A Chantilly family was evicted Monday despite having raised nearly $2,000 to pay three months of back rent.

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Amber Munroe had raised the money with the help of local social organizations and churches. But Aumcrom Realty refused the money and proceeded with the eviction anyway, giving Munroe and her four children until 5 p.m. Monday to vacate the apartment in the Chantilly Mews apartment complex.

"I was shocked because ... it's the holidays, and I have four small kids all under the age of 6," Munroe said.

Black Women United for Action was one of the organizations that helped Munroe.

"Before a national holiday, you're going to have four children and a mother put out onto the street? I just think it's unconscionable, and we'll just have to take the next step," said David Toatley, an adviser to Black Women United for Action.

The realtor did not respond to three phone calls or a knock on its office door.

Fairfax Church of Christ had also stepped in to help. "We got involved to see how we could help because there are four children, and we worry about what will happen to them," said church minister Lisa Bosley.

Church volunteers helped Munroe pack up her things.

The family will be spending Thanksgiving in a hotel or other emergency housing being set up by the county.