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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Usman's family in Abuja
A long illness left Usman short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter 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 three school-aged 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.
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:
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $115
• Rent arrears (3 months): $245
With deep gratitude,
Usman
- due date
- 2026-11-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Usman
Good news. Because of your gifts ($45 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Qasim Babar Baig 🇵🇰 · $100
“You got this. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Karachi”
- Musyoka Tumusiime Mwesigwa 🇰🇪 · $25
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $17
- Camille Justine Prevost 🇫🇷 · $10
- Brooks D. Montgomery 🇳🇿 · $10
- Salvador W. Ibarra 🇪🇸 · $10
“Hope it all works out. From Barcelona with love.”
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Wishing you peace, Usman. 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. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Usman.
It's all in the list in the story. utilities in arrears is the big one at $40, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
Wishing you peace, Usman. This could happen to any of us. All the best
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Jakarta Selatan.
sending love, Usman. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Los Angeles