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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Kofi's family in Tema
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Kofi needs $400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Tema.
🇬🇭 GT-032-3126, Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana682 views
When the textile factory closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 night deliveries, 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 $400 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $95
• Rent arrears (3 months): $280
• Utilities in arrears: $25
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-10-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Kofi
Quick update: $230 raised so far (57%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Tema: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 64% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“Praying for you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Corpus Christi”
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- Jamila Maryam Kassem 🇲🇦 · $100
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Wishing you peace, Kofi. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 17 people at work. Blessings.