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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Samuel's family in Makati
A car accident left Samuel short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I've 1 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $450 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $20
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
• Rent arrears (3 months): $330
Thank you so much.
- Samuel
- due date
- 2026-10-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning.
Wishing you the best, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted!
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Makati.
Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Mumbai
Wishing you peace, Samuel. Hope this works out for you.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Take care.
hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Sheffield.
Sending strength, Samuel. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up
Sending love, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Makati.
Sending love, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 13 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from San Francisco.
Sending good thoughts. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Samuel. I hope things turn around soon. After 17 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Mekelle.
Thinking of you, Samuel. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Makati.
Thanks for sharing this, Samuel. Your post was clear and honest.
sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Samuel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Pretoria.
Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Epe.
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Lahore.