09/05/2026
Tyler Perry is helping an 81 year old Illinois woman get one step closer to returning home after months of uncertainty. Brenda Daurham was forced out of her Markham home after a pipe broke beneath her kitchen sink in February. Her family said Allstate later denied the insurance claim while the company that handled the restoration placed a lien of nearly $18,000 on the property. Perry learned about Daurham's situation after FOX 32 Chicago reported on her case.
Perry paid the lien in full which removed one of the biggest financial obstacles keeping Daurham from her home. Daurham said she was grateful for his generosity while stressing that her dispute with Allstate is not over. Local groups have also stepped up to help with furniture kitchen supplies lighting and other needs. Daurham's story has now brought support from people across her community as she prepares to finally return home.
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