Urgent Appeal: Help Michelle Beizai if you can or share her story
A 61-year-old highly educated American woman, victim of illegal or extortionate housing for 25 years, along with all the accompanying theft and violence, needs urgent housing offers or contributions in Paris.
Most Urgent Needs
Winter is coming up soon: Michelle needs a safe place to stay immediately.
- 🏠 Housing: A independent room, chambre de bonne (renovated old maid's quarters) or studio in Paris (9th/10th/11th districts preferred) for the winter.
- ❤️ Financial Support: Donations for food, daily necessities, and a secure locker for her belongings.
- 🤝 Advocacy: Effective and affirmative Legal or administrative interventions to definitively resolve her complex situation.
Current Situation
Emergency: Three incidents of major street violence by two unknown men have made finding secure accommodation even more urgent for the winter ahead.
Michelle is a US citizen with extensive educational and professional credentials who has resided legally in France since 1995. After 25 years of terrible housing conditions outside legal norms and unsuccessful legal battles sabotaged by judicial malpractice, she has been living on the streets for the past 2.5 years.
Who is Michelle?
- US Citizen: Born in Michigan (1963), legal resident in France since 1995.
- Highly Educated: University of Michigan, Boston University School of law, Columbia University.
- Professional Background: Qualified attorney (Mass. bar), licensed stockbroker, former fashion industry professional (Pierre Balmain, Torrente).
- Resilient: Independent and articulate despite overwhelming adversity.
How You can Help
Housing Offers
Seeking winter housing (immediate through spring) or longer-term stable accommodation in Paris at a fair price. Good Quality "chambre de bonne" (Maid's room) welcome.
Contributions
Financial donations to support housing costs, health, food, and basic necessities. Every contribution helps restore Michelle's humanity and dignity.
Advocacy
Pro bono Legal support or connections to organizations that can properly resolve her complex situation.