ATTN: dozens of Black and racialized families need your help. They are at risk of being unhoused in the middle of a global pandemic because @Habitat_org is reneging on a promise they made -- trying to claw themselves out of debt on the backs of more than 50 low income families

These families had an agreement with Edmonton& #39;s Habitat for Humanity wherein they helped build their own homes in exchange for an interest-free mortgage. This was originally a blessing, an incredible opportunity for families who may not have otherwise had access to home ownership

@Habitat_org Edmonton stumbled into financial trouble & turned on these low income families, telling them they have to choose: either agree to a new mortgage with interest rates they cannot afford, or they will be evicted. This is unacceptable.

CALL TO ACTION: contact @Habitat_org Edmonton& #39;s board of directors and their main office to demand they honour their agreement with these families. Tell @Habitat_org not to balance their books on the backs of low-income families. #BlackLivesMatter https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> #HousingForAll

Article on the case: https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/edmonton/2020/6/15/1_4985778.html

Video">https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/edm... interview with a resident: https://youtu.be/pK5kOA47LY8 

Letter">https://youtu.be/pK5kOA47L... template to board: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O3dWX9iX5OQFTLIMN39LMZUFH2vLbTvHbUhJ3ljxJ8Q/edit?usp=drivesdk">https://docs.google.com/document/...

also: help @place_carter cover their legal fees. I know their lawyer personally. He cares deeply, works hard and will do this work for free, but social justice lawyering is more sustainable if he doesn& #39;t have to. https://www.gofundme.com/f/habitat-for-humanity-partner-families-legal-fees?utm_source=customer&utm_">https://www.gofundme.com/f/habitat...