ACORN is folding up...but not altogether
Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
by Joel Hendon
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The national Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) , more recently known as the Affordable Housing Centers of America is reportedly closing their doors. Kevin Whelan, an officer in the organization, mailed out an email notice on Monday, March 21, announcing the closure. It is unclear at this point if this includes all offices or simply the national organization.
The organization is known to be decentralized and some reports say that the strongest field offices from New York to Arkansas will not close with the national organization. Efforts to contact the Birmingham office have been unsuccessful thus far. Following is a copy of the letter sent out by Whelan:ACORN's members have a great deal to be proud of--from promoting to homeownership to helping rebuild New Orleans, from raising wages to winning safer streets, from training community leaders to promoting voter participation-ACORN members have worked hard to create stronger to communities, a more inclusive democracy, and a more just nation.
The ACORN Association Board met on Sunday March 21 and approved a set of steps to responsibly manage the process of bringing its operations to a close over the coming months. These include:
* Closing ACORN's remaining state affiliates and field offices by April 1st; and
* Developing a plan to resolve all outstanding debts, obligations and other issues.
As was well publicized, the ACORN organization came under heavy scrutiny and strong criticism after several offices were videotaped while dealing with a team working under subterfuge as a prostitute and pimp. The two were seeking housing to operate a prostitution business after importing some minor girls for the business. The ACORN workers were conducting the interview cheerfully cooperating and advising the couple how to make the business appear legitimate.
After all this came to light, congress unanimously voted to stop their government funding. Their support quickly dried up from many sources and this has caused indebtedness and a very bleak outlook. Some few large and successful field offices may remain open as separate entities.
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