SAVE BURKE – Don’t Let Our 97-Year-Old Neighbor Be Evicted

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SAVE BURKE – Don’t Let Our 97-Year-Old Neighbor Be Evicted

FRANK KAMISH is organizing this fundraiser.

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I met Burke a few years ago. He’s my friend. He’s 97 years old — and he really needs your help.

I’m Frank and I'm 19 years old. On paper, we’ve got nothing in common — but Burke has become family.

Right now, Burke is facing eviction and they’re going to kick him out of his apartment. That means leaving the community he knows, the neighborhood of Linden Hills, where he can walk safely every day, and the friends and shop owners who look out for him.

Burke walks miles and miles every day. It’s his freedom, his independence, and his joy, talking with people on his daily journey.

He’s outlived his family. This community is his family. This is the only home he’s known for decades — and we have to fight to keep him here.

I just can’t let this happen to Burke. The clock is ticking, and I’m asking for your help.

Burke is tough. Rain, snow, or sleet — he still walks 3–4 miles daily. His shoes wear out so fast that his last pair was held together with duct tape.

He tells stories you won’t find in books — about wars, heartbreak, and huge changes in the world — and always greets everyone (dogs too) with kindness and respect.

He keeps on going, never complaining or asking for anything. He has too much pride, but I can see it now. He’s really struggling, and he needs our help.

We’re raising funds to:

Secure his housing through April 2026.
Cover basics like food, utilities, and essentials.
Provide housekeeping and nursing visits.
Fix his teeth so he can eat again.

The Goal

Core Goal – $18,650

Rent (through April 2026): $12,000

Utilities: $900

Food & Essentials: $2,000

Grooming & Clothing: $500

Housekeeping (2x/month): $1,250

Visiting Nurse (1x/week): $2,000

Stretch Goal – $38,650

Everything above + full dental work ($20,000).

Our first target is to stop the eviction threat. Every dollar after that keeps Burke safe, healthy, and independent.

This isn’t just about an apartment — it’s about a life. Burke is part of the soul of this neighborhood, and he’s determined to live to 100 and beyond.

Please donate if you can — and if you can’t (or even if you can), PLEASE SHARE! And subscribe to FHK on YouTube so you can see the difference you’re making in real time.

Let’s keep Burke in the neighborhood... below you can watch the FHK videos we’ve done together — you’ll see why he’s worth fighting for.

With gratitude,

Frank a.k.a. FHK

P.S. We’re also setting up a SAVE BURKE COLLECTION at FHKercom

Support Burke with this limited collection—100% of proceeds go to his care. Wear it proudly, make a difference, and please share this story to help keep the dream alive.