A northwest Tallahassee mother displaced by the Terra Lake Heights closure is finding her footing again, thanks to a network of local organizations and community volunteers.
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Terra Lake Heights mother finds community support after displacement from Tallahassee neighborhood
After the Terra Lake Heights closure forced dozens of families from their homes, many were left starting from scratch. The displacement followed multiple unaddressed fire code violations and missed code compliance hearings by the property owner, which led the Tallahassee Fire Marshal to order residents to move out.
For Jennifer Merelan, the sudden move meant not only finding a new home but also replacing many of the items her family had to leave behind…