Clergy Press Conference: Ash Wednesday at Wells Fargo Headquarters

Many of you have probably heard about the report out of Phil Ting’s office finding over 80% of the foreclosures carried out in San Francisco from 2009 through 2011 had at best irregularities and in some cases used illegal processes. The report's conclusion identifies the system as 'utterly broken.'

SF CARE's own Rev. Valerie McEntee is helping plan the Clergy Press Conference this Wednesday at Wells Fargo Headquarters to call on the sheriff’s department to cease enforcing foreclosures until the system can be repaired.

Media will be present and it helps our cause if we have a big turnout, so please consider coming down to 464 California Street at 10a.m. this Wednesday for this half hour action.

If you want to read the Ting report, you can find the link to it in this New York Times article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/16/business/california-audit-finds-broad-irregularities-in-foreclosures.html

You can RSVP on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/events/289378257795118/

We hope to see you there!

2 Videos Featuring Mikey

This week i interviewed Welcome volunteer, Mikey. Here are two of the videos that were created from that interview.

Faith = Action is a series of videos where individuals and groups talk about how their faith compels them to respond to poverty and hunger issues. Hopefully the videos will encourage you to put your faith into action or to speak out about the great work you already do. Here is Mikey's response. Notice that getting involved volunteering as a child made him more willing to act on his faith as an adult.


3 Lenses on Mental Health is a series about common mental health issues that are found in increased number among those living In poverty or who experience hunger. The videos will feature the views of psychologists, pastors and individuals who are homeless or formerly homeless speaking about how their condition made it difficult to get off the streets. The goal of this project is to increase awareness and is not intended to diagnose or inform you how to treat mental health issues. Please consult credentialed professional support for that. For emergencies, call 911.

Location:San Francisco