BLMHOU Open Letter to Gov. Abbott | Corona Virus Response

Governor Greg Abbott: Suspend Rent, Mortgage, & Utility Payments During the Corona Virus Crisis

​To Texas Governor Greg Abbott:

COVID-19 (also known as corona virus) has been classified as a global pandemic. Texas already has at least 68 cases statewide, including 1 death. State and federal officials are encouraging people who feel sick to stay home, but many workers struggle to make rent or mortgage payments. The choice to skip work for the sake of community health could leave them and their families un-sheltered.

In order to protect the health and housing security of our community, we, the undersigned, call on Governor Abbott to act now so workers won't have to make that choice. Specifically, we call for a suspension of all rent, mortgage, and utility payments for 2 full months to allow people to do what they need to in order to take care of themselves, their loved ones, and the community.

The legacy of every public official currently serving will be determined in the next few months.

It's time to act now, and choose the right side of history. Choose the people.

- BLMHOU

SIGN ON TO THE LETTER HERE!

Governor Greg Abbott: Suspend Rent, Mortgage, & Utility Payments During the Coronavirus Crisis

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Don't forget that BLMHOU is working to make sure our most vulnerable Houstonians have the things that they need. Due to recent closures of restaurants, bars and large venues... and has elected to do a gift card drive that would allow us to deliver it right to your door. We have created forms for those to sign up for gift card and one for volunteers.

We are asking that those who can afford it to contribute to the purchase of gift cards for grocery stores. please send donations via Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/BLMHOU or contact us Via email [email protected] if you wish to donate some gift cards you have already purchased.