Sample Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: As [reference newspaper s article title, with date] described, the housing crisis has been devastating in [state]. With 8 million home foreclosures predicted nationwide over the next four years [insert number of foreclosures in state] in our state millions of families are losing more than their homes. They are losing their financial security and ability to pay for college, weather emergencies, and save for retirement. Hispanic families have been especially hit hard. Many Latinos have been enticed into loans with exorbitant interest rates or fees; they are twice as likely as Whites to be victims of fraud.

Programs that offer information and housing counseling are vital to helping families become financially sound again. Our organization works with the National Council of La Raza s Home Rescue Campaign to offer local homeowners free legal advice, housing counseling, and loss mitigation services. Families should know that there are programs like these as they struggle to keep their homes and greatest financial investment.

Sincerely,