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.

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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For Immediate Release; Thursday December 1st, 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by SNOL

Housing Advocates, Foreclosure Victims Applaud Coakley Action Against Big Banks (Download the .pdf here) Housing Advocates, Foreclosure Victims Applaud Coakley Action Against Big Banks Coalition calls Attorney General’s 60-page complaint a ‘bold stand’ to hold financial institutions and servicers accountable BOSTON – … Continue reading →

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WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED EXHIBIT!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by SNOL

This month we’re partnering with Kelly Creedon of We Shall Not Be Moved to transform a vacant commercial space in downtown Springfield into a community-inspired gallery. This exhibit will feature community-generated images and stories from the grassroots struggle against foreclosure in … Continue reading →

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Donate to the Legal Defense/Bail Fund

Posted on November 22, 2011 by SNOL

Our 15 sisters and brothers who sat-in in solidarity with hundreds of families throughout New England fighting eviction and foreclosure against Bank of America and the Wall Street banks were released yesterday at around 11:00 PM and arraigned today. They … Continue reading →

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Press Coverage From November 21 March & Sit-In (more to come)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by SNOL

Democracy Now! We’re the 7th Story in at the 6:40 minute mark — check out the link to the video alone on our facebook page. WAMC/Northeast Public Radio: Protestors Arrested At Bank Of America Office In Springfield   New England Public Radio: Bank … Continue reading →

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