.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Makati.
sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like