Change of Location for August 12 Community Meal
For the past several months Missio Dei has been following the case of Rosemary Williams. After living in her neighborhood for 55 years (and in her home for over 20 years), she is facing foreclosure. For many like Rosemary, banks have been unwilling to really sit down and help people keep their homes. It makes financial sense for banks to stonewall…there is nothing in it for them to show compassion.
And so, after court cases and unsuccessful attempts at getting GMAC to negotiate, Rosemary and those standing with her are facing trespassing charges as they remain at her home–a home that she’s lived in for years. As arrests loom, a growing number of activists and friends have come to Rosemary’s house to support her.
Since the folks there need to eat, and since a number of Missio Dei folks are going to be there anyways, we’re moving our community meal this week to Rosemary’s house. Just come as usual, bringing something to share (especially things that work for a hot day). We’ll also be making the vegan chili we make at the hospitality train. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm at 3138 Clinton Avenue South in Minneapolis. We’d love to see you there.
