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Keep a roof over Satish's head in Varanasi

A delayed insurance payout left Satish short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India869 views
Satish R. Goyal
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Varanasi
When the call centre closed in February, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $400 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (2 months): $230 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $20 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $30 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $120 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Satish
due date
2025-04-30
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Satish

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($254 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. - Satish

  • Monica Rosa Santoro ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $29

    โ€œHappy to help. Thought of Satish all day after reading this. - Palermoโ€

  • Ayaka Misaki Yamamoto ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10
  • Sarah Isabelle Meyer ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100

    โ€œGood luck. Gave what I could this week. - Nรฎmesโ€

  • Cris L. Pineda ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $30
  • Jade K. Gordon ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $20
  • Yuki Kudo ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $54.50

    โ€œHope the March deadline works out. - Osakaโ€

  • Ellie P. Kelly ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $69

    โ€œBlessings. Hope the March deadline works out. - Houstonโ€

  • Samuel Rotimi Williams ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Taner Can AydoฤŸan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20
  • Faith M. Moore ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50

    โ€œThinking of you. Hope the March deadline works out. - Sydneyโ€

  • Sabina Mousumi Rahman ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10

Reviews

2.3(6 reviews)

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  • Sani Samuel Uba๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Adjoa Mabel Wiredu๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Afia Irene Tawiah๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Violet P. Ramos๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Myra W. Chaturvedi๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Howard F. Martin๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Marilyn WangQuestionID verified

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Satish!

    • Satish R. GoyalOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

      Rent arrears (2 months) is $230 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

  • Hope things get better soon, Satish. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Fresno.

    • Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Love from Oakland.

      • You're not alone, Satish. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Thanks for sharing this, Satish. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

          • Lakshmi J. VarmaPhoto verified

            Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

            • good luck, Satish. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

              • Wishing you peace, Satish. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Varanasi.

                • Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                  • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Pune donated after I showed her your page.

                    • You're not alone, Satish. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Pasig donated after I showed her your page.

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Satish. Hope this works out for you. All the best

                        • Funmilayo PopoolaAddress verified

                          sending strength, Satish. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

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