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Keep a roof over Ramon's head in Quezon City

After a sudden layoff, Ramon is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇵🇭 Philippines1,915 views
Isabel W. Macaraeg
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Quezon City
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, Ramon fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $500. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Ramon has started working two part-time jobs, and is 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: • Utilities in arrears: $40 • First month of rent as a buffer: $150 • Rent arrears (4 months): $310 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2025-12-29
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Isabel

  1. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($141). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($66 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Chamari Malsha JayawardenaQuestionID verified

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Ramon?

    • Kirit F. Patil

      Hope things get better soon, Isabel. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Quezon City.

      • Ezra T. Cooper

        thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Amsterdam.

        • Gerald K. OcampoQuestionPhoto verified

          How is Ramon doing now?

          • Manasi M. JoshiPhoto verified

            sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care.

            • Pablo P. Espinoza

              Sending love, Isabel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

              • Regina E. Guerrero

                Keep going, Isabel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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