Oakland Western Union called us in Toronto to let us know that they are NOT ready to sit down directly and meet with ACORN International and its federated organizations. Hardly a surprise, but nonetheless a disappointment at the arrogance of entrenched financial services companies and their resistance to changing predatory practices. After my last blog …
Author: wade
Deserted Communities in the Desert
Phoenix From the outside many of these communities in and around Phoenix still look normal and nice as you drive by. It is only when you slow down and look more closely at house after house that you notice even in the desert how many are overgrown with tumbleweed coming in, paint starting to chip, …
Finding Friends on Microfinance, but Western Union Not so Much
Phoenix Winning any kind of global financial justice for low-and-moderate income families is admittedly a slog, but misery loves company, and I cannot resist keeping you in the loop as ACORN International pushes forward on these campaigns. Good news first. Our report, “Mega Troubles for Microfinance” www.acorninternational.org, picked up some friends in high places, which …