People’s Hearing Monday May 20th to Stop Fannie and Freddie Foreclosures

Posted on May 9, 2013 by washtenawcat

Join the Southeast Michigan foreclosure-defense coalition Detroit Eviction Defense for a People’s Hearing on Monday, May 20th, 4-6 PM in Dearborn:

Tell the Feds to Stop Foreclosures by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
Organized by Detroit Eviction Defense
Monday, May 20th, 4 – 6 PM
UAW Local 600 Hall
10550 Dix Ave. at Wyoming, Dearborn MI

More information on the event at the Detroit Eviction Defense website.

If you want to get an idea of the kinds of testimony that will be presented to the delegation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at the May 20 People’s Hearing, check out this powerful video produced by Detroit Eviction Defense on the effect of foreclosures on neighborhoods and families in Southeast Michigan, and what they are doing to fight it:

May Community Meeting

Posted on April 30, 2013 by washtenawcat

Problems with your bank or landlord? Join the monthly open community meeting of Washtenaw Eviction & Foreclosure Defense. Learn about your rights, obtain free legal advice, and discuss ways to mobilize in defense of tenants and homeowners.

7 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2013
First Congregational United Church of Christ,
218 N. Adams St., Ypsilanti
Questions? Call (734) 707-1933 or e-mail washtenawforeclosures@gmail.com

April Community Meeting

Posted on April 3, 2013 by washtenawcat

7 PM, Wednesday, April 10, 2013
First Congregational United Church of Christ,
218 N. Adams St., Ypsilanti
Questions? Call (734) 707-1933 or e-mail washtenawforeclosures@gmail.com

WEFD at EMU Eco-Justice Conference Saturday March 23

Posted on March 16, 2013 by washtenawcat

Hello neighbors! Next Saturday at Eastern Michigan University is the Eco-Justice Conference where WEFD will be doing a workshop about the development of our group, along with the success we’ve had working with residents to organize themselves in their HUD high-rise, where they’ve been continuously harassed by the office management. This workshop will be a great way to learn more about the work the Washtenaw Eviction & Foreclosure Defense has been doing and also how to get plugged in!

Our workshop will be at 10 am on Saturday, March 23rd. This event is free. Also, as a heads up, you might want to get there a little early (for other workshops and/or) because parking can be difficult if you’re not familiar with the campus.

Hope to see you there!!!!

Facebook event

March Community Meeting

Posted on March 4, 2013 by washtenawcat

7 PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2013
First Congregational United Church of Christ,
218 N. Adams St., Ypsilanti
Questions? Call (734) 707-1933 or e-mail washtenawforeclosures@gmail.com

February Community Meeting

Posted on February 4, 2013 by washtenawcat

Problems with your bank or landlord? Join the monthly open community meeting of Washtenaw Eviction & Foreclosure Defense. Learn about your rights, obtain free legal advice, and discuss ways to mobilize in defense of tenants and homeowners.

7 PM, Wednesday, Feburary 20, 2013
First Congregational United Church of Christ,
218 N. Adams St., Ypsilanti

Questions? Call (734) 707-1933 or e-mail washtenawforeclosures@gmail.com

Jorge Parra, Fired GM Worker from Columbia in 55th Day of Hunger Strike, at 2013 Detroit Auto Show

Video

This is housing related in a way, because these families will lose theirs eventually if GM does not negotiate. Many of WEFD’s members support this man, Jorge Parra, and his cause, and have attended many protests with him. Solidarity with Columbia!

Washtenaw Eviction & Foreclosure Defense

Banks out – Families In!