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Help Segun keep his home - 3 months behind on rent

A sudden layoff left Segun short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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When the packaging plant closed in May, Segun fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $400. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Segun has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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: • Rent arrears (3 months): $210 • Late fees and court costs: $30 • Utilities in arrears: $25 • First month of rent as a buffer: $135 If you're reading this, thank you. - Amaka

due date: 2026-07-22
bill type: Rent arrears

#rent #eviction-prevention #family #housing

Updates from Amaka

Wanted to say thank you properly. 59% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $198 so far, I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.
Update from Ikeja: we've started the first stage. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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