An attempt to not be evicted

Hi! My name is Jenna Morrison. I’m reluctantly asking for help today because it’s been a tough year for me.

This year started me off at a non profit that unfortunately did not have the funds to pay me. Subsequently, my father passed away and kind of put a hold on my job search.

Since, I spent a handful of months interviewing! The interviews were great, but Los Angeles being a very competitive market, I did not land a job until recently. It’s a GREAT job, and is right up my alley, and I actually start today!

However, in the meantime, I have been scrambling every single month to make ends meet, and just over a week ago my car was repossessed. This week I spent every dollar I have, and with help, was able to get my car back just 2 days ago.

The problem is, after getting my car back, I have no money left to speak of. Not even money for gas to get to my new job if I need to refill my tank.

My apartment was a great deal when I moved in during the pandemic, but because it is in a newer building, rent has gone up 10% twice in the last 2 years. Which is A LOT. I have been exploring options to find a new place, but due to the events that have taken place over this last year, I’ve fallen behind and have not yet been able to put a deposit down and first months rent somewhere more affordable. I spoke to my landlords to tell them about my situation and asked if they would give me a 15 day extension to pay my rent before evicting me, but because of many tenants in the building being behind due to Covid, they unfortunately won’t budge. They said that if I don’t pay by the 3rd that they have no choice but to take me through the eviction process. This is after months of working with them and making sure to get them rent, even if a little late.

Fortunately, I have a great new job and will be able to catch up in the next couple of months, but at this moment, and after months of struggling to stay housed, keep my car etc, things are looking a bit dire and I just need a little help to get me to October.

Those who know me know that I don’t like to ask for help. I’ve been self sufficient since I was 17, and am a hard worker. This has just been a really rough year. And someone who I very much look up to told me recently “You don’t have to do everything on your own”. And so I am asking community to help get me through September, and inevitably to when I will be back on my feet again.

Any little bit would be helpful, and I have no big expectations. But I swear, I have done my very best to make it all work this year, including canceling an important surgery that I need, just so that I don’t miss a beat trying to make this life thing work.

The goal number of the fundraiser is simply just what will cover my rent and gas to get to work this next month, and nothing more. I’ve been used to not spending over the previous months, and am just asking for just enough to get by until I receive my first check. As many of you know, both of my parents have passed, and unfortunately I don’t have a huge family support system in place to help me get through this next month. Even though my little brother and his Fiancé have helped me here and there when they could. ❤️

I appreciate you all! I know things are hard for everyone right now, in this “post Covid” economy. Thanks for taking the time to read! If you have questions please feel free to DM me and I will get back (when not working).

I think it’s all going to be ok. This is just a tough moment. And if I can pay it forward and be supportive to anyone else in the future, I absolutely will. Much love. ❤️