KWRU Moves Homeless Families into Philadelphia Convention Center

Thursday, November 30. Philadelphia:

At 9:00 this morning, members of the Kensington Welfare Rights Union moved homeless families into the Philadelphia Convention Center. The KWRU demanded that these homeless families be given vouchers for a warm, safe place to stay together during the holiday season, while the families search for affordable housing. The families had moved into abandoned homes on Thanksgiving.

The city refused to meet the moral demands of these homeless families. After a few hours of surveillance and a standoff with the police, the KWRU refused to back down from our demands and seven members were arrested. They were each charged with third degree misdemeanors. They are currently in police custody now.

Please stand by for more information about the arrested KWRU members and the fight for affordable housing in Philadelphia.