Evelyn Sandlin, an 84-year-old woman, is being forced to leave her home of 53 years in Erlanger, Kentucky, after the new ownership of her duplex terminated all leases, effective August 31. Sandlin, who raised her family in the home with her late husband, described the duplex as ‘the nicest place I ever lived, except for my own mom’s home.’ She has been making calls all day in search of a new home, but cost, location, and accessibility have made the search process challenging.
Community Support
Her neighbor, Evan Maines, who has been working to support her during this difficult time, has taken to social media to ask for help for Sandlin. Another neighbor across the street has set up a GoFundMe to help Sandlin. The family member who purchased the duplex said they believed they were simply buying a property for sale and were unaware of the hardship it would cause. They expressed hope that local organizations can help Sandlin during this transition.
Sandlin is not only dealing with the stress of finding a new home but also with deteriorating health. She is scheduled for a PET scan to check for potential cancer. The community is rallying around her, and her story is a testament to the importance of supporting one another in times of need.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
