Press conference: Save Rosemary's House

POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN CALLS COMMUNITY TO RESIST FORECLOSURE OF COMMUNITY ELDER

Minnesota Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign calls for community intervention in imminent eviction of 55 year Minneapolis Central Neighborhood resident Rosemary Williams. Press conference to be held at Ms. Williams’ house tomorrow, Friday July 24^th 1 pm.

Today, Thursday July 23, at about 11:00 a.m., Judge Zimmerman issued a “Writ of Recovery” on behalf of GMAC. This means GMAC can seize Rosemary Williams’ home as soon as Friday, July 24^th (tomorrow). The sheriff could post the eviction notice as soon as July 23^rd (today). Then the sheriff wants the house vacated in 24 hours.

Community members prepared to be arrested will be called to stand guard at the house as soon as the eviction notice is posted.

--Press conference:
Friday, July 24, 1:00 p.m.
Rosemary’s house: 3138 Clinton Ave S, Minneapolis

Rosemary Williams is a 55-year resident of the Central Neighborhood in south Minneapolis. Rosemary has been a fighter against the foreclosure crisis for nearly a year, giving inspiration to others to fight back. Now is the time for all the community to show support.