Our Work in 2012
Members of VOICE develop relationships across race , class , political party and faith to identify problems in our community that we can fix if we work together . Through research , relationships , and collective action we are able to win on tough issues . VOICE transforms lives , strengthens communities and creates change you can see .
Holding Banks Accountable for the Foreclosure Crisis
Since launching a campaign to hold Bank of America , JP Morgan Chase , and General Electric accountable for their roles in the foreclosure crisis in Prince William , VOICE organizing & negotiations have secured :
� $ 1.67 million for non-profit housing counselors in Prince William ;
� $ 25 million invested in neighborhood stabilization & affordable housing ;
� Commitment for a pilot “ credit restoration ” and new mortgage loan program for 2,500 families who lost their homes during the housing crisis ;
� More than $ 100 million in principal and debt reduction through the National Mortgage Settlement .
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