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November 30, 2011 · 8:22 am ↓

OCCUPY DENVER HOLDS MARCH AND RALLY ABOUT THE HOUSING CRISIS AND
RESULTING HOUSELESSNESS
Foreclosures equal homelessness. End foreclosures now. Stop corrupt
bankers from kicking families our of their homes.

Occupy Denver is holding a march and rally drawing attention to the
ongoing housing crisis caused by the 1% and the resulting increase of
homeless families here in Denver. We are asking for the 99% to join us
on Saturday Dec. 3 at Civic Center Park to stand up in solidarity with
victims of the housing crisis. We will be inviting families who have
lost their homes in the foreclosure crisis to share their stories in
an open forum starting at 11:30am before the march.

Occupy Denver is currently looking for more individuals or families
who are facing foreclosure or have been been foreclosed on. We would
like to make sure that you have the opportunity to share your stories
and your solutions at the rally this Saturday. Occupy Denver and other
Occupations around the country are going to do what we can to stop
foreclosures. Please email us at general@occupy.org to make sure your
story can be shared.

The “mainstream media” has been asking what has brought us into the
streets (as if they don’t already know). In 2008 the housing bubble
burst and the markets crashed – the depression began. Banks had
bundled our mortgages into complex packages and sold them to global
bankers. Once their house of cards fell, we fell out of our houses.
The foreclosures began, but the arrests of those responsible never
happened. It’s time to address the roots of our problems, hold those
responsible accountable and lend a hand to those in need during the
holiday season and beyond.

The largest growing demographic of homeless people in Denver are
families. Many Denver families are facing foreclosures during the
holiday season. Governor Hickenlooper has a 10 year plan to end
homelessness – we can’t wait ten years. The problems we face are too
enormous to wait any longer. We are taking action. Working together to
build a community, taking care of those in need and standing up
together for the 99%. Its time to stand up and occupy our neighbors’
yards when the banks come to take our homes. Occupy Foreclosures.

Let’s brave the cold weather together and show solidarity with those
who have lost everything during this crisis. United we stand. Stand up
as one and demand an end to foreclosures, let families stay in their
homes this holiday season. And for those who are already without a
home, let’s come together and do what we can to provide them with
opportunities. We invite the public to stay after the noon march and
take part in an open forum on solutions. For those interested in
learning what it is like and how to live houseless there will be an
Urban Camping seminar at 4p.m. If you want to be an occupier but can’t
occupy 24/7, we invite you this Saturday night to come occupy Civic
Center Park with us.

In addition, Occupy Denver will be participating in the Occupy
Foreclosures action in coordination with Occupations across America on
December 6. Stay tuned for more details.