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WE NEED MORE HOMES NOT MORE DISPLACEMENT

CALL YOUR CITY COUNCILOR TODAY! On Monday June 20th, there will be two issues brought up in the Springfield City Council to reduce the number of foreclosures and evictions in Springfield. First, an ordinance that would increase the burdens to … Continue reading

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No One Leaves Feature Article in Valley Advocate

Check out the No One Leaves Feature Story in the Valley Advocate written by Maureen Turner! Go to the “Get Involved” Page to learn how to get involved with the campaign!  

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350-400 Gather to Protest B of A and the Wall St. Banks at Copley Square!

A Second video from May 14th (6 min) …a larger size version of this video is on the May 14 page under “Videos” *Video: may 14 2011, copley square, boston, ma To watch an 8 1/2 minute video click here. … Continue reading

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Hearing and Protest off…join us for two upcoming actions!

Last night at our weekly Bank Tenant Association meeting we continued to build on the incredible energy of the Dunwell family vigil over the weekend. We had planned to gather on Thursday morning to continue the Dunwell’s fight against the … Continue reading

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Candlelight Vigil with the Dunwell Family

(To download a printable pdf version of the flyer for this event, click here.)   David, Yanick and their 3 daughters are at risk of being evicted by Fannie Mae, after their home was foreclosed on by Bank of America.  … Continue reading

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Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy: A March for Economic Justice in Springfield, Massachusetts

On Monday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. The No One Leaves Campaign will join with Jobs with Justice & Street Heat at Springfield City Hall. We will march to Bank of America then back to rally on the City Hall … Continue reading

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Bank Tenant Leaders Head to Boston

Last Saturday, bank tenant leaders from the Springfield Bank Tenant Association, headed to Boston to build with residents and activists from 9 different cities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that organizing local resistance to fight back against foreclosures and evictions … Continue reading

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Bank Tenant Movement Building Meeting Location Changed

The location for the BTA Movement Building meeting on March 15th, 2011 from 6 to 8 PM has been changed to: 721 State Street, Springfield, MA Springfield Partners for Community Action Building For more information please call us at 413-734-4948 … Continue reading

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“GREAT TENANTS LIVE HERE” — 20 supporters gather for solidarity vigil

Today, on a cold blustery day, residents and supporters gathered at 32-34 Parallel Street in Springfield, Massachusetts to hold a peaceful vigil in solidarity with tenants Marisa Brown and Scheana McMillan and their families. Singing “We Shall Not Be Moved” … Continue reading

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Vigil in Solidarity with Ms. Brown & Ms. McMillan

THURSDAY MARCH 3RD 2011 — 1:30PM 32-34 Parallel Street, Springfield, MA (MAP) On Thursday March 3rd at 1:30 p.m., please join the No One Leaves/ Nadie Se Mude campaign for a vigil in front of the home of Marisa Brown and … Continue reading

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