ACORN

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[edit] Mission

ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, is the nation's largest community organization of low- and moderate-income families, working together for social justice and stronger communities.

Since 1970, ACORN has grown to more than 350,000 member families, organized in 850 neighborhood chapters in over 100 cities across the U.S. and in cities in Argentina, Peru, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Canada.

ACORN's accomplishments include successful campaigns for better housing, schools, neighborhood safety, health care, job conditions, and more.

ACORN members participate in local meetings and actively work on campaigns, elect leadership from the neighborhood level up, and pay the organization's core expenses through membership dues and grassroots fundraisers.

ACORN has constantly challenged the traditional notions of what a community organization is, and its family of organizations includes two radio stations, a voter registration network, a housing corporation, and several publications.

[edit] Issues

Budget Issues

Labor and Worker's Rights

Immigration

Discrimination/Racial Issues

Stronger Communities

[edit] In the News

Press Center

Article about Philadelphia Sheriff suspending the sales of Foreclosed homes

Phila. sheriff's home sales suspended

Article from Real Estate News about Activists saving homes

Voices of Foreclosure Homeowners Sing a Victorious Tune

Connecticut Post article about Sen. Dodd's fight to save homeowners in crisis

4-month-long Fight Saves Home for Woman

[edit] Contact Information

ACORN

Communications Director

Charles D. Jackson

Telephone: 504-994-4669

Email: communications@acorn.org

Press Coordinator

David T. Baker

Telephone: 504-267-3764

Email: acorncomm@acorn.org

Home Page

Join ACORN

ACORN-Wisconsin

Phone: 414-276-8181

Fax:414-342-1998

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