Speak Out June 11th - Save Jobs and Homes Now!

SAVE THE DATE! June 11, 2009

With an economy in crisis, fueled by increasing job losses and

rising rates of foreclosure, our country faces unprecedented

challenges. To bring attention to the needs of America's

communities, NCRC is organizing "Jobs and Homes Now!" a

Day of Action on June 11, 2009, to be held in 50 states and

in at least 50 locations (urban and rural) nationwide.

NCRC, led by its 25-member Board of Directors, will work with

its membership, national and community-based organizations

to hold the June 11th, Day of Action with three main areas

of focus:

1. Create Jobs. Create jobs for areas with

disproportionately high levels of unemployment

2. Stop Foreclosures. Stop foreclosures in areas with

disproportionately high rates of foreclosure

3. Rebuild Communities. Invest in communities with

the greatest infrastructure needs; e.g., areas with

historically inferior or poorly maintained infrastructure

NCRC has identified these as the three priority areas

necessary for economic recovery, and will work with targeted

national organizations, faith-based and labor union groups,

to push federal legislation that will address these areas.

Participating organizations, under the banner of "Jobs and

Homes Now," will have conversations in their communities

with policymakers (their national and local representatives,

governors, and others) about how local and state needs can

be addressed by action at the federal level.

The National Day of Action will also give NCRC the opportunity

to seek legislative support for CRA Modernization and a

comprehensive anti-predatory lending law.