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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Camille's family in Manila

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Camille needs $550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Manila.

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Camille J. Alcantara
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Manila
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550. 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 weekend shifts, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $550 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $360 • Late fees and court costs: $30 • Utilities in arrears: $55 • First month of rent as a buffer: $105 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-11-04
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Camille

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($360 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 67% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $55 so far, we've started the first stage. - Camille

  • Larissa Isabela Ramos 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Prakash Sanjay Thapa 🇳🇵 · $21

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Camille all day after reading this.”

  • Cristina B. Espinoza 🇨🇴 · $72.50
  • Lorena Regina Cavalcanti 🇧🇷 · $33
  • Luca C. Maldonado 🇦🇺 · $12
  • Letícia Débora Pinto 🇧🇷 · $10

    “God bless. Please keep us posted. - Brasília”

  • Lucas J. Quarles 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Maverick Rodriguez 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Get well soon. Thought of Camille all day after reading this. - Sacramento”

  • Rachel G. Crawford 🇦🇺 · $50
  • Mavis Gloria Alhassan 🇬🇭 · $100
  • Einat Stern 🇮🇱 · $5
  • Rey E. Enriquez 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Eun-woo Sung-min Jeon 🇰🇷 · $50

    “Happy to help. Thought of Camille all day after reading this. - Gangnam”

  • Alice K. Perkins 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Nadia Taghreed Zerrouki 🇸🇦 · $5
  • Lauren R. Li 🇺🇸 · $25

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Hang in there, Camille. Looking forward to the next update

    • Wishing you peace, Camille. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Manila.

      • Best of luck, Camille. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Dar es Salaam donated after I showed her your page

        • Sending strength, Camille. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Manila.

            • Hope it all works out, Camille. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

              • Thinking of you, Camille. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

                • so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. All the best.

                  • so sorry you're going through this, Camille. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Dwarka.

                    • Hang in there, Camille. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                      • hope it all works out, Camille. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in București donated after I showed her your page.

                        • Hang in there, Camille. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page.

                          • thinking of you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update.

                            • thinking of you and your family, Camille. Shared it with a few friends.

                              • Keep going, Camille. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                                • So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                                  • Wishing you the best, Camille. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

                                    • Best of luck, Camille. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Manila

                                      • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Kathmandu this morning.

                                        • Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Kota.

                                          • Best of luck, Camille. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                                            • Javier F. JiménezPhoto verified

                                              A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Los Angeles

                                              • So sorry you're going through this, Camille. Hope this works out for you

                                                • Praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Nakuru

                                                  • Thanks for sharing this, Camille. Hope you get there.

                                                    • Praying for you, Camille. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Phuket.

                                                      • Beatriz R. SolísPhoto verified

                                                        Wishing you peace, Camille. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

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