That CodePink - what a bunch

[madmax]

Email I just received from CodePink - These folks are saints.

SUPPORT JOCELYNE VOLTAIRE

Friday was an historic day. At 11am, Jocelyne Voltaire was scheduled to lose her home in Queens Village, the home she had lived in for the past 20 years, the home where she raised her four children. Unable to keep up her skyrocketing mortgage payments, Jocelyne watched in horror as her home was put on the auction block.

At 9:05 am EST, we sent out an urgent call to our CODEPINK list. Our jaws dropped when we saw the response. Within an hour, we had raised over $10,000. And the money kept pouring in, along with beautiful messages of support. Jocelyne was moved to tears.

And the mortgage bankers, with our immediate promise of $15,000 at 11am, were "moved" to stop the auction.

We did it!!! Thanks to you, in one day we raised over $30,000 from 650 donors and showered Jocelyne with love and compassion. Jocelyne now has another chance. We found a wonderful pro-bono lawyer to help her battle the predatory lenders and restructure her loan. And after wiring the mortgage company $15,000, we will use the funds that keep coming in to help Jocelyne make her monthly payments and get back on her feet.

Jocelyne is feeling exhausted but renewed. She now feels surrounded by people who want to lift her up, not toss her out. At the press conference we held at the courthouse steps, surrounded by dozens of cameras, Jocelyne said: "To all of you facing similar disasters, don't be silent, don't be ashamed. Step forward and call out for help. That's what I did, and a miracle happened. These angels came to help me. We all have to pull together and help each other."

Jocelyne still needs all the help she can get. If you have not yet donated and are moved to do so, please complete the form below now. 100% of the proceeds will go toward supporting Jocelyne in keeping her home.

https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/424/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=4072

[glowing]

1. Ahh, see if we all help one another, we can make a beautiful world.

[DIKB]

11. At it's heart

this seems to be the core belief of secular humanism, and liberalism/socialism. Why then is "secular socialists" thrown around like a slur?

[dipsydoodle]

2. Kinda restores your faith

in human nature.

edit - Recommend you watch the video on the a link.

[1monster]

13. The video made me weep. Why are those predatory lenders still walking around free.

I'm all for giving them housing at the state and federal prisons. And selling off their assets to keep those they have defrauded in their own homes, leaving only enough to modestly house and feed their families. It's more than they have done for the people they have been milking for all they can get.

"edit - Recommend you watch the video on the a link."

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

3. What An Awesome, Awesome Story!

Tip of my hat to them.

[madmax]

4. The PEOPLE have the power.

Obama didn't need PAC's and lobbist money. Americans gave what they could and look what we've done. Bachmann opens her pie hole and look what we've done.

We need to stand up and keep doing this or we'll get the government we deserve. Idjits like Bachmann and Palin.

[leftchick]

5. these women are brave, real and strong

and I love them!

:loveya:

[JetCityLiberal]

6. Love those Code Pink Women

They are the best. Thanks for this!

Paul

[roamer65]

7. Code Pink women. Man, do I love them.

:loveya:

From this to the RNC actions, they are great.

[uppityperson]

8. k&r for Code Pink.

[Triana]

9. Those darn pesky community organizers!

;)

:applause: for those Code Pink people. FANTASTIC WORK!

[malaise]

10. A lovely act

Bravo Code pink :yourock:

[dgibby]

12. They need donations!

Although they were able to stop the auction, they still need donations in order to keep her in her home until she can get back on her feet.

If you have a little to spare, I can think of no better way to honor the sacrifices of Joycelyne and her son.

THIS is what it means to SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, not some stupid yellow bumper sticker!