Popular TikToker Roger Roger (known as Rogerito81) has rallied support for an elderly Cuban man he found asking for money on the streets of Tampa. The elderly man, who identified himself as "Cándido," hails from Trinidad, a city in the province of Sancti Spíritus.
Cándido receives Food Stamps benefits, but these are insufficient to cover his rent. He mentioned that a year ago, he applied for the well-known Section 8 federal rental assistance program, which aids low-income individuals with their rent. However, he has yet to be selected for this benefit.
Roger noted that Cándido is often found around the intersections of Hillsborough and Havana in Tampa. He urged people who encounter Cándido not to simply roll up their car windows but to try and offer some form of assistance.
Cándido recounted that he arrived in the United States 15 years ago and spent 12 years collecting cans and scrap metal. In Cuba, he worked making charcoal. Last year, the TikToker also organized a support group via his microvideo platform profile for an elderly man from Guantanamo who was homeless in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cándido's Situation
Here are some common questions and answers regarding the plight of Cándido, the elderly Cuban man in Tampa.
What assistance does Cándido currently receive?
Cándido receives Food Stamps benefits but they are not sufficient to cover his rent expenses.
Has Cándido applied for any other help?
Yes, he applied for Section 8 federal rental assistance a year ago but has not yet been selected for this benefit.
Where can people find Cándido to offer help?
Cándido can often be found around the intersections of Hillsborough and Havana in Tampa.
How has Roger Roger helped similar cases in the past?
Last year, Roger Roger organized a support group for an elderly man from Guantanamo who was homeless in Florida, through his TikTok profile.