Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nonprofit_organization
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:ACORN
gptkbp:countryOfOperation gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:dissolved 2010
gptkbp:founded 1970
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Wade_Rathke
gptkbp:headquarters_location gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana,_United_States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now
gptkbp:notable_campaign gptkb:public_policy
gptkb:affordable_housing
voter registration
living wage
predatory lending reform
gptkbp:numberOfLocations over 100 (at peak)
gptkbp:numberOfMembers over 400,000 (at peak)
gptkbp:organization grassroots
gptkbp:purpose community organizing
advocacy for low- and moderate-income families
gptkbp:scandal 2009 undercover videos controversy
gptkbp:successor various local organizations
gptkbp:website acorn.org (defunct)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ACORN
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7