Help my daughter Heather with Emergency needs

Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am fundraising for my daughter, Heather Charpentier. Unfortunately Heather has been off work since August 2021, due to 3 herniated discs in her lower back, along with Neuropathy and Radiculopathy. These issues cause terrible pain, numbness and the inability to work because she can't sit, stand, lift or walk for more than about 15 minutes or less at a time. Due to being off work since August and the fact that short term/long term disability has been much less than her income was when she was working, plus the disability checks haven't been on time due to the insurance company's error. This has all caused overdue bills, late fees for rent, utilities and a few basic needs that need to be met. Heather lives with her boyfriend and 6 kids, ages 14 down to 2 yrs. Obviously there is great concern that they could end up homeless if the rent isn't paid and the utilities will get shut off if not paid. They are careful with their money and Heather has been collecting can donations from people to help out, but it is nowhere near enough to all their bills, which has been helpful for much needed gas money so her boyfriend can continue working. This has been very hard for them as they are used to 2 incomes and now they have 1 1/2 of that. Fortunately they have help with food, but the $975 for November rent plus late fee of $100(They will need help with December & January rent as well) then the 2 months worth of electric is $897.

They also need money for gas for trips to Doernbechers in Portland for 2 of the kids who have ongoing medical needs, along with Heather's medical trips to OHSU. The round trips really add up. These appts started to be more regular as of last month and so this has contributed in depletion of funds for rent and utilities, etc

any questions you can email me, Heather's mom, Jennifer at the address listed in the info section

Thank you so much for taking a look at this page and for donating if you are able. Anything will help and be greatly appreciated. I certainly don't want to see my daughter and family homeless. Thank you from the bottom of this mother's heart.