Hi, we at UUCM (Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains) are setting up this Go Fund Me to help Jenny fix the roof on her mobile home, which was severely damaged in the recent snow storms in the area. Currently her property is unliveable. (Church members can also donate directly through a special account found on the UUCM website)

In Jenny's own words: A massive snowstorm beginning 27 February and continuing through the beginning of March brought dangerous high-levels of snow to the Grass

Valley area and all of Nevada County. The roof of my mobile home was not

strong enough to deal with the extra weight. During the storm I had help

sweeping snow off the roof. Even with this work done, the weight of the

snow grew to be such that my ceiling sagged and kitchen cabinets became

detached from the wall. The ceiling put such pressure on the tops of the

cabinets the ceiling of the “main room” sagged inward.

A contractor inspected the damage and determined the structure was

“uninhabitable” due to the ceiling/roof collapse. More than one inspection

was done to assure me a correct assessment was being made.

For several days I was told the trailer was “totaled” and not to anticipate

any repairs. Subsequent conversations with contractors, suppliers of

materials, and a local mobile home contractor, made it clear there were

options besides abandoning the structure. A “fix” was recommended at a

cost of $17,200.00. I signed a contract to follow up on the recommended

repairs.

I experienced the “scam” of my savings three years ago. A UUCM friend

made me realize the wire fraud was bogus. I had one hundred and forty

thousand dollars and lost all but twenty thousand. With that money I bought

my trailer home. This left me with very little resources for the disaster that I

am now experiencing.

The trailer is my “last resort” as a home. The loss of it would leave me

without any ability to house myself. The expense of repairing this trailer is

the most logical and appropriate direction to take, but without help I cannot

afford to cover the cost of repair. I am overwhelmed with fear for the future

but also comforted by the efforts of all who are working to help me get back

into my home. I appreciate any help that you can give.

Sincerely,

Jenny