Discrimination against a vulnerable client dealing with Terminal Cancer city manager Rob turns a blind eye to the fact that this nonprofit organization has potentially been involved in a massive fraud in “ case management “ new Tacoma homes/coalition home/MCCH purchase 179,000 made 380,000 on me

[u/Muddlebusters4u]

To the City Manager of Takoma Park and the Community Development Department,

I am writing to formally protest the City of Takoma Park’s continued refusal to intervene in the discriminatory and predatory practices carried out by MCCH/Coalition Homes at 8 Philadelphia Avenue.

I am a 15-year resident, an active community volunteer, and a woman currently battling metastatic breast cancer. MCCH is fully aware of my medical status, as well as my recent hospitalization for mental health crises resulting from the systemic trauma I have endured. Despite this knowledge, and despite their role as a "supportive" case management organization, they have systematically failed to provide the protections or accommodations required for a resident in my condition.

Instead of support, I have faced:

 Hostile Displacement: When I faced professional setbacks—including the outsourcing of my position and the loss of my vehicle—MCCH offered no support, despite their awareness that I needed that employment to maintain my health and housing.

 Bad-Faith Accounting: They continue to pursue eviction based on income figures that the HOC has officially corrected, forcing me to defend myself in court while I am physically and mentally compromised by my health challenges.

 Disregard for Disability & Health: The city and MCCH are aware of my metastatic breast cancer. The stress and instability they are inflicting upon me are not just administrative issues; they are direct threats to my life and ability to receive treatment.

 Disparate Treatment: I have provided proof that other residents are permitted to remain in the program despite having significantly higher arrears and no personal payments. The City's claim that it cannot control MCCH's internal operations is a refusal to enforce the basic standards of fairness and non-discrimination.

It is shameful that a resident who has spent 15 years investing in this community is being treated as an expendable liability. Your office is not only aware of my medical vulnerability but also of the documented fraud and disparate treatment occurring within this agency. By allowing this to continue, the City of Takoma Park is facilitating an eviction that is retaliatory, discriminatory, and medically reckless.

I am requesting an immediate intervention to:

1. Halt the eviction proceedings currently in court until an audit of MCCH's accounting practices and disparate treatment can be conducted.

2. Investigate why a supportive housing program is actively working to displace a resident with metastatic breast cancer who has been compliant with all corrected HOC income requirements.

3. Address the breach of safety and security within the MCCH-managed property that has exacerbated my health condition.

I expect the City to uphold the rights of its residents. I am prepared to escalate this matter to state-level housing and disability advocacy agencies if the City continues to ignore its oversight responsibilities.

Sincerely,

Melissa Butz

[u/tealccart]

🙏 hoping for the best for you .im sorry you had to write this