Bankruptcy Kitchener Blog by Scott Schaefer

The Waterloo Running Series put on great running races throughout the year, including last week-end’s Waterloo Classic Road Race featuring 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM races. I have taken up the sport of running over the past year and find it challenging as well as rewarding. I ran the 5KM race. It was the 4th time I entered into a 5KM race and wanted to push myself for a personal best time of around the 23 minute mark. In the end, I ran a 23:01 gun time (with a 22:52 chip time). I need to thank Thom Light and Ian Martin for running with me and pushing me for these results.

But beyond the race, was a good cause – fundraising for Heartwood Place. Heartwood Place is a charity who’s effort is to help with affordable housing in the Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge area. Thanks to my personal sponsors: friends, family and especially the Kitchener office of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc.
As a Trustee in Bankruptcy operating our Kitchener office, I meet with people every day that are struggling financially. Some of the people I see are unable to afford their rent. It is important to have local organizations that help those in need with affordable rent, rental places, and rent arrears. Below is a list of some of the organizations to seek help from if you are having rent related issues:

Heartwood Place
Lutherwood Housing Services including their Rent Bank
Region of Waterloo Social Serives
City of Waterloo
City of Kitchener
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Kitchener-Waterloo Rental Apartments
Places4Rent

If you are unable to pay your rent due to some or all of your bills, then maybe a consumer proposal or personal bankruptcy is the option you need to give you a financial fresh start and allow you to keep current with your rent. Myself or any one of our associates can be reached at 310-PLAN or via e-mail to arrange a free consultation to review your situation and options.

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