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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Alexander's family in Zaporizhzhia

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Alexander needs $700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Zaporizhzhia.

🇺🇦 69061, Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine1,677 views
Alexander Viktor Gusev
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Zaporizhzhia
When the packaging plant closed in February, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave. I've 3 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $700 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $90 • Rent arrears (3 months): $570 • Utilities in arrears: $40 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Alexander
due date
2026-05-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Alexander

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($235 in total) the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Zaporizhzhia: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Alexander all day after reading this. - Nagpur”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Alexander all day after reading this. - Rochester”

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    “Thought of Alexander all day after reading this. - Aberdeen”

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  • Waylon T. Wagner

    I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Madurai this morning. God bless.

    • Per Bengtsson

      Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

      • Natalia C. Pacheco

        I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Montgomery donated after I showed her your page.

        • Mahesh Suresh Khadka

          Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Olinda.

          • Kevin S. Quincy

            Hope things get better soon, Alexander. Looking forward to the next update. After 20 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

            • Idris Sami Kassem

              Take care, Alexander. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

              • Nolan G. Butler

                I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Ottawa

                $310 raised of $700

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