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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Eko's family in Bekasi

A cut in working hours left Eko short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

🇮🇩 Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia990 views
Eko Umar Lie
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Bekasi
When my hours were cut in half in April, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 $600 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $20 • Rent arrears (4 months): $410 • First month of rent as a buffer: $170 Glad we found this place. - Eko
due date
2025-06-06
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Eko

  1. Quick update: $386 raised so far (64%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Bekasi: I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. We're at 55% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Ella Steele 🇺🇸 · $250

    “Thought of Eko all day after reading this.”

  • Samuel M. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $63
  • Tarun A. Chopra 🇮🇳 · $50
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  • Hanna Eleni Desta 🇪🇹 · $20
  • Nikhil B. Rathore 🇮🇳 · $20
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  • Natalia T. Valdez 🇨🇴 · $5
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $4
  • Gaurav K. Kashyap 🇮🇳 · $4

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4.3(3 reviews)

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  • Rodrigo K. Benítez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Bola Nkechi Daramola🇳🇬Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Joy Hasan Miah🇬🇧Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    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.

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  • Kiptoo Kariuki NabwireID verified

    Keep going, Eko. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

    • Saanvi S. Soni

      hope it all works out. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • Paloma H. González

        Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Blessings

        • Paisley P. Langley

          Keep going, Eko. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better!

          $461 raised of $600

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