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ACORN Sicily
ACORN Sicily is a newly launching branch of ACORN International, focused on building a mass-based community organization to address the needs of low and moderate-income families in Sicily. The organization is taking shape after successful engagement with local activists, university teams, and community members in Catania and other Sicilian cities.
ACORN Sicily draws inspiration from the global ACORN model of community organizing, emphasizing direct action, member leadership, and building power through collective organization. The initiative has grown from a series of meetings, documentary screenings, and workshops held throughout Sicily, where local residents expressed strong interest in creating a nonpartisan but politically engaged organization to address local challenges.
Focus Areas
- Affordable housing
- Economic development
- Neighborhood improvement
- Community empowerment
- Immigrant rights
Key Communities
- Districts One and Six in Catania
- San Berillo neighborhood
- Low and moderate-income areas
- Public housing communities
Initiatives
- Neighborhood organizing committees
- Leadership development
- Direct action campaigns
- Coalition building
- Community workshops
Partnerships
- Catania University
- Trame di Quartiere Cooperativa di Comunità
- Local activist networks
- Community garden projects
ACORN Sicily is actively seeking members, volunteers, and organizers who want to build power through collective action to address the issues facing low and moderate-income Sicilians. The organization is in its formative stages and welcomes anyone interested in being part of this growing movement.
ACORN Affiliates
Updates from the Field
- ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect TenantsACORN Union UK held its first-ever national convention in Bristol, bringing together over 200 members from across England and Wales for a day of workshops, strategy sessions, and action planning. The convention marked the launch of their new national campaign, Bailiffs Out of Britain, which calls for an end to the use of private bailiffs… Read more: ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect Tenants
- Living Rent Hits the Streets for Tenant VoicesIn July, Living Rent took to the Barras to engage with supporters of strong rent control and collect signatures for their petition. While the government consulted landlords on rent controls, tenants were left out of the conversation—Living Rent is stepping in to ensure the voices of working people are heard.
- Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina MemorialIn Louisiana, A Community Voice hosted the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Awards to recognize the remarkable organizing efforts of local community members. Leaders including Tanya Harris-Glasow from Anthropocene Alliance and members of Louisiana Grassroots United were honored for their courage and dedication, exemplifying what it means to fight for justice and resilience in the face… Read more: Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial
- Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction ResistanceACORN Liverpool scored a major victory this month, stopping a planned rent hike and securing an 80% reduction for nearly 300 households. Meanwhile, ACORN Coventry successfully resisted an eviction after a member requested reasonable accommodations for his disability. Members rallied outside the apartment for over 10 hours, and the landlord ultimately canceled the eviction, showing… Read more: Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction Resistance
- ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in HousingACORN Ontario brought together over 120 members and allies in a high-energy online meeting called Boiling Point to demand urgent action on extreme heat in housing. Leaders from five cities shared updates on local campaigns, including maximum temperature bylaws and tracking heat-related deaths. ACORN Hamilton celebrated a major victory after months of organizing, successfully negotiating… Read more: ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in Housing
- CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing JusticeAt the start of July, CATU Ireland mobilized 29 branches across 32 countries, bringing thousands of people together for an all-island rally demanding public homes on public land and an end to homelessness and exploitation. Following this powerful day of action, CATU has continued winning local battles, fighting evictions, raising community awareness of housing injustice,… Read more: CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing Justice
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