February Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
February 22, 2022
Hi Friend, It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about voting rights, utility justice, pay equity, housing rights, reproductive justice, or paid leave–we know that racism & sexism are baked into the institutions that uphold inequity. Our fight for a better future inherently means fighting against anti-Blackness and the pervasive way racial divisions have been used…
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2022 Legislation to Watch
February 2, 2022
Voting is just one step in building a stronger future for ourselves, our families, and communities. We elect representatives at the local, state and federal level but our responsibility doesn’t end there- we must constantly pressure them to support policies and bills that help our families, our communities and our country thrive. Below is a…
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December Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
December 28, 2021
Hi friend, I hope I’m catching you in the middle of a peaceful and joy-filled holiday season. As we wind down to the end of 2021 I am feeling incredibly grateful for the overwhelming generosity that you, our members, partners, friends, and co-conspirators have shown us this month. We set an ambitious fundraising goal of…
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Home for the Holidays: Updates on Housing Justice
November 9, 2021
We’ve entered the holiday season and that has me thinking a lot about what a “home for the holidays” really means. To me, it means that everyone – no matter where or how they live – deserves a home that is safe, stable, and comfortable. That’s why at 9to5 we’re working towards protecting the rights…
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October Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
October 26, 2021
Hi friend, While we enjoy the spooky treats of the Halloween season, we are also watching Congress with great suspense as they debate funding for critical family policies – like paid leave, affordable childcare, and accessible housing – in the latest version of the Build Back Better Act. I know I’ve sent you emails about…
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Vote Ready 2021
October 19, 2021
The next election is just around the corner with state and local positions are on the ballot this year. Last year, despite a raging pandemic, we turned out in record numbers to vote for the values we believe in. We cannot back down now with so many local, state, and national issues at stake. Elections,…
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Media Statement on Introduction of the Eviction Prevention Bill – SB 173
March 9, 2021
From 9to5 Colorado Co-Associate Director Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo “The need to prevent unnecessary home evictions couldn’t be more pressing right now, given how many family breadwinners have lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Colorado law stacks the deck against renters, allowing bad actor landlords to take advantage of tenants. Families are often charged unreasonable…
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New Poll Shows Colorado Voters Support Bold Action on Affordable Housing
March 1, 2021
Reforms focusing on late rent fees, legal protections of families at risk of eviction popular DENVER – A new poll shows that Colorado voters want serious housing reform to help struggling renting families avoid eviction and stay in their homes. The astronomical cost of rent, a lack of affordable housing options and the COVID-19 related financial…
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Los muchos papeles de Brenda Gutiérrez
February 16, 2021
Brenda ha usado muchos títulos como miembro directamente afectado, líder de la comunidad y compañera de equipo durante su participación en nuestra comunidad. Supo de 9to5 cuando vivía en Denver Meadows Mobile Home Park. Después de luchar junto a sus vecinos y con 9to5 Colorado por su hogar, decidió involucrarse más asistiendo a las reuniones…
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The Many Hats of Brenda Gutierrez
February 9, 2021
Brenda has worn the many hats of directly impacted member, community leader, and teammate throughout her involvement in our community. She first heard of 9to5 when she lived in Denver Meadows Mobile Home Park. After fighting alongside her neighbors and the Colorado chapter for her home, she decided to become more involved by attending 9to5…
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