1. URGENT - tell the State Legislature to STOP cuts to shelter!
CALL and leave a message for the leaders of the State Legislature
- Call Senate President Karen Spilka, 617-722-1500
- Call House Speaker Ron Mariano, 617-722-2500
SAMPLE MESSAGE:
Hi. My name is (your name), and I live at (your address, city/town). I want to leave a comment. I’m really angry about the Governor's proposal to cut shelter for homeless families. Her plan scapegoats immigrants. And it would force more children of all backgrounds to sleep on the streets in the freezing cold.
I am asking you to quickly provide the $425 million needed to keep family shelters open. And I want you to REJECT all of the Governor’s proposals to put more limits on shelter. We should NOT exclude immigrant families or force people to stay on the street while they are searching for documents. Thank you.
First call the Senate President and House Speaker (numbers above). If you have time for 2 more calls, also contact the State Representative and State Senator for your area. Click here to look up the name and number for your State Rep and State Senator.
Background:
On January 15, 2025, Gov Healey proposed even more harsh changes to an already inhumane shelter system. Details are here. Especially as one of the wealthiest states in the richest country in the world, it is unconscionable to turn away families and children who just need a roof over their heads. Raise your voice now!
Click image for full size. Photos by Kimyen Tran.
2. Photos and press from recent immigrant rights march
Check out this page for photos and press (including LUC participants) from the "Not one more!" Action to defend our communities from deportation and criminalization
3. Spread the word: tenants have rights!
Pass on this flyer and tell people to call Lynn United for Change for help.
click image for full size flyer
Recent news: Victory! Lynn passes a strong tenant rights notification law
Thank you to all the Lynn United for Change members and participants who joined with allies to push for changes to make the Housing Stability ordinance a better and more effective law.
Click here to read the news report.