Family of 5 evicted and ISO New home. Pls HELP!
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To all you caring and kind readers, I am reaching out to you today with a humble and grateful heart in regards to me and my family through this difficult time. Its most definitly a tough task for me and not taken lightly considering the difficult times we as a nation have endured this past year! I understand more than anything the tension or strain that some may feel and maybe not be able to do much but I do know that every thought and effort counts! Wether it be to share this post, tell someone you think would consider supporting us or help us find a home, even a short prayer to the Lord above; every single effort, thought, or act is never too small and is greatly appreciated and considered with the highest regards from my family to yours.
Recently Dec 14th I was taken to court by my landlord for non payment of rent and although I prepared myself tirelessly reviewing every detail of the documents provided by their lawyer, researching my tenant rights, reaching out for free legal advice and asking about my options if any, following up with agencies to see if funding had possibly come available or put aside for those in emergency situations like mine, attempting to raise my credit limit, requesting loans, trying to ask family and friends for loans or assistance and so on... I was going to be ready and do all I could to fight for our home and fight to avoid eviction or even possibly delay any proceedings to further my chances of any response to my cry for help; my efforts would fall short because it all came down to one thing...MONEY. The total amount due was far out of reach and despite all efforts to apply for state and government grants or assistance the funding was unfortunately depleted and unavailable with no promise of when or if, additional funding was available again. The total amount had accumulated since September 1st including all past due Rent, as well as water, sewer, trash, late fees and other accumulated HOA fees, fines and taxes. The total due in Court that day to avoid eviction was $9,999.99 and all I had to offer was a little over $2,000.00 and an offer to make arrangements and continue efforts to get assistance when funding came available again but the lawyer was quick to decline any counter offer or agreements on behalf of his client and the judge had no choice but to make judgement on the case.
I walked into court optimistic with a hope that things could possibly go in our favor and that maybe we could work something out because I did not want to let my family down! After hanging up from the telephonic court hearing I felt completely defeated and all my efforts seemed a complete waste and pointless now. For the first time in my life I had been overcome and seemed at a complete loss. Picturing life homeless and trying to think what else could I even do at this point. We would be removed from our home and my beautiful undeserving children would suffer more than anything. It was crippling to me but thinking of them has also kept me in positive and faithful spirits and I found strength in that, i was going to find any will or way to possibly overcome all of this.
The circumstances that bring us to current day are a number of unfortunate events that have felt out of my control but regardless of any fault I take full responsibility for our situation as I know ultimately it all falls on us parents to care and provide for our children. My loss of income began with the pandemic when I was forced to leave my job to care for my 3 kids at home and followed which then followedwith the loss of my pandemic unemployment benefits with no response for nearly 2 months and thereafter followed the unreasonable disqualification from that program. I attempted to appeal this decision but no response or communication listed was even reliable or followed up with me on any if my attempts to reach them. I had no choice but to try elsewhere for assistance because rent was coming due in September. At this time my sister and nephew of which I had previously been supporting prior to the pandemic, was living with us decided to relocate and move to St. Luis to pursue an involvement in her 2 other sons lives taking with her, her current contributions in lack of mine. Next came our family dog needing surgery and shortly after euthanasia because we didn't have 2300 to save her. Then came covid for us all which was overwhelming all in itself and dreadfully came the beginning of the eviction pursuit from our landlord. I applied for all available resources and have been approved for 226$ a month for the states cash assistance program and am currently pursuing child support for 2 of my children but awaiting payments. My point here is I have exhausted my options and despite the shame embarrassment or guilt I feel to even ask for help from people let alone agencies, for the sake of my children with their ongoing fears or worries, I ask for your support and help. I am obligated as a parent to do anything I can for them and so I continue to reach out and ask those who can help us. There is nothing out there to help us right now and I would not ask if it wasn't absolutely my last option. I have seen recently that our community is learning to unite and be a beacon of hope in these uncertain times and I want to say thank you for all the continued love and support from all those listening and sharing. I believe in paying it forward and without explaining the lengths to which I myself have gone through to help others I will say... REVOLVING SUPPORT AND COMPASSION FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER CAN GROW AND SPREAD AS FAST AS COVID HAS COME AND TAKEN OVER OUR EVERDAY LIVES. I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO BE WHAT WE ALL NEED AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND WE JUST MIGHT SAVE SOME LIVES.
THANK YOU FOR READING, DONATING, TELLING A FRIEND OR SHARING, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, IT IS TRULY AND HUMBLY APPRECIATED!!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND YOUR FAMILIES!!! STAY SANITIZED. BE WELL AND BE SAFE!!!
~☆JESSICA DAY AND FAMILY☆~
Funds will go towards and support...
- Partial payment for our landloard for rent to comply with current eviction moratorium.
- Accumulated SRP DEBT currently @ $2,000 and taking 35% of all current contributions to keep current power on.
- Deposit and first months rent for new home.
- Moving and uhaul expenses.
- Personal care and clothes for children
- Internet bill
- School supplies
Organizer
Jessica Day
Organizer
Tolleson, AZ
