‘I’m not going to stop’

RICHMOND, Va. — Roshaun Johnson is aware the fact of what could come about to her mom Thursday at 11 a.m.

Eviction is imminent and she’s undertaking all she can to support her mother in this 11th hour.

“Because she’s an elder and she has some mental problems and I know she does not have any place to go. I’m homeless myself so I just can’t pull her in with me, and I genuinely need to have somewhere for her to go,” Johnson reported.

Up to 40 million renters may possibly confront the similar destiny by the conclude of this year owing to the economic downturn triggered by the pandemic.

This is why lease relief courses are sorely essential.

“A whole lot of individuals really don’t know about the program. I did not know, until I termed to find out,” Johnson said.

The South Richmond female suggests while late in the activity, her mother has achieved out to the Eviction Diversion Program by means of Dwelling of Virginia.

She even alerted the courts to the CDC eviction moratorium declaration sort her mother submitted to the landlord, hoping for a few months of defense.

She fears what could occur if her mom finishes up on the streets for the duration of the pandemic.

“Oh, that is really scary mainly because she does have pre-present complications and it is extremely severe to the stage in which if she comes out below, it can get rid of her. I’m not ready for that. I really do not assume anyone warrants that,” Johnson spelled out.

She was thrilled to find out House of Virginia just lately been given a $300,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Basis.

That permits the company and its associates Central VA Authorized Support Culture and the Greater Richmond Bar Association to greatly enhance cost-free counseling and small-charge legal support for people today like Johnson’s mom.

“I’m hoping I can get any assist that is offered to support my mom in this circumstance. I’m not going to halt for the reason that I refuse to see my mother out in the streets,” Johnson said.

Late Wednesday evening CBS 6 Issue Solvers uncovered that Johnson’s eviction established for Thursday morning was canceled.

Considering the fact that HOME’S Eviction Diversion System began previous yr, shut to 150 households have acquired money support.

Housing experts say House will continue on to use monetary means furnished as they anticipate a tsunami of eviction instances for the remainder of 2020 and beyond.

To contact the Eviction Diversion Hotline, call 1-833-663-8428.