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Saturday, June 18, 2016

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Contact: Lila Cabbil 313.717-0813

Detroit Youth March to Demand End to Water Shut Offs Kickoff at WSU Student Center Building Saturday evening

DETROIT – Young people in Detroit fighting to keep water flowing to families in their community will march from the Wayne State University’s Student Center Building Saturday up to Woodward and past Midtown restaurants. Youth will lead the march and speak at a 4:30 p.m. press conference. These organizers are working to draw attention to the devastation of massive water shutoffs that continue despite the so-called payment plan instituted by Mayor Mike Duggan. The march launches from the Allied Media Conference.

With three quarters of Detroit’s children living below the poverty line, many young people have been sorely affected when their families struggle with water bills they can’t afford. The People’s Water Board Coalition, faith leaders and activists have been calling for income-based payment plans as laid out in the Water Affordability Plan. But the first and most humane step is an immediate and complete end to water shut offs.

Who:Jada Patrick, London Blakely, youth leaderJenny Lee, executive director, Allied Media Conference People’s Water Board Coalition

What:Children’s March to End Water Shutoffs Now!Press conference and march through Midtown

When: Saturday, June 18Press Conference @ 4:30 p.m. March begins @ 5:00 p.m.

Where: Press conference and staging area – Wayne State University Student Center BuildingMarch to Woodward Avenue, Southbound