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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Aarav's family in Kelowna
The loss of a second income left Aarav short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
🇨🇦 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada1,639 views
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,600 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $640
• Utilities in arrears: $380
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,580
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Aarav
- due date
- 2026-03-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Aarav
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,162 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $623 raised so far (17%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Kelowna
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Irapuato so I could bring a meal
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Aarav?
Thank you. If you're in Kelowna I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Sending good thoughts, Aarav. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this, Aarav. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Stay strong, Aarav. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Kasarani this morning. Thinking of Kelowna.