Author Archives: SNOL

About SNOL

Springfield No One Leaves is a member-led community organization dedicated to organizing families most affected by the economic & foreclosure crisis. We organize against displacement and eviction and to defend our homes and our communities. Springfield Nadie Se Mude es una organización comunitaria dirigida por nuestros miembros y dedicada a organizar residentes más afectados por la crisis económica y de ejecuciones hipotecarias. Organizamos contra desplazamiento y desalojo y para defender nuestros hogares y nuestras comunidades.

VICTORY! AURORA BANK TO NEGOTIATE W/ MENDEZ FAMILY FOLLOWING BLOCKADE!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by SNOL

Exciting news and a message from our brother Jose Mendez: Last night I shared very exciting news with the members of the Springfield Bank Tenant Association! Just one week following the eviction blockade that we organized to defend my family … Continue reading →

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RALLY AGAINST FANNIE/FREDDIE IN NYC SEPT. 12Th

Posted on September 2, 2012 by SNOL

Springfield No One Leaves/Nadie Se Mude is part of a national movement of grassroots groups rising up against Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, and we’re heading to NYC on September 12th to join forces with groups from across the region … Continue reading →

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Updates – Tucker vs. Deutsche & Mendez vs. Aurora

Posted on August 3, 2012 by SNOL

Yesterday we got some incredible news – one day after back-to-back community vigils brought out over 200 people, 4 elected officials and heavy media attention to the Tucker & Mendez families’ fight against eviction, and spurred many people to make … Continue reading →

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Federal Court Upholds Springfield’s Historic Foreclosure Ordinance

Posted on July 3, 2012 by SNOL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday July 3, 2012 Contact : Amaad Rivera, Lead Sponsor of Ordinance 413-342-1782 Malcolm Chu, Springfield No One Leaves/Nadie Se Mude 718-666-6872 Federal Court Upholds Springfield’s Historic Foreclosure Ordinance Press conference to be held on Springfield City … Continue reading →

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Pressure from homeowners and housing activists wins Mandatory Mediation in Senate foreclosure bill

Posted on June 7, 2012 by SNOL

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Thursday, June 7, 2012 Pressure from homeowners and housing activists wins Mandatory Mediation in Senate foreclosure bill Contacts: Isaac Simon Hodes, Lynn United for Change, (781) 346-9199, info@LynnUnited.org Dominic DeSiata, (857) 203-2393, ddesiata@clvu.org Springfield … Continue reading →

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New Road Network Calls for Strengthened Foreclosure Legislation at the Democratic State Convention

Posted on June 5, 2012 by SNOL

On Saturday June 2, 2012 members of the NEW ROAD network (www.NewRoad.us) – a regional network of 9 New England cities organizing resistance to foreclosure, eviction & displacement – held a press conference outside of the Democratic State Convention. They … Continue reading →

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DeCaro Family Vigil Against Freddie Mac! ACTION STEPS!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by SNOL

Freddie Mac, What do you say? Take the offer and let them stay! Close to 100 residents hold candlelight vigil to protest Freddie Mac Yesterday nearly 100 neighbors and community members gathered in front of Linda and John DeCaro’s home in … Continue reading →

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DeCaro Family Vigil Tuesday @ 6:30 PM vs. Freddie Mac!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by SNOL

UPDATE: The DeCaro Vigil has been postponed to Tuesday march 6th @ 6:30 PM due to the weather – Please join us! We Demand That Freddie Accept BCC’S Offer WITHOUT Conditions We Demand That Freddie & Fannie REDUCE PRINCIPAL for … Continue reading →

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For Immediate Release – Friday Feb. 10, 2012

Posted on February 10, 2012 by SNOL

Foreclosure Settlement between five of the nation’s largest banks and government authorities acknowledges need for principal reduction but is not a solution to the foreclosure crisis. SPRINGFIELD, MA — For years, housing justice groups from across Massachusetts, including Springfield, Mass … Continue reading →

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MLK Day Victory – Auction Postponed amid pressure!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by SNOL

After multiple phone calls to their attorney’s offices and receiving press releases announcing our plans to protest with the Medina family, the bank has POSTPONED the auction as of 8 AM this morning! The auction is now scheduled for January 30th, 2012 … Continue reading →

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