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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Folake's family in Lagos
A cut in working hours left Folake short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, Folake fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $350.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave.
There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Folake has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $350 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• Rent arrears (3 months): $305
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-11-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Kingsley
Small update. $185 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 31% funded and I made the first payment toward rent arrears.
Quick update: $85 raised so far (24%). the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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- Jun Yue Xiao 🇺🇸 · $70.50
“Every little bit. Only $71 but hope it helps. - Los Angeles”
- Kariuki Collins Kigozi 🇰🇪 · $72
- Małgorzata Julia Ostrowski 🇵🇱 · $75
“From my family to yours. Thought of Folake all day after reading this.”
- Dipu Mahmud 🇮🇳 · $25
- Nimra Nazia Sandhu 🇵🇰 · $75
- Raimundo Sérgio Azevedo 🇧🇷 · $10
“Blessings. Thought of Folake all day after reading this. - Petrópolis”
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You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Makati.
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from San Diego.
Wishing you peace, Kingsley. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
keep going. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Sending strength, Kingsley. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Athens donated after I showed her your page.