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Post by Guest Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:48 pm

n the last few days, the U.S. government census figures have revealed that 1 in 2 Americans have fallen into poverty or are struggling to live on low incomes. And we know that the financial hardships faced by our neighbors, colleagues, and others in our communities will be all the more acutely felt over the holiday season.

Along with poverty and low incomes, the foreclosure rate has created its own crisis situation as the number of families removed from their homes has skyrocketed.

Since 2007, banks have foreclosed around eight million homes. It is estimated that another eight to ten million homes will be foreclosed before the financial crisis is over. This approach to resolving one part of the financial crisis means many, many families are living without adequate and secure housing. In addition, approximately 3.5 million people in the U.S. are homeless, many of them veterans. It is worth noting that, at the same time, there are 18.5 million vacant homes in the country.

The stark realities that persist mean that millions of families will be facing the holidays in temporary homes, or homes under threat, and far too many children will be wishing for an end to the uncertainty and distress their family is facing rather than an Xbox or Barbie doll.

Housing is a basic human need and a fundamental human right. Yet every day in the United States, banks are foreclosing on more than 10,000 mortgages and ordering evictions of individuals and families residing in foreclosed homes. The U.S. government’s steps to address the foreclosure crisis to date have been partial at best.

The depth and severity of the foreclosure crisis is a clear illustration of the urgent need for the U.S. government to put in place a system that respects, protects and fulfills human rights, including the right to housing. This includes implementing real protections to ensure that other actors, such as financial institutions, do not undermine or abuse human rights.

http://occupyamerica.crooksandliars.com/diane-sweet/35-million-homeless-and-185-million-va

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Post by Marian Tue Jan 03, 2012 1:05 am

So sad...
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Post by Fuentes Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:45 pm

Not very illuminating Tristen.

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Post by JoanB Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:51 pm

Fuentes wrote:
Not very illuminating Tristen.

Yeah. This document says nothing about low income numbers. Just those below the poverty level.
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Post by elvis44102 Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:05 am

way to many nearly 50 million below the poverty line
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Post by Prislla568 Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:28 pm

Scary numbers. Too many people with nothing to lose...
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