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Keep a roof over Samuel's head in Ikeja

After the closure of the factory, Samuel is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Samuel Paul Yusuf
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Ikeja
When the warehouse closed in June, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $300. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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. 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 $300 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $35 • Utilities in arrears: $35 • Rent arrears (3 months): $230 Thank you so much. - Samuel
due date
2026-09-06
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Samuel

  1. Update from Ikeja: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 66% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 52% thanks to 7 of you. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. More news soon.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 10% funded and the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. - Samuel

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    “God bless. I'm in Medan, thinking of you.”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - Ogbomosho”

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  • Lourdes N. FrancoPhoto verified

    take care, Samuel. Hope you get there. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

    • Arjun J. Rawat

      Hang in there, Samuel. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. All the best

      • Viral A. Karandikar

        You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Chicago this morning. Love from Chicago

        • Sita E. ThakurID verified

          Sending good thoughts, Samuel. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Nashik

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