Occupy Birmingham – Occupy Our Homes
Occupy Birmingham is taking a stand against Bank of America by moving into local communities to help those under the threat of wrongful foreclosure. Our first “Occupy Our Homes” action is on the behalf of the Ward family. Due to a real estate agent’s fraud, the Wards are on the brink of losing their home even though they’ve NEVER MISSED A SINGLE PAYMENT. While they have the ability to continue paying their mortgage, Bank of America refuses to allow them to keep their home (which they’ve already paid over 35,000 dollars on) after a real estate company pocketed 2 years of payments made on the property. Rather than allow the family to pay on the home, the bank prefers to lose money and offer it up for auction. Not only will this cost the Wards’ their home, but the entire neighborhood is devalued by rising number of foreclosures.
UPDATE (1-17-2012): As a result of the hard work and participation of people like you, we have been successful in opening communication with Bank of America. The Wards received a phone call from Bank of America corporate offices, and they have moved the foreclosure sale date to March 29, 2012. Communication lines are open, and this is a first step toward potential negotiations. As a direct result of your participation, YOU have given the Wards a voice in standing up to Bank of America’s wrongful foreclosure.
This is not the end. We demand that Bank of America commit to a negotiation where the Wards gain ownership of the home that is rightfully theirs.
We ask that you continue to support the Wards and Occupy Birmingham by:
- Sending this page to your friends, family and neighbors, and telling them about the Ward’s story
- Signing the Petition and telling Bank of America how you feel
- Attending our Events
- Check with our website for regular updates
Watch the Wards’ Story Here:
We ask that Birmingham join us in standing up for the rights of people to keep their homes in the face of wrongful eviction.
Join us on the lawn of 2608 2nd Place NW to help a member of our community fight these devastating Bank policies.
Special Thanks to The Maddow Blog for Featuring This Story Here
Details are developing quickly, so be sure to check for regular updates on the Wards’ story and upcoming action details as they unfold Here on the website and on Facebook.
Occupying With the Wards
In the event that you or someone you know is facing wrongful foreclosure, contact Occupy Our Homes at homesforpeoplenotforbanks@
Contact Our Foreclosure Committee:
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