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HousingResource Center rm Success Stories Continued... „ir in the I louse,? "..... On February 7, 2001 the resource center received a call from a resident n Robbinsdale concerning a need for a plumber to repair the water line to kitchen sink and faucet. Earlier that day she had gone to Robbinsdale City Hall for some assistance. They had no assistance available and referred her to this office. I went to the home to assess the extent of the need. The water was spraying all over the walls when she would attempt to draw water in the kitchen sink. In an attempt to find a solution to the problem and assist in resolving the issue is when I began to learn the severity of her condition. She had been a nurse in a Florida hospital when an accident occuned which resulted in Hepatitis "C ". When this was revealed her husband left her and their 7 year -old daughter. Becoming very ill she returned to Minnesota with her daughter. She entered into a year long chemo- therapy program and the Hepatitis went into remission. However, recently she found that the Hepatitis returned and another year long of chemo - therapy would be necessary. In the mean time, Ernest sought out the possible use of "last resort" funds and was given authorization for its use. I was able on short notice secure a company who would make the necessary repairs. One Monday, February 56 making a final inspection she indicated that she had become very ill and went to the doctor who preliminarily indicated that the likelihood of colon cancer was evident. Following is her letter thanking us: Mr. Ditch: "My name is And recently I had to contact you to receive some help repairing a plumbing problem. You were very helpful and the job was done just two days after I had contacted you. Carolyn Olson was very instrumental in the process. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated all your help and kindness. I did not take your help and guidance for granted. I am so very grateful for ALL your help. Sincerely, M.R." Special G3ilf...... This senior lady living in Brooklyn Center has little income. The electric service was pulling away from the facia board and could have created a real hazard. Following is her letter thank us: Mr. Ditch: Thank you again for all you and the Housing Resource Enter did for me. It is people like you and your organization that makes it so possible for me to stay living in my home. You are a special gift from God. Take care & God's Blessings, P.H." tMort Qa c4C Foreclosure Assistance In Action A woman with 5 children came to our office for assistance, She lived with her mother in her mother's home. She had quit work two years earlier to take care of her ill mom, who had now died. The mom left the house to this daughter, one of 10 children, since she was poor and other siblings had good jobs and resource, the siblings agreed to this as well. The woman also brought her attorney along, who really was of no help since this was not his expertise. The problem was that as her mom was seriously ill, the mortgage payments had fallen behind. The lender wanted to foreclose. The daughter was back at work, however her credit wasn't the best. The lender, a credit union, wanted the mortgage paid off, even if that meant selling the house to someone else, they did not care. In order for her to keep the house the lender, our staff asked for an appointment with the credit union and the outcome was that we were able to convince them to leave the existing mortgage in place for two years, with the daughter making payments, until her credit was cleared up and then the credit union would give the daughter a new mortgage. -18-