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URGENT - Need help saving our home! We are half way there.

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URGENT - Need help saving our home!
We're close to buffering this situation. Thank you all for the support!
At the end of this month, we face eviction, unless we raise the funds to stop it. Our home, our dream, and everything we've built are on the line. After a year of battling medical emergencies and job loss, we've fought relentlessly, but now, we’re running out of time.

Everything we’ve worked so hard to build, including the stability we fought for, is at risk.

For years, I’ve poured my heart into game design and storytelling, crafting meaningful experiences that bring worlds to life. Our landlord saw that passion and believed in us—not just by giving us time, but by supporting us through tough times. Now, he faces his own financial struggles and health concerns, and he has no choice but to sell our apartment, leaving us with nowhere to turn.

What We Need & Why
We owe him $15K in rent, and we want to pay that immediately. We also hope to pre-pay $10K for a year to help him and his family, as he has been incredibly generous to us. The remaining $10K would cover basic living expenses, allowing us to stay afloat while we rebuild.

We are asking for $35K to clear rent debt, secure stable housing, and move forward. The immediate crisis is $2,160, which covers next month’s rent and provides temporary stability, but without a long-term solution, we’ll end up right back here.

That’s why we need to ask for more—not just to survive today, but to create a future where we can stand strong again.

How We’re Fighting to Stay Afloat
My wife’s job covers necessities, but we need help securing housing so she can keep working, and we can stay together. Our essentials include:

Food – We stretch every dollar through discount services like Flash Food and OddBunch. Internet & Phones – Vital for work, communication, and staying connected. Car & Transportation Costs – Necessary for work, medical visits, and daily life. Our cats’ care – They’ve been with us through everything, and we want to ensure they’re cared for in their old age. Basic household utilities – Keeping our home stable while we work toward recovery.

We are not living beyond our means—we are doing everything possible to get through this and create a future where we can uplift others.

Our Long-Term Goal
As we work to regain stability, I continue to pour my passion into creating meaningful games and interactive stories that reflect real-life struggles and triumphs. While our immediate focus is securing housing, our long-term goal is to keep pushing forward, rebuild our lives, and eventually help others who face similar hardships.

Recap of Costs
$15,000 – Rent debt repayment $10,000 – Pre-pay rent for stability & to help our landlord during their time of need $10,000 – Basic living expenses, including:

Food

Internet & phones (essential for work & communication)

Car expenses (gas, insurance, medical visits, daily survival)

Household utilities (keeping housing stable)

Cats' care (ensuring their well-being in their old age) Immediate crisis: $2,160 – Covers May rent and helps buffer things for the landlord in April for temporary stability, while we get our finances stabilized for good.

We will update everyone on our progress as we go.

❤️ From the bottom of our hearts, we cannot thank you enough for any support—whether through donations, sharing our fundraiser, or sending words of encouragement. Every bit helps, and together, we can secure our future.

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    Justin Kaleva
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    North York, ON

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