THE KENSINGTON WELFARE RIGHTS UNION TO DEMONSTRATE IN FRONT OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO PROTEST LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Philadelphia, PA– On Tuesday, November 30, homeless families from the KensingtonWelfare Rights Union will demand the human right to decent, affordable housing in Philadelphia and across the country. The group will protest in front of the Housing and Urban Development office.

The Kensington Welfare Rights Union is insisting that Alphonso Jackson, the current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, fly to Philadelphia to witness firsthand the impact the budget cuts made by the Bush Administration have had on the families in this city.

“The Bush administration continues to put billions of dollars towards a needless, brutal war while families across America suffer without the basic necessities of life. This is not a fight for a bed in a homeless shelter; it is a fight for decent, affordable housing for everyone is this wealthy nation.”

- Cheri Honkala, Kensington Welfare Rights Union

WHO: The Kensington Welfare Rights Union

WHAT: Demonstration at the HUD office in Philadelphia

WHERE: East side of City Hall

WHEN: Tuesday, November 30th @ 12:00pm

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