Hoping to encourage residents to take part in the Bakersfield AIDS Project's AIDS Walk in October, the nonprofit released some of its costs to demonstrate the help that is needed.

If 30 to 60 people pledge $500 to $1,000, the services will be paid for, said director Audrey Chavez, via e-mail.

Housing up to six people at one time at Ricky's Retreat, which is also the organization's headquarters, annually costs:

• RENT: $800 per month = $9,600
• UTILITIES: $100 per resident per month = $7,200
• FOOD: $100 per resident per month = $7,200
• HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/HYGIENE: $50 per resident per month = $3,600
• TRANSPORTATION: Six bus passes at $30 per month = $2,160
• TELEPHONE/INTERNET: $60 per month = $720

Other Bakersfield AIDS Project programs:

• BUS PASSES: $30 per month for 14 clients = $5,040
• DROP-IN/SUPPORT GROUP: $50 per week at four weeks per month = $2,400

This puts the total amount needed at $37,920.

The walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 12 at Ricky's Retreat, 910 Grace St. Registration is at 9:30 a.m.

For pledge forms or information about business sponsorships, call 742-3611 or e-mail audrey1bap@yahoo.com.