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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Elena's family in Manila
The loss of a second income left Elena short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When the construction firm closed in January, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 $750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $520
• Late fees and court costs: $70
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-05-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Elena
Small update. $271 so far, I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.
We're at 39% thanks to 14 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.
- Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $250
“Stay strong. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Madina”
- Faisal Khalid Raza 🇵🇰 · $75
- Bukola Joy Balogun 🇳🇬 · $75
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $59
- Brian E. O'Connor 🇮🇪 · $50
- Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $50
“All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bordeaux”
- Salvador T. Escobar 🇲🇽 · $26
- Tâm Thanh Hoang 🇻🇳 · $25
- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $25
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- Hauwa Efe Daramola 🇳🇬 · $20
- Ahmad Haris Utomo 🇮🇩 · $20
- Chebet Achieng Njoroge 🇰🇪 · $20
- Giorgia Giulia Fiore 🇮🇹 · $15
- Talha Cheema 🇵🇰 · $15
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Alcalá de Henares donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Keep going, Elena. Your post was clear and honest
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Kasarani so I could bring a meal. God bless.