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Keep a roof over Hugo's head in Bakersfield
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Hugo needs $2,800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bakersfield.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $2,800 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $350
• First month of rent as a buffer: $920
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,530
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Hugo
- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Hugo
We're at 22% thanks to 15 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($226). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.
- Lanre Rotimi Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $100
“Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Kaduna”
- Arianna J. Tucker 🇬🇧 · $100
“Thought of Hugo all day after reading this. - Leeds”
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- Anonymous 🇪🇹 · $100
- Craig T. Riley 🇬🇧 · $50
- Bukola Adaeze Ibrahim 🇳🇬 · $50
“Good luck. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Kaduna”
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- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $50
- Murugan C. Sundaram 🇮🇳 · $50
- Todd A. Dunn 🇦🇺 · $45
- Jide Uche Jimoh 🇳🇬 · $34.50
- Cooper C. Pruitt 🇺🇸 · $30
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $25
- Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $25
- Benjamin Palmer 🇳🇿 · $20
“Best of luck. Thought of Hugo all day after reading this. - Wellington”
- Luna B. Foster 🇬🇧 · $20
- Leonardo R. Whitaker 🇺🇸 · $20
- Ramesh B. Sachdeva 🇮🇳 · $16
- Ryan S. Grant 🇬🇧 · $10
- Afshan Zara Naqvi 🇵🇰 · $10
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Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Ciudad de México
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Ottawa.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Bakersfield.
hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. After 14 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Hugo. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Bakersfield
take care, Hugo. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Arusha donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
good luck, Hugo. I hope things turn around soon. After 30 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
sending love, Hugo. I hope things turn around soon!
Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Jerusalem this morning. All the best