New Orleans Landing in New Orleans at 1:30 AM, the calendar alert said it was ACORN’s anniversary, our 49th birthday. The real celebration though had already happened the day before in Hamilton, Ontario, as ACORN Canada’s Convention had featured a final day of marches and multiple actions on a gorgeous day in every way. …
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In Canada, The Plight of Low-and-Moderate Income Families is an Issue with Allies
Hamilton The ACORN Canada biennial convention is many things to many people, especially ACORN members, but it is also a measuring stick of the increasing power and influence of the organization. There were more members in attendance. There were more cities represented. Even the fact that the convention was held in Hamilton where the organization …
Action Day for ACORN in Ottawa Conventions
Ottawa The last day of an ACORN Convention is action day. It starts early because it’s also going home day for the members, as they pack out their gear on the buses so they are ready to roll once the work is done. There were already members sitting on the steps outside of the dorm …