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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Donna's family in Bakersfield

After a cut in working hours, Donna is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,551 views
Maverick J. Kelley
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Bakersfield
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, Donna fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,250. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, the family must leave. There are 2 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Donna has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent. Where the $1,250 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $300 • First month of rent as a buffer: $700 • Late fees and court costs: $250 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Maverick
due date
2025-11-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Maverick

  1. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($329). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $44 raised so far (4%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Tariq Jamal Cherif

    Wishing you peace, Maverick. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

    • Ikenna Kayode Salami

      Thanks for sharing this, Maverick. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Rosario.

      • Russell M. Luna

        thinking of you, Maverick. Looking forward to the next update.

        • Terry H. Chapman

          Rooting for you, Maverick. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Jakkrit Pongsak Prasertsak

            Thinking of you, Maverick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

            • Ake Kaewkla

              Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Depok but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Bakersfield

              • Leandro Fernandes

                Wishing you the best, Maverick. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

                $1,376.50 raised of $1,250

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