Press Releases

Together Colorado, San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP), Congregations United for Neighborhood Action (CUNA), Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO), PICO National Network

Land of Opportunity
Clergy to mobilize one million voters for economic fairness in 2012 election

April 25, 2012

PICO National Network

Economic Security
Hypocritical: Faith leaders condemn Ryan’s use of religion to justify his budget

April 11, 2012

PICO National Network

Health Care Access
While Washington focuses on Supreme Court hearings, Affordable Care Act implementation moves forward across the country

March 28, 2012

PICO National Network

Health Care Access
Ryan budget sacrifices the health of working families to protect Wall Street and the super-rich

March 20, 2012

PICO National Network

Our faith values tell us that we must care for struggling families, not make their lives harder in order to protect corporate profits. The Ryan budget would have the greatest impact on health-care programs that many PICO families rely on.

Faith groups call on President Obama to insist on real relief for underwater homeowners

January 27, 2012

PICO National Network

Economic Security
PICO Network applauds President Obama's announcement to investigate big banks

January 24, 2012

PICO National Network

Economic Security
Millions of Unemployed Homeowners to be Saved from Foreclosure

January 6, 2012

PICO National Network

The announcement yesterday of a policy by Freddie Mac of 12 months forbearance for unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure is a breakthrough of much needed protections. Fannie Mae will announce a similar policy next week.

Economic Security
Mike and Mary Ellen Fox Divest from B of A, Invite other Philanthropists to Move their Money

November 3, 2011

People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

At PACT Leadership Luncheon, long-time business and community leaders announce they will stand with struggling homeowners pressuring big banks to reduce principals on underwater mortgages

Health Care Access
Jury still out on ACO Accountability - PICO statement on ACO rules

October 21, 2011

PICO National Network

Washington, DC - PICO National Network released the following statement by Rev. Heyward Wiggins, Co-Chair of the PICO National Steering Committee in response to the Accountable Care Organizations final rules by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Housing Opportunities
Groups protest transfer of risky assets as back-door bailout of Bank of America

October 21, 2011

PICO National Network

Washington, DC - New Bottom Line - a coalition of small business, community and faith organizations - wrote President Obama, Fed Chair Bernanke, Treasury Secretary Geithner and FDIC Chair Gruenberg protesting a secretive decision to allow Bank of America's holding company to transfer risky derivative assets from Merrill Lynch to its FDIC-insured bank.

Immigration Reform
PICO Letter to the President- Protect DREAM Eligible Youth

October 20, 2011

PICO National Network

PICO National Network sent the following letter to President Obama, urging him to protect DREAM Act eligible young people and undocumented parents of citizen children from the threat of detention and deportation.

PICO National Network's Statement on President Obama's Deficit Reduction Plan

September 19, 2011

PICO National Network

PICO National Network Statement on Budget Control Act

August 2, 2011

PICO National Network

Economic Security
California's Faith Communities Push for Strongest Settlement Possible in Foreclosure Crisis

July 15, 2011

PICO California

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
PICO Statement on Treasury's New Rule Requiring Banks to Offer Extended Forbearance for Unemployed Homeowners

July 7, 2011

PICO National Network

PICO applauds new regulations expected to be announced today by the Treasury Department requiring the nation's largest banks to finally provide widespread mortgage relief for the millions of homeowners who have lost their jobs as a result of the financial crisis caused by the big banks.

Immigration Reform
Mandatory E-Verify Hurts Families and the Economy

June 13, 2011

PICO National Network

PICO Faith leaders oppose the harmful mandatory E-verify bill that Congressman Lamar Smith introduced in the House of Representatives today. E-verify is aimed at making it mandatory for all U.S. employers to check the eligibility status of workers, although the system is wrought with high error rates and will hurt American families and the U.S. economy.

Health Care Access
Faith Leaders Praise Senators for Standing Up for the Most Vulnerable

June 9, 2011

PICO National Network

"PICO leaders commend Senator Rockefeller and 41 of his colleagues who took the lead today to express opposition to President Obama on proposals that would arbitrarily cap or deeply cut federal Medicaid spending, impacting coverage for our nation's most vulnerable citizens, including low-income children, parents, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and senior citizens.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
PICO Statement on Treasury Foreclosure Sanctions Against BofA, Wells and Chase

June 9, 2011

PICO National Network

"Today's announcement by the Treasury that it is finally imposing financial sanctions on Bank of America, Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan Chase is a long-belated victory for American homeowners and the American principle of accountability."

Clergy and Community Leaders Call for a State Budget that Includes Revenue Needed to Protect Youth and the Poor

May 26, 2011

Economic Security
Clergy, Religious Leaders Call Out AG Bondi for Siding with Wall Street, Opposing Strong Foreclosure Fraud Settlement

May 23, 2011

Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS), PICO United Florida

On Thursday, May 26, over 50 clergy, faith leaders, and homeowners from 5 counties across Florida will travel to Tallahassee to hold a prayer vigil outside of Attorney General Pam Bondi's office to urge her to stop siding with the Wall Street banks

Immigration Reform
PICO National Network Applauds the Reintroduction of the DREAM Act

May 11, 2011

PICO National Network

The PICO National Network applauds Senator Durbin and the 32 Senators who co-sponsored the Develop, Relief and Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in the US Senate, as well as Representatives Berman, Ros-Lehtinen and all of the co-sponsors for the DREAM Act in the House of Representatives.

Health Care Access, Economic Security
Grassroots faith groups propose deficit reduction plan that would protect working families and the most vulnerable while rejecting spending caps

May 3, 2011

PICO National Network

Today religious leaders from PICO National Network sent Members of Congress a five-point pro-family plan designed to fairly share the burden of reducing the deficit. PICO is urging that Senators from both parties reject spending caps that would result in deep cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.

Immigration Reform
PICO Applauds Senators Urging Administrative Relief for DREAM-Eligible Students and Youth

April 18, 2011

PICO National Network

The PICO National Network applauds the twenty-two Senators that issued a letter to President Obama last week urging him to grant deferred action or other measures to give relief to young people who would be eligible for the DREAM Act.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
With Federal Regulators Choosing Side of Big Banks, Homeowner Raise Expectations for Attorneys General Settlement

April 14, 2011

PICO National Network

The federal agencies had an opportunity to fulfill their responsibility as true regulators of the industry, but instead chose to stand with the big banks and to forsake millions of homeowners and our country's economy.

Health Care Access, Economic Security
Homeowners strongly condemn consent decree proposed by federal agencies that would let big banks off the hook for mortgage fraud

April 6, 2011

PICO National Network

"Judges don't tell burglars to go design their own plan to stop breaking into people's homes and report back in 30 days. A judge would get laughed off the bench if they did this, and yet this is exactly what the Fed, OCC and FDIC have chosen to do." says Rev. Lucy Kolin of the PICO National Network.

Health Care Access
Ryan budget pulls rug out from under Seniors, Disabled and Struggling Families

April 5, 2011

PICO National Network

Joint Statement of Robert Restuccia, Executive Director, Community Catalyst, and Rev. Heyward Wiggins, Co-Chair PICO National Network Steering Committee, on the House Republican budget plan.

Health Care Access
PICO Statement on proposed rules on Accountable Care Organizations

April 1, 2011

PICO National Network

Yesterday's proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to promote better care for Medicare recipients while reducing health care costs are a promising step forward for American families.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
As Attorneys General Begin Negotiations with Banks, Homeowners Mount Pressure to Demand AGs "Pick a Side"

March 28, 2011

PICO National Network

"Let's help our Attorneys General make the right decision this March 29 by calling their office and demanding a strong and fair settlement that will help millions of Americans and restore our economy," said Rev. Lucy Kolin from PICO National Network.

Health Care Access
Faith Community Launches National Campaign to Tout Benefits of Health Care Law on One-Year Anniversary

March 21, 2011

PICO National Network

On Monday, March 21 at 1pm EDT, clergy and people of faith from PICO National Network held a national media call to announce a multifaceted Bring Health Reform Home campaign to celebrate the one-year anniversary of passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the landmark health care law.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
An Open Letter to the 50 State Attorneys Generals From the Homeowners That Visited the AG National Meeting in Washington, DC

March 10, 2011

PICO National Network

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners Call Bank of America Chief's Comments on Fairness Hypocritical

March 9, 2011

PICO National Network

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners tell Attorneys General: "Not Enough;" Hundred's going to National Association of Attorneys General's Convention

March 7, 2011

PICO National Network

Hundreds of homeowners, clergy, and community leaders are in Washington, D.C. as part of National People's Action (NPA) conference to demand action to address two big barriers standing in the way of economic recovery \xe2\x80" the foreclosure crisis and the revenue crisis.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith Groups Condemn Efforts to Cut off Aid for Unemployed & Struggling Homeowners

March 1, 2011

PICO National Network

"Instead of wasting time on hearings to end the federal government's only efforts to actually help homeowners, we need our leaders in Washington to put Wall Street executives on the hot seat and ask them why they continue to refuse to help the very taxpayers who bailed them out," said Pastor Lucy Kolin, pastor of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oakland, CA

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners to 50 state Attorneys General: We Know What Should Be in the Settlement Against Big Banks

February 17, 2011

PICO National Network

"Homeowners Bottom Line" details how the AG's settlement can restore millions of homeowners

Health Care Access
Faith and consumer organizations urge Senate to protect the new health law

February 2, 2011

PICO National Network

As faith and consumer organizations, we are working to make sure that all people can benefit from the protections provided by the Affordable Care Act. Millions of American families are already experiencing the benefits of the new health law.

Health Care Access
Faith Leaders Criticize Florida Health Care Ruling

February 1, 2011

PICO National Network

As people of faith we firmly reject the opinion issued today by a federal judge in Florida against the Affordable Care Act. We reject the conclusion that the Federal Government lacks the authority to ban insurance companies from discriminating against people with pre-existing health conditions.

School Improvement
President Obama Highlights Success of Bruce Randolph School in State of the Union Address

January 27, 2011

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

Of millions of schools around the nation, the decision by President Obama to highlight the achievements of The Bruce Randolph School is a well-deserved recognition for the work the entire community has done to boost Bruce Randolph's academic achievement.

Housing Opportunities
HUD Confronted on Foreclosure Relief Program

January 25, 2011

Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN)

Over 60 national, regional and local organizations have called on HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to move quickly to implement the new Emergency Homeowner Loan Program (EHLP) which was passed as part of the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation last July. The program is focused on providing bridge loans for unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure.

Health Care Access
Faith Community Mobilizes to Defend Health Reform Against Repeal; Urges Congress to Let Reform Work for American Families

January 19, 2011

Brooklyn Congregations United (BCU), Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP), Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO), The Micah Project, PICO National Network, Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA)

Over 10,000 Americans of faith have signed petitions from PICO National Network and Faithful America to Members of Congress opposing repeal efforts and urging productive, bipartisan cooperation to make sure health reform legislation works for all American families.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners urge Attorneys General to stand strong against mortgage fraud

January 6, 2011

PICO National Network

Homeowners expect Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and the other Attorneys General who are investigating mortgage fraud to conduct a thorough investigation, punish banks that broke the law, and impose remedies that stop the flood of foreclosures destroying lives and communities.

Immigration Reform
Kansas and Missouri Bishop and Clergy Urge Senators to Show Moral Courage and Support the DREAM Act in Tomorrow's Vote

December 17, 2010

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO), Communities Creating Opportunity Kansas (CCO Kansas), PICO National Network

With the Senate to vote on the DREAM Act tomorrow, Kansas and Missouri religious leaders \xe2\x80" including a Lutheran Bishop, a Presiding Elder of the AME Church and a Catholic brother -- held a telephone press conference on Friday, December 17, to call on Kansas and Missouri Senators to listen to their conscience and vote in favor of this compassionate and common-sense legislation.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners Give Moynihan an "F" In First Year at Helm of Bank of America

December 16, 2010

PICO National Network

Homeowners, clergy and community advocates from PICO National Network and National People's Action released a report card today giving Bank of America \xe2\x80" the nation's largest bank \xe2\x80" an "F" rating for its dismal foreclosure prevention and lending performance during its first year under the leadership of CEO Brian Moynihan. Moynihan was named CEO on December 16, 2009.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners, Foreclosure Victims, Clergy to Meet with Lead Attorney General in Foreclosure Investigation

December 14, 2010

PICO National Network

Leader of 50 State Foreclosure Probe Tells Struggling Homeowners: "We Will Put People in Jail"

December 14, 2010

"Attorney General Miller made it clear that he sees this investigation as a chance to clean up the foreclosure crisis that has ransacked our communities for over three years now and continues to push down housing values for everyone. He stated that loan modifications will be a core component in any settlement," said Gina Gates, a foreclosure victim with PACT-PICO in San Jose, California.

Immigration Reform
Faith organizations hail bi-partisan House vote in favor of the Dream Act, Urge Senate to stand with America's youth

December 9, 2010

PICO National Network

The U.S. House Representatives yesterday passed the DREAM Act, common-sense legislation that would make it possible for students who have grown up and graduated from high school in the United States to serve their country through military service or higher education.

Immigration Reform
People of Faith Across the Nation Mobilize in Support of the DREAM Act

December 1, 2010

PICO National Network

Faith groups hold events in key states and districts ahead of expected vote in Congress

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith and Community Groups Call for a New Approach to Foreclosure; Single out Bank of America for Criticism

October 26, 2010

PICO National Network

Data released yesterday by the U.S. Treasury shows that the Administration, even amidst the controversial robo-signing scandal, is still not doing enough to hold the nation's biggest banks accountable for commitments they made to prevent foreclosures when they accepted federal bailouts in 2008.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith, Community Groups & Workers Slam Bank of America Announcement to Resume Foreclosures

October 19, 2010

PICO National Network

Bank of America is not being honest with the American people. It cannot assure the American people that it has adequately reviewed tens of thousands of foreclosure files in a matter of days. It cannot assure its customers that it has put in place systems that give people a fair chance to rework their mortgages

Economic Security
3.5 Million Clergy, Homeowners, Foreclosure Victims, Workers Call for National Foreclosure Freeze

October 8, 2010

PICO National Network

"It is unconscionable that Wall Street banks continue to use a corrupt and fraudulent procedure to flood the housing market with illegal foreclosures that are throwing millions of American families out of their homes.. It's the latest example of a predatory industry that continues to devastate families already hit hard by the economic crisis caused by Wall Street and the big banks.

Economic Security
Faith & Community Groups Call for Nationwide Moratorium on Foreclosures Until Comprehensive Legal Review Can Be Conducted

October 1, 2010

PICO National Network

In light of recent news that Ally Financial and J.P. Morgan Chase used flawed \xe2\x80" and in many cases forged \xe2\x80" documents to foreclose on potentially hundreds of thousands of families, the PICO National Network calls on all mortgage servicers to suspend foreclosure proceedings until a comprehensive review of their legal procedures can be conducted.

Health Care Access
PICO to Share the Facts of Health Reform with nearly 100,000 Americans

September 24, 2010

PICO National Network

Through health fairs, door-to-door outreach, sermons in congregations, press conferences and distribution of door-hangers, clergy and community organizing leaders in 17 cities nationwide, affiliated with PICO National Network, will reach 95,000 Americans nationwide with the good news about the implementation of health care reform provisions.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith Groups Hail Passage of Financial Reform Legislation

July 16, 2010

PICO National Network

Faith and community leaders from the PICO National Network \xe2\x80" an alliance of 1,000 congregations from 17 states \xe2\x80" applaud today's passage of legislation to rein in the greedy and irresponsible behavior of the nation's biggest banks.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security, Neighborhood Revitalization
Community Leaders Bring U.S. Treasury to San Jose

June 23, 2010

People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Obama's Promise of Help for Homeowners is Failing Changes Needed to Hold Banks Accountable

Immigration Reform
Thousands Join Coordinated Faith Rallies for Immigration Reform

June 8, 2010

PICO National Network

Diverse faith communities from PICO National Network coordinated large rallies in 6 states and 11 cities across the U.S. to call on Congress and the Administration to move swiftly towards fair and humane immigration reform.

Immigration Reform
Arizona Law Renews Faith Community's Fight for Immigration Reform

April 27, 2010

PICO National Network, Queens Congregations United for Action (QCUA)

Events across the Country this Weekend Condemn AZ Law, Call for Comprehensive Reform Now

Economic Security
More Than 10,000 People to Converge on Big Banks to End Wall Street's Stranglehold on the Economy

April 26, 2010

PICO National Network

This week, more than 10,000 Americans will participate in a series of major rallies and marches to demand that big banks start putting America's economic recovery ahead of their oversized profits and bonusesThe mobilizations are organized by a broad coalition of organizations including National People's Action, PICO faith-based network, Service Employees International Union, the AFL-CIO, and North Carolina United Power/IAF Southeast.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION, TREASURY, HUD HIT "SINGLES" ON TWO FORECLOSURE ISSUES BUT "STRIKE OUT" ON HELP FOR MILLIONS OF UNEMPLOYED HOMEOWNERS

March 26, 2010

PICO National Network

Unemployed homeowners face particular challenges around foreclosure, since they are not eligible for a loan modification under HAMP. For many months, PICO has been meeting with and asking the Obama Administration to develop a loan program to help homeowners save their homes until they find new employment and can then pay back the loan. Unfortunately, the Administration doesn't seem to grasp the urgency of addressing this group of homeowners in a way that takes into account not just the current dilemma but the future consequences - to family, community, and nation -- that will come from assistance inadequate to the enormity of the problem.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Latest Numbers Show Bank of America Continuing to Lag Far Behind Other Big Banks in Performing Loan Modifications

January 15, 2010

Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO), PICO National Network

"On average, homeowners are fifteen times more likely to get a permanent loan modification if they have another servicer than Bank of America," said Rev. Dr. Mario Howell, pastor with Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization and PICO National Network, who hosted senior executives from Bank of America at his church in Antioch this past Tuesday for a negotiation session on the bank's poor record of performing loan modifications.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith Groups Escalate National Accountability Campaign with Bank of America

January 13, 2010

Brockton Interfaith Community (BIC), Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO), Oakland Community Organizations (OCO), People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose), PICO National Network

"Bank of America had nothing - no new ideas or proposals to offer to keep families in their homes and end the suffering in our communities," said Rev. Lucy Kolin, from Oakland Community Organizations and PICO National Network, who led the negotiation session. "We offered them a clear statement of the bottom line: Keep people in their homes. Do no harm. Put in place a moratorium so that Bank of America can get its act together and stop hurting our families and our communities. We went into this meeting willing to be hopeful, but we were disappointed. We will not let disappointment end our commitment."

Health Care Access
At Faith and Family Groups' Summit, U.S. Reps. Commit to Make Affordability Their Priority in Health Reform Bill

January 13, 2010

PICO National Network

At the "National Affordability Summit" on Capitol Hill this morning, 200 clergy, grassroots leaders and families from across the country were joined by Members of Congress, including leaders from key House Health Committees, who committed to making affordability their priority in final health care bill negotiations.

Health Care Access
750+ Leaders Ask President Obama and Congress to Make Affordability a Priority in Final Health Reform Legislation

January 8, 2010

PICO National Network

750 + Leaders sign open letter in support of strong affordability and coverage provisions for low- and moderate-income Americans

Housing Opportunities
Faith Leaders Call for Reform that Keeps Families in their Homes

December 14, 2009

PICO National Network

WASHINGTON, DC - While President Obama meets today with executives of the nation's largest banks, prominent clergy joined struggling homeowners from California, Massachusetts, and Missouri in front of the U.S. Treasury Department to voice an urgent call for fairness for families facing foreclosure. Telling "a tale of two holidays," the faith leaders contrasted a bountiful celebration for bank executives who will receive billions in holiday bonuses with that of the millions of families who face losing their homes, telling of a crisis not only economic but also moral.

Health Care Access
CBO analysis: Health reform gives people more for their health care dollar

November 30, 2009

PICO National Network

A new CBO analysis finds that tighter regulation of insurance companies and a new Health Care Exchange will reduce average health care costs for individuals by as much as ten percent.

Health Care Access
Grassroots Faith Leaders Praise Historic Step Towards Affordable Health Care For All Americans

November 7, 2009

PICO National Network

Health Care Access
House nails affordability for working families, now it's time for the Senate to do the same

October 30, 2009

PICO National Network

House leadership unveiled legislation yesterday that would extend affordable health coverage to 36 million Americans, while taking important steps to control health care costs, all without adding to the federal deficit.

Health Care Access
Faith Leaders Proclaim Time is Now for Affordable Health Care

October 16, 2009

PICO National Network

After a summer of strong and sustained grassroots organizing in support of health care reform, prominent local pastors from across the country will gather on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. to pray and proclaim the moral case for improvements to health reform legislation that would make coverage more affordable for lower-income families.

Health Care Access
Senate Finance Proposal Must Do More to Protect Lower-Income Families

September 21, 2009

PICO National Network

It is by now widely recognized that the Senate Finance Committee proposal must do more to protect working families from high premiums and out-of-pocket costs in order to make an individual mandate practical. As a result, Finance Committee Members have offered many amendments to make coverage more affordable for working families.

Health Care Access
Faith Groups Launch 40 Days for Health Reform Campaign

August 10, 2009

PICO National Network

National Call-in with President Obama, National TV Ad and Events that reach 100 Members of Congress all part of "40 Days for Health Reform"

Immigration Reform
Faith and Immigrant Communities Demand Comprehensive Immigration Reform

August 5, 2009

People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Thousands urge Congress Member Zoe Lofgren to fix broken immigration system this year.

Health Care Access
100 Religious Leaders Announce 100 Events across U.S. for Health Reform

July 27, 2009

PICO National Network

WASHINGTON - One hundred local clergy, grassroots faith leaders and families who have come to Washington from across the country will hold a prayer rally and press conference this Tuesday morning at 9:30 am at the U.S. Capitol to ratchet up a nationwide faith-based campaign urging Congress to pass comprehensive health reform legislation this year.

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith & Community Groups Ensure Financial Regulation Protects Everyday Americans with Federal Reserve Meetings in Nine Cities

July 9, 2009

Brockton Interfaith Community (BIC), Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO), Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO), PICO National Network

Following two unprecedented meetings between homeowners affected by the foreclosure crisis and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, this summer representatives from the Federal Reserve will hear directly from everyday people in nine cities across the country about the impacts of the financial crisis on their local communities. Findings will be reported back to Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke in the fall.

Health Care Access
400 People Expected for Meeting with Sen. Michael Bennet to Discuss Affordable Healthcare

June 30, 2009

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

Metro Organizations for People (MOP) will hold a public meeting July 2 to advocate for an affordability standard in healthcare reform.

Housing Opportunities
Access to Safe, Affordable Credit Must Be Part of Financial Reform

June 17, 2009

PICO National Network

Washington, DC and Chicago, IL - National People's Action and the PICO National Network applaud the Obama administration's focus on protecting consumers. The creation of the Consumer Financial Protections Agency (CFPA) could be a positive step in the right direction. Real regulatory reform, however, must include an expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act to ensure fair and equal access to credit for all Americans.

United Interfaith Action (UIA) To Meet With School Superintendent Bonner on the School Budget and Drop-Out Prevention

May 28, 2009

United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Massachusetts (UIA)

PICO affiliate Communities Creating Opportunity released this statement today: On Wednesday evening, May 27, over 200 members of United Interfaith Action (UIA) will be holding a public meeting with New Bedford school superintendent, Dr. Bonner, to continue to work together with her on school budget issues and UIA's drop-out prevention proposals. The meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (47 S. 6th Street in New Bedford). The meeting will begin at 7 PM.

Health Care Access
Missouri legislature says "Tough Luck" to children, the poor

May 8, 2009

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

PICO affiliate Communities Creating Opportunity released this statement today: Kansas City, MO -- After a heated and passionate debate on the floor of the Missouri House floor, the bill which would have provided Medicaid to 35,000 low-income adults (House Bill 11) was defeated by a vote of 75 (yes) to 85 (no).

Health Care Access
Success of Health Reform Hinges on Affordability: Faith-based and consumer groups weigh in with Congress

May 5, 2009

PICO National Network

Washington, DC and Boston, MA - In advance of today's highly anticipated Senate Finance Committee Roundtable on Increasing Access to Health Coverage, Community Catalyst and PICO National Network released two issue briefs that explain why the success of health care reform depends on the adoption of a strong, common sense Affordability Standard that limits out-of-pocket health care costs to levels that families at different income levels can afford.

Housing Opportunities
Foreclosure Victims, Clergy on Cross-Country "Recovery Express" Bus Caravan to DC Will Hold Capitol Hill Rally and Prayer Service

March 6, 2009

PICO National Network

PICO's "Recovery Express" Bus Caravan ends an 8-city cross-country tour headed to Washington with a rally and prayer service on Capitol Hill. Clergy and foreclosure victims will call on Congress and the Obama Administration to take bolder action to keep families in their homes, including fixing the bankruptcy code.

Housing Opportunities
PICO commends forward movement on mortgage modification & bankruptcy reform

March 4, 2009

PICO National Network

Today, the federal government took two important steps forward in helping families stay in their homes.

Housing Opportunities
A New Day for Families Struggling to Save their Homes and Communities

February 18, 2009

PICO National Network

Housing Opportunities
Faith leaders call for urgent action by U.S. Treasury to prevent 3 million-plus foreclosures

February 11, 2009

PICO National Network

With more than 40,000 foreclosures each week in the United States, PICO urges Secretary Geithner to act swiftly and boldly to prevent at least 3 million unnecessary foreclosures.

Health Care Access
Congress Must Fully Fund Children's Health Insurance

November 15, 2006

PICO National Network

On behalf of the PICO Network Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews urges senators voting tomorrow to take care of the least among us and provide health insurance for every child.

Housing Opportunities
Katrina housing aid at-risk in negotiations over emergency spending

May 25, 2006

Louisiana Interfaith Together (LIFT)

Clergy members blast the delay in passing federal aid for families to rebuild Louisiana.

Housing Opportunities, Rebuilding Louisiana
Protect Katrina victims in the battle over earmarks, religious leaders tell Congress

May 11, 2006

Louisiana Interfaith Together (LIFT)

The PICO Network is pressing Congress to protect housing money for low-income Gulf Coast families in the emergency supplemental spending bill.

Press Releases

Civic Participation, Land of Opportunity Voters reject austerity and attack on voting rights

Land of Opportunity, Civic Participation Ohio Christians call for one-day “media fast” in preparation for Election Day

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security PICO Statement on Treasury's New Rule Requiring Banks to Offer Extended Forbearance for Unemployed Homeowners

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security PICO Statement on Treasury Foreclosure Sanctions Against BofA, Wells and Chase

Health Care Access, Economic Security Grassroots faith groups propose deficit reduction plan that would protect working families and the most vulnerable while rejecting spending caps

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security With Federal Regulators Choosing Side of Big Banks, Homeowner Raise Expectations for Attorneys General Settlement

Health Care Access, Economic Security Homeowners strongly condemn consent decree proposed by federal agencies that would let big banks off the hook for mortgage fraud

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security As Attorneys General Begin Negotiations with Banks, Homeowners Mount Pressure to Demand AGs "Pick a Side"

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security An Open Letter to the 50 State Attorneys Generals From the Homeowners That Visited the AG National Meeting in Washington, DC

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Homeowners Call Bank of America Chief's Comments on Fairness Hypocritical

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Homeowners tell Attorneys General: "Not Enough;" Hundred's going to National Association of Attorneys General's Convention

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Faith Groups Condemn Efforts to Cut off Aid for Unemployed & Struggling Homeowners

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Homeowners to 50 state Attorneys General: We Know What Should Be in the Settlement Against Big Banks

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Homeowners urge Attorneys General to stand strong against mortgage fraud

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Homeowners Give Moynihan an "F" In First Year at Helm of Bank of America

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Homeowners, Foreclosure Victims, Clergy to Meet with Lead Attorney General in Foreclosure Investigation

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Faith and Community Groups Call for a New Approach to Foreclosure; Single out Bank of America for Criticism

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Faith, Community Groups & Workers Slam Bank of America Announcement to Resume Foreclosures

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Faith Groups Hail Passage of Financial Reform Legislation

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security, Neighborhood Revitalization Community Leaders Bring U.S. Treasury to San Jose

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security OBAMA ADMINISTRATION, TREASURY, HUD HIT "SINGLES" ON TWO FORECLOSURE ISSUES BUT "STRIKE OUT" ON HELP FOR MILLIONS OF UNEMPLOYED HOMEOWNERS

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Latest Numbers Show Bank of America Continuing to Lag Far Behind Other Big Banks in Performing Loan Modifications

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Faith Groups Escalate National Accountability Campaign with Bank of America

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Faith & Community Groups Ensure Financial Regulation Protects Everyday Americans with Federal Reserve Meetings in Nine Cities

Housing Opportunities, Rebuilding Louisiana Protect Katrina victims in the battle over earmarks, religious leaders tell Congress

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Voters reject austerity and attack on voting rights

Land of Opportunity, Civic Participation
Ohio Christians call for one-day “media fast” in preparation for Election Day

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
PICO Statement on Treasury's New Rule Requiring Banks to Offer Extended Forbearance for Unemployed Homeowners

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
PICO Statement on Treasury Foreclosure Sanctions Against BofA, Wells and Chase

Health Care Access, Economic Security
Grassroots faith groups propose deficit reduction plan that would protect working families and the most vulnerable while rejecting spending caps

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
With Federal Regulators Choosing Side of Big Banks, Homeowner Raise Expectations for Attorneys General Settlement

Health Care Access, Economic Security
Homeowners strongly condemn consent decree proposed by federal agencies that would let big banks off the hook for mortgage fraud

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
As Attorneys General Begin Negotiations with Banks, Homeowners Mount Pressure to Demand AGs "Pick a Side"

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
An Open Letter to the 50 State Attorneys Generals From the Homeowners That Visited the AG National Meeting in Washington, DC

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners Call Bank of America Chief's Comments on Fairness Hypocritical

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners tell Attorneys General: "Not Enough;" Hundred's going to National Association of Attorneys General's Convention

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith Groups Condemn Efforts to Cut off Aid for Unemployed & Struggling Homeowners

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners to 50 state Attorneys General: We Know What Should Be in the Settlement Against Big Banks

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners urge Attorneys General to stand strong against mortgage fraud

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners Give Moynihan an "F" In First Year at Helm of Bank of America

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Homeowners, Foreclosure Victims, Clergy to Meet with Lead Attorney General in Foreclosure Investigation

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith and Community Groups Call for a New Approach to Foreclosure; Single out Bank of America for Criticism

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith, Community Groups & Workers Slam Bank of America Announcement to Resume Foreclosures

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith Groups Hail Passage of Financial Reform Legislation

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security, Neighborhood Revitalization
Community Leaders Bring U.S. Treasury to San Jose

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION, TREASURY, HUD HIT "SINGLES" ON TWO FORECLOSURE ISSUES BUT "STRIKE OUT" ON HELP FOR MILLIONS OF UNEMPLOYED HOMEOWNERS

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Latest Numbers Show Bank of America Continuing to Lag Far Behind Other Big Banks in Performing Loan Modifications

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith Groups Escalate National Accountability Campaign with Bank of America

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security
Faith & Community Groups Ensure Financial Regulation Protects Everyday Americans with Federal Reserve Meetings in Nine Cities

Housing Opportunities, Rebuilding Louisiana
Protect Katrina victims in the battle over earmarks, religious leaders tell Congress