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Bakersfield flood relief - the Old Town neighborhood

The flood damaged 81 homes in the Old Town neighborhood. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States6,184 views
Charles M. Brown
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Bakersfield
The flood hit the Old Town neighborhood on 15 May. My home was one of 81 damaged, and 11 families are still in temporary shelter at the sports club. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $7,450 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $4,100 • Clean water and purification supplies: $1,250 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,150 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $950 I hope life is good to you.
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    “Thought of Charles all day after reading this. - Mardan”

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    “Sending love - Lethbridge”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Charles all day after reading this. - Dodoma”

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  • Sakshi B. Zaveri 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Get well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Kozhikode”

  • Tunde Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $20

    “Happy to help. My father told me about this one. - Bonny”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Abhishek W. Randhawa 🇮🇳 · $17.50

    “Hope this helps. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Ahmedabad”

  • Noel A. Reyes 🇵🇭 · $100
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  • Marie Johanna Schulze 🇩🇪 · $10

    “Get well soon. Thought of Charles all day after reading this. - Frankfurt”

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2.7(3 reviews)

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  • Bello Lanre Akinwale🇳🇬Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Bakari Mussa Mukasa🇺🇬Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Léa Mathilde Louis🇫🇷Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Citlali G. Quiroga

    sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless.

    • Henry W. Glover

      Hope it all works out, Charles. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Blessings

      • Louise Sarah FontainePhoto verified

        Thinking of you. Great idea, hope you get there. After 6 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from El Paso

        • Divya Ishita Sharma

          Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Houston.

          • Raghavan L. Krishnan

            good luck, Charles. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Siliguri but we're thinking of you. Love from Siliguri.

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