Community Raises Funds to Keep Santa Barbara Woman From Eviction

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Just days following a News Channel exclusive story, community members in Santa Barbara have come together to fully raise the money needed for a local tenant to meet her April 30th rent deadline, preventing eviction.

The effort means Shawn Hernandez will be able to remain in her home after what had been a looming deadline that put her housing at risk. The community raised 100 percent of the required funds in time.

The tenant is now sharing an emotional reaction after learning she will not be evicted and can stay in her home thanks to the support she received.

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