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Keep a roof over Keith's head in Los Angeles

A divorce left Keith short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

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Keith J. Wade
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Los Angeles
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,900. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I have two young 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,900 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $1,350 • Late fees and court costs: $370 • Utilities in arrears: $260 • First month of rent as a buffer: $920 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Keith
due date
2025-11-13
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Keith

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,610 in total) the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Los Angeles: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Los Angeles: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Leo Mitchell 🇬🇧 · $26

    “Thought of Keith all day after reading this. - Nottingham”

  • Marilyn T. Gregory 🇳🇿 · $30
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    “All the best. Shared with friends too. - El Paso”

  • Faith G. Pineda 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the November deadline works out. - Pasig”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Keith all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

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    “Stay strong. Please keep us posted. - Taguig”

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    “Sending love. Only $37 but hope it helps. - Nagpur”

  • Sapna A. Arora 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Blessings. Thought of Keith all day after reading this. - Pune”

  • Wanjiru Karanja 🇰🇪 · $10

    “Hang in there. Thought of Keith all day after reading this. - Nakuru”

  • Andrés J. Cabrera 🇨🇴 · $25
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  • Auma Neema Tembo

    wishing you the best. 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.

    • Rodrigo Luiz Miranda

      Shared it with a few friends. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles

      • Luca D. Merritt

        So sorry you're going through this, Keith. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Corpus Christi this morning. All the best.

        • Theodore LynchID verified

          Wishing you the best, Keith. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

          • Tarun P. Chaturvedi

            Sending good thoughts, Keith. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Los Angeles.

            $3,173.50 raised of $2,900

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