Category Archives: Events

Rally Against SilverBrick and TIF Ordinance Victory

We can have Development in our City without Displacement! We can have Responsible Development  with Responsible Contractors  hiring Springfield Residents for Construction! This ordinance protects against wage theft and requires local and diverse residents to be hired.  Thank you to … Continue reading

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Guczek Family Vs Deutsche Bank

On March 28th, 2018, we asked you to make a call and show up for a Vigil for the Guzcek Family. Here is a short synopsis of his story. My name is Edward Guczek. I live at 183 Roosevelt Ave., … Continue reading

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WE DID IT! $12,940.40 TOGETHER! THANK YOU!

No big donations. No Corporate Grants. Just nearly 500 people chipping to raise $12,940.40! THANK YOU! Wow, when we sat down to plan the 10K by 10/10 Campaign we had an idea – lets turn to the incredible base of people … Continue reading

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Mel Watt: We’re Not Going Anywhere!

Community “Block Takeover” demonstrates the resistance prepared to fight any evictions by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac in Springfield, Massachusetts … READ MORE … OVER 100 RESIDENTS TO TAKE OVER EDGEMONT STREET, SPEAK OUT AND MARCH ON SIX VACANT HOMES … Continue reading

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

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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WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED EXHIBIT!

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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Mother’s Day March!

This past Saturday, about 25 Bank Tenant mothers, children and allies gathered and delivered a powerful mother’s day demand to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and wished workers of Bank of America a happy mother’s day. (to see a … Continue reading

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No One Leaves to Protest Williams Family Foreclosure Auction — March 24th at 10:30 AM

WILLIAMS FAMILY FORECLOSURE AUCTION PROTEST THURSDAY MARCH 24TH, 2011 @ 10:30 AM 1179 ST. JAMES AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD On February 22nd, 20 residents and allies gathered to protest the foreclosure auction of Ms. Inez Williams home. We successfully stopped the foreclosure … Continue reading

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Williams Family Protest 02/22/2011

Please join the Springfield Bank Tenant Association, No One Leaves Coalition and the Williams family, tomorrow at 10:30 AM to protest the foreclosure auction sale of their home by MidFirst Bank! WILLIAMS FAMILY FORECLOSURE AUCTION PROTEST TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22ND, 2011 … Continue reading

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