Thread by @nejsnave

BIG ASK : Hey all. We met Ray last night. He is going through a really tough time. He's been bullied + abused by his landlord. His unit +appliances have not been maintained; they obviously want him out. He sleeps on a thin dirty mattress. #onpoli

He is 77 years old. (1)

Ray has never been married + has no kids. He is a poet + was a rare book collector until his landlord made him sell his books, his most prized possession. 💔 He is terrified of eviction. @Halfpin70400132 is helping him out. You can see her TL for some pix. They are pretty awful.

This is no way for anyone to live, let alone a 77 year old man. His place will require a huge clean; @Brendapotterr got a quote and it is below along with their policy around 3rd party donations.

We are going to fundraise for this. Making an exception + need your help. 🙏

The cleaning is scheduled for March 15 and we want to have the funds raised by then. Because we can't send the donations directly, Brenda will collect them and send to the cleaning co. If 33 of you send $100 each we are done! 🙂

PLS SHARE this ask. I was surprised at the cost, but the apt needs a lot of work.

Told us he had given up but he feels hope again now.

ALSO we have an amazing donor who has offered a number of appliances! (see attached) 🙏❤️

Need a truck Toronto-Peterborough after March 15.