The 99% keeps winning! In the last two months, we pushed President Obama to launch a full investigation into the Wall Street banks and a got promise from his administration to allow the Bush-era tax cuts to expire. But even with these huge wins, millions of homeowners are still underwater on their mortgages and need immediate assistance.
60% of homeowners have their mortgages through government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But the agency that oversees this program is run by Bush appointee Ed DeMarco who refuses to allow underwater homeowners to adjust mortgages to reflect real home values.
President Obama has the power to make sure Fannie and Freddie change their policy to provide relief to the ten million Americans struggling with mortgage debt.
That’s why on Thursday, March 15, we’ll head to Obama for America offices to tell the president: We’re sinking in underwater mortgages—throw the 99% a lifeline to keep us in our homes. In communities without an OFA office, we’ll rally in front of Wall Street banks, at the homes facing foreclosure, and in city squares to let the public and media know that the 99% is standing up to save our homes.
The 99% is just beginning our work this spring. In April, we’ll help train over 100,000 people to take nonviolent direct action in April; and on Tax Day, we’ll demand that corporations and the richest 1% pay their fair share. We’ll also hold corporations accountable at dozens of shareholder meetings and move millions of dollars from Big Banks to community banks.
Host your own Save Our Homes Rally or sign up for an event near you to help make this national day of action a success.
Events in your area:
| Thursday, 15 Mar 2012, 4:00 PM | Save Our Homes Rally – 5 miles away 130 E. Morgan St. 2 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) 130 E. Morgan St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Directions: Go East from Fayetteville Street on Morgan to 130 which is at the corner of Blount St. There is street meter paid parking. Hosted by Ned Yellig, Heather Kilcrease, Leverett Lynn Guess Description Over 6 million Americans lost their homes to foreclosure in the recent housing crisis. Ed DeMarco is a left over Bush appointee who heads the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Obama, Democrats, and all progressives want him out! On March 15th we will gather At $ PM at the Obama state headquarters @ 130 E Morgan Street to show him we support him and demand that he throw DeMarco out! |
| Thursday, 15 Mar 2012, 12:00 PM | Obama Worker Bees – 43 miles away Ash & Williams 0 registered participant(s) (150 maximum) 301 Ash Street Goldsboro, NC 27530 Hosted by Agnes Batts Description Come out and march with us on Thursday, March 15th, at 12:00pm on the corner of Ash & William Streets. Let’s ask President Obama to throw underwater homeowners a lifeline. We will deliver the petitions to the America Campaign Office for be given to the President. |
| Thursday, 15 Mar 2012, 5:00 PM | Save Our Homes – 62 miles away Obama Campaign Headquarters 2 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) 229 N. Greene St. Greensboro, NC 27401 Hosted by Barbara Council Description We will rally at the Obama Campaign Headquarters in downtown Greensboro and deliver petitions asking Obama to throw underwater home owners a lifeline. Please come and bring a sign if you can (we will also have signs available). We are encouraging everyone we can to come and stand up for the folks who are in danger of losing their homes. |
| Thursday, 15 Mar 2012, 12:00 PM | Give Us Back Our Homes – 91 miles away Thurway Shopping Center 4 registered participant(s) (150 maximum) 426 south stratford road winston salem, NC 27103 Directions: Corner of Knollwood and South Stratford in front of Thurway Shopping Center in Winston Salem. Hosted by thomas cannady Description Bank of America is so big that it is a danger to our economic health. It got that way by preying on the American Dream by issuing sub prime loans. Those loans have gone sour and many hard working decent people have lost their homes. President Obama can use his executive authority to help those who have lost their homes gain some financial and emotional relief. Come join us as we rally at the corporate headquarters of B of A in Winston Salem to ask the public to call the White House and ask the President to take action. |
| Thursday, 15 Mar 2012, 12:00 PM | Save Our Homes – 124 miles away OFA Office 3 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) 1524 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 Hosted by Garnetta Smith, Yvonne McJetters Description Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac hold 60% of mortgages—but the agency that oversees them is run by Bush appointee Ed DeMarco, who refuses to allow underwater homeowners to adjust their mortgages to reflect the true value of their homes. Homeowners are struggling to make ends meet. Helping them not only means saving their homes, it will also stabilize the market and help get the economy back on track for everyone. President Obama has the power to replace DeMarco and make sure Fannie and Freddie provide relief to Americans struggling with mortgage debt. We’ll tell President Obama: Millions of Americans are sinking in underwater mortgages—throw the 99% a lifeline to keep them in their homes! |
| Thursday, 15 Mar 2012, 5:00 PM | Save Our Homes! – 215 miles away OFA headquarters 10 registered participant(s) (200 maximum) 230 Hilliard Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 Hosted by Randy Bernard Description Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac hold 60% of mortgages—but the agency that oversees them is run by Bush appointee Ed DeMarco, who refuses to allow underwater homeowners to adjust their mortgages to reflect the true value of their homes. Helping homeowners not only means saving their homes, it will also stabilize the market and help get the economy back on track for everyone. President Obama has the power to replace DeMarco and make sure Fannie and Freddie provide relief to Americans struggling with mortgage debt. That’s why on Thursday, March 15—the same day the Senate Banking Committee meets in D.C. to discuss the fate of homeowners—we’re rallying at the Obama for America campaign office in Asheville. We’ll tell President Obama: Millions of Americans are sinking in underwater mortgages—throw the 99% a lifeline to keep them in their homes! |
