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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Douglas's family in Kansas City

A termination letter arrived last week. Douglas needs $4,050 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kansas City.

🇺🇸 Kansas City, Missouri, United States5,248 views
Douglas A. Park
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Kansas City
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $4,050 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $3,150 • First month of rent as a buffer: $790 • Utilities in arrears: $110 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Douglas
due date
2026-08-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Douglas

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,138 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($1,721). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

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  • Kingsley Nnamdi Coker

    So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Alexandria.

    • Tunde Emeka Lasisi

      Thinking of you and your family, Douglas. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

      • James Simiyu Salim

        Sending strength, Douglas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Take care.

        • Modupe Oluwaseun Jimoh

          hope things get better soon, Douglas. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Gangnam but we're thinking of you.

          • Shawn D. Carr

            Sending good thoughts, Douglas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Kanpur this morning. Thinking of Kansas City

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