Wade Rathke

Wade Rathke is an American community organizer and activist known for founding ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), a network of groups that advocates for low- and moderate-income families. He focused on social and economic justice, working on issues like affordable housing, living wages, and voting rights. Rathke's work aimed to empower marginalized communities to have a voice in policy decisions. While ACORN faced controversy and was ultimately disbanded in 2010, Rathke remains recognized for his efforts to promote grassroots activism and community-based solutions.