Letter of Thanks to Prof. Ed Allen and Students in the Housing and Consumer Law Clinic

Dear Professor Allen:

On behalf of my family and myself, we would like to thank you, Mr. Toto, Mr. Stiles, Ms. DeWitt and Mr. Hallock for helping us to keep our family home. There are really no words that can express how thankful and how blessed we are to have had you in our lives. During this highly traumatic and devastating time, you all guided me, supported me and taught me a lot about tenants' rights that I did not know existed. My mother's passing during this time made things more complicated, but I appreciate all the concern and acts of kindness expressed at that time. Having you all there throughout the whole process gave me the strength and the confidence that I needed to overcome this challenge. I am now able to have peace in my life again and my 9-year-old son is now feeling safe and secure in his home and is able to perform at his best in school again. Also, because of your help, I have now been able to achieve a goal of mine, which is to become a homeowner. As you know, I went to settlement on November 21, 2001 (the day before Thanksgiving). We really had a lot to thank God for. What a perfect time to become a homeowner.

Professor Allen, again I would like to thank you and your students, not only for the help you have given me and my family but also for all of the families you have helped throughout past years and future years to come. Keep up the great work.

Sincerely,
Vivian D. McCarter