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Keep a roof over Aaron's head in Bakersfield

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Aaron needs $1,400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bakersfield.

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Aaron J. Kim
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Bakersfield
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,400. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave. I've 4 children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working weekend shifts, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,400 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $910 • Late fees and court costs: $400 • Utilities in arrears: $90 Thanks for reading all this. - Aaron
due date
2025-05-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Umar Rizky SetiawanQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aaron

    • Aaron J. KimOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is first month of rent as a buffer, $910. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Hoàng Diep

    Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Karim Omar Nassar

      Stay strong, Aaron. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 38 people at work.

      • Eden Bezawit Abate

        Wishing you peace, Aaron. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care!

        • Siva A. Chettiar

          So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Nakuru

          • Saraswathi H. ChandrasekharID verified

            Rooting for you, Aaron. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Fort Worth

            • Lyudmila Maria Sidorov

              Hope it all works out, Aaron. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

              • Luciana Paiva

                Hope it all works out, Aaron. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Jakarta

                • Bhavani C. Hegde

                  So sorry you're going through this, Aaron. Hope this works out for you.

                  • Axel K. Myers

                    Rooting for you, Aaron. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

                    • Masud Karim Miah

                      You're not alone, Aaron. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

                      • Tunde Garba UbaPhoto verified

                        you're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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