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Novato, CA. Violent Attacks on Unhoused People in Novato Spur Camp-In Protest at City Hall Today

For Immediate Release Contact Robbie Powelson: 415-847-7500 — Novato CA – A week after a person was caught on camera slashing tents in a Novato homeless encampment, unhoused community members and supporting activists are camping outside of Novato City Hall…

Judge Susan van Keulen just granted a 7 day extension of the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) protecting the campers at San Lorenzo Park from eviction for one more week.

Federal Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen just granted a 7 day extension of the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) protecting the campers at San Lorenzo Park from eviction for one more week. Another hearing will be held on January 13, 2021.…

15 Years of building power for Human Rights

Enjoy Our Celebration Video from Upstart Media on Vimeo. Hey Everybody, As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary, our work at WRAP is more urgent than ever. We need your support to raise funds for 2021. We have started strong:…

SAVE THE DATE!! 22nd Homelessness Marathon to air Wednesday, December 9th, 6-10 p.m., ET

For immediate release 22nd Homelessness Marathon to air Wednesday, December 9th, 6-10 p.m., ET CONTACT: Jeremy Alderson, 607-546-2084, radio@lightlink.com, http://news.homelessnessmarathon.org Jessica Lockhart, 207-780-4598, programdirector@wmpg.org, http://www.wmpg.org The Covid-19 pandemic has made it harder to do our annual Homelessness Marathon…

San Francisco, CA. TODAY: #LandBack Proposal Given to UC Hastings & SF Mayor By Houseless/disabled, indigenous youth and elders

For Immediate Release Press Contacts Leroy Moore or Tiny Garcia- (510) 435-7500 deeandtiny@gmail.com #LandBack Proposal Given to UC Hastings & the SF Mayor By Houseless/disabled, indigenous youth and elders who are “Touring” the Tenderloin demanding housing and reparations for Thousands…

Oakland, CA. Oakland Implements Apartheid for Unhoused Residents

For Immediate Release Press Contact: Tiny Garcia (510) 435-7500 deeandtiny@gmail.com Oakland Implements Apartheid for Unhoused Residents At yesterdays Oakland city council meeting the extremely dangerous Encampment Management Policy was unanimously approved, which will result in the forced removal, further criminalization,…

Weigh in TODAY on Oakland’s Encampment Proposal

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Comments to Oakland’s Proposed Homeless Encampment Management Policy PDF Action Alert: Reach out to the City Council of Oakland and urge members to reject the Oakland City Administrator’s proposed encampment policy that will result in unconstitutional…

Denver, CO. Lawsuit Filed Against the Sweeps and the City’s Ongoing Violations of Lawsuit Settlement

Plaintiff speaks at press conference today announcing the lawsuit Today, October 5th 2020, a lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction was filed against the City of Denver for violating constitutional rights of homeless individuals, and violating the agreed upon settlement from Lyall…

Los Angeles, CA. Chinatown Business Improvement District is trying to reestablish itself despite the lack of community support. Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29 at 10am, we need your support! Would you have the capacity to do two things?

As many of you might already know, the Chinatown Business Improvement District is trying to reestablish itself despite the lack of community support. Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29 at 10am, we need your support! Would you have the capacity to do…

RELEASE: PHILADELPHIA HOUSING ACTION CLAIMS VICTORY AFTER 6 MONTH DIRECT ACTION CAMPAIGN FORCES CITY TO RELINQUISH 50 VACANT HOMES TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUST.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2020 CONTACT Wiley Cunningham (215) 626 8818 Jenifer Bennetch (215) 554 1386 philadelphiahousingaction@protonmail.com philadelphiahousingaction.info Philadelphia Housing Action claims victory after 6 month direct action campaign forces City to relinquish 50 vacant homes to community land…