<div>Bev Forrest is 73 years old and a longtime member of the Collingwood community. She is currently living in a 10x10 shed on her own property.
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<div>In 2019, Bev Forrest lost her husband.
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<div>In the years that followed, she faced challenges no one could have predicted.
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<div>In 2022, Bev became one of more than 200 older Ontarians identified by police as victims in a province-wide mortgage fraud investigation known as Project Nettle. Police have publicly reported that this scheme involved fraudulent door-to-door agreements and high-interest mortgages that left many elderly homeowners in financial peril.
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<div>In 2023, a detective came to Bev’s home to inform her that a second mortgage had been registered against her property without her knowledge. Like many victims reported in the media, Bev had unknowingly become entangled in a complex and devastating financial situation.
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<div>Bev immediately retained a lawyer and has been fighting a civil case ever since. After three years, she has already incurred approximately <strong>$35,000 in legal fees</strong>, and there is currently no clear timeline for resolution.
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<div>Then in March 2024, tragedy struck again. Bev’s home caught fire. The house now has significant structural damage and is unlivable.
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<div>Because there is a lien registered on the property and ongoing civil litigation, Bev cannot simply sell the property and move on.
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<div>She continues to make payments on her first mortgage while living in temporary conditions.
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<div><strong>Where Bev Is Living Now</strong>
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<div>Thanks to incredible local generosity, community members helped build a small 10x10 wooden structure on her property so she would have shelter.
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<div>Inside, she has:
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<div>•	A bed
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<div>•	A small heater
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<div>•	A hot plate
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<div>•	Her beloved pet bunny
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<div>There is no plumbing.
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<div>She walks to a nearby laundromat to use the washroom.
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<div>She showers at a friend’s house every other day.
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<div>She pays her neighbor $100/month to use electricity.
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<div>She receives a modest fixed income through CPP, Old Age Security, and GIS. However, after mortgage payments, property taxes, and basic expenses, she has very little left — often less than $100 per month. She relies on local food drives and church support for meals.
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<div>She has explored housing supports, but many available options do not allow pets, and her bunny is her primary source of comfort and companionship during this incredibly difficult time.
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<div>Bev is 73 years old.
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<div>She has survived two winters in this structure. She does not want to endure a third.
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<div><strong>Why We’re Raising $50,000</strong>
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<div>The goal of this fundraiser is to provide Bev with stability and options while her legal case continues.
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<div>Funds raised will go directly to Bev and will be used for:
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<div>•	Ongoing legal fees related to her civil case
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<div>•	Securing rental housing for next winter
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<div>•	Basic living stability while her case works through the courts
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<div>$50,000 may sound like a large number.
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<div>But if:
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<div>•	1,000 people gave $50
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<div>•	or 500 people gave $100
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<div>We would reach the goal.
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<div>Small contributions add up quickly. <strong>Any amount helps.</strong>
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<div><strong>About the Legal Situation</strong>
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<div>Project Nettle is an active criminal investigation, and multiple individuals have been charged. However, criminal proceedings can take years and do not automatically resolve civil mortgage disputes.
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<div>Bev’s civil case is ongoing. There is no clear timeline for resolution.
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<div>This fundraiser is not about legal judgment. It is about ensuring that Bev has safe, stable housing while the legal process unfolds.
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<div><strong>If You Can’t Donate – Please Share</strong>
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<div>You may not be able to give financially.
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<div>That’s okay.
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<div>Sharing this page could make all the difference.
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<div>One share reaches dozens.
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<div>A few hundred shares could change her life.
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<div>Want to make sharing even easier? <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mpTIIUO8eJSN8TEQ3PQogRNNQSsaysEOGOzOR5g5kWc/edit?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Here are some simple caption templates</a> you can copy and paste.
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<div>Bev is resilient. She is kind. She is fighting. She has done everything she can to fight her legal battle and maintain her dignity.
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<div>Now she needs her community.
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<div>Let’s make sure a 73-year-old woman doesn’t spend another winter in a shed.
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<div>All funds raised will go directly to Bev Forrest to support her legal fees and housing stability.
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<div>Updates will be shared as appropriate.
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