I’m Le’Kenya, and I’m creating this fundraiser for myself and my children after we were targeted in a rental scam while trying to secure a home in Douglasville, Georgia. In July, I found a house listed as rent by owner and truly believed it was legitimate. The person claiming to be the owner showed me the home, provided a lease, and told me the rent and security deposit were $1,790 each. Trusting that everything was real, I sent money toward the home. On August 21, after sending another payment and expecting to meet a locksmith to get the keys, I waited for nearly two hours while my calls and messages went unanswered. I later learned from a neighbor that the home was not privately owned as I had been told. I filed a police report, and the transactions are under investigation, but in the meantime, my children and I have been left in a heartbreaking situation with very limited funds and nowhere stable to land.

Right now, these donations will help me get my children and me out of a hotel and into stable housing as quickly as possible. They will also help cover urgent needs like storage, moving expenses, food, transportation, and basic household items while I work to recover financially from this loss. How you can help:

• Donate, even if it is just $5, $10, or $20
• Share this fundraiser with friends, family, coworkers, and community groups
• Keep my children and me in your prayers and encouragement
• Help spread awareness so others do not fall victim to similar scams

Any support means so much to us. Thank you for taking the time to read our story, for standing with my family, and for helping us take the next step toward safety and stability.