The Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR) is fundraising for Jennifer Rodriguez, an immigrant from Venezuela. Jennifer has been in the states for 18 years and has work authorization here. However, despite her best efforts, she hasn't been able to find work since November of 2021. She is two months past due on rent, and utilities and, unfortunately, is not eligible for Rent Relief RI.

Right now, Jennifer needs financial support to pay for her medical bills. She does not have a date set for her surgery and does not know the expenses for MRI, anesthesia, and the surgery itself. She is currently on some financial aid through Lifespan, covering the surgery as long as she can get in scheduled for before April. However, this will not cover the anesthesia, often up to $3000.

For now, we are aiming to raise $3000 for her current medical bills, rent and utilities that she owes, and expenses for when she will be rehabilitating from surgery for four weeks. Please view the breakdown below.

AMOR is always so appreciative of the community we are a part of. We thank you for all the love and support everyone can provide for our directly impacted community members.

Please donate if you can and share widely!

Note from Jennifer Rodriguez:

Hello, my name is Jennifer Rodriguez. Last year, I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which cause menstrual, lower back and leg pain, heavy bleeding, and a strong urge to urinate.

Due to certain barriers as an immigrant, I do not have health insurance. However, I obtained financial assistance from Lifespan to be able to carry out the corresponding surgery in the coming months and remove these fibroids. This aid does not cover services received at Women and Infant Hospital and/or Care New England on September 28, 2021, for laboratory/pathological laboratory expenses and professional fees to doctors.

My request for all of you is a contribution that allows me to pay these bills urgently and prevent them from going to a collection office. I have been paying my living expenses with some savings, but I have not been able to get a new job so far. It's been a few months, and I don't qualify for rent relief, which adds to my concern as I am undergoing surgery and will need at least three weeks of recovery, according to my doctor's advice.

I would greatly appreciate any support you can give me to fulfill these commitments, taking into account that the job search, application, and selection take some time. Any contribution will be deeply appreciated, and it goes without saying that if you would like to verify my case, the details will be available at any time.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Rodriguez

Breakdown:

Current medical bills: $387

Current rent owed: $1400

Current utilities owed: $314

Future expenses while recovering from surgery:

One month's rent: $700

One month's utility bill: $157

Food: $80

Total: $3,038*

*not including unknown medical expenses due to surgery

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please share widely with your networks!

With love and solidarity,

AMOR (Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance)

The AMOR Alliance was formed in 2017 and is made up of five grassroots organizations:Providence Youth Student Movement, Direct Action for Rights & Equality, The FANG Collective, Colectivo Sin Fronteras and Ocean State Advocacy.

The AMOR Support Line (401-675-1414) launched on Valentine’s Day 2018, organizes community-led actions and support in response to immigration abuse, police brutality, and hate crimes.

When someone calls the support line we coordinate an appropriate response which can be in the form of legal support, mental health support, community response(s), as well as transportation and/or interpretation.

Your donation allows us to continue organizing our community to demand dignity and justice under inhumane circumstances!

Support AMOR Community Member with Medical Bills & Rent

By Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance

Support AMOR Community Member with Medical Bills & Rent