Reta Kopala, who passed away on March 4, 2012, was a member and loyal supporter of the Community Forum for Economic Development. We will miss her very much. In case you missed these descriptions of the many ways she enriched our community, here are the web sites of her obituary and an article by SBT…
A MESSAGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The topic of January's CFED meeting is "Right to Work — More Than a Union Issue" When: January 17, 2012 at 7 PM Where: LaSalle Branch Library, 3232 West Ardmore Trail, South Bend This year, the Indiana General Assembly will consider a "Right to Work"…
Why does the COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE support VITA – the VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE program that provides free, electronic tax filing for low-to-moderate income taxpayers? The Community Forum for Economic Justice supports policies and activities that improve living standards and broaden opportunities for the residents of St. Joseph County. Since 2008, we have…
The CFED Board of Directors sends our best wishes to all of you. The year 2011 is drawing to a close. We have prepared a summary of last year's programs and projects: Download 2011 Review of CFED At our November meeting, seven Board members were reelected for two year terms: Jose Arevalo, Hardie Blake, Tony…
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, THE COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WILL JOIN WITH SIX OTHER MICHIANA ORGANIZATIONS TO SPONSOR: The Jobs Crisis & The Threat to Our Living Standards WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED: What caused this economic crisis? Is President Obama's jobs plan what we need? Can jobs be created for the long-term unemployed and…
THERE'LL BE MUSIC THIS SATURDAY AT THE URBAN GARDEN MARKET… From 10 a.m. until Noon, Kathleen Jewel and her friend Linda Hulse will play dulcimer duets. The market opens at 9 a.m and closes at 1 p.m. Plenty of time to shop for vegetables, fruit, baked treats or barbecue and more — including pumpkins and…
UTILITY COSTS: HARD TIMES MAY GET HARDER FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS! Residential electric bills may increase by 22.7% for Indiana residents if I & M is granted a rate increase by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Meanwhile, the Energy Assistance Program could lose up to 50% of its federal funding, drastically cutting heating assistance for…
1. This week at the Urban Garden Market - Only three more Market Saturdays for the season! Lynn Joyce will be making beignets this Saturday, Jim will have plenty of pulled pork, and the Butternut Squash Community Garden will have a special: "$1. off for a package of six" squash, easy to store for winter…
1. Business Planning Workshop When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 — from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Sample Street Business Complex, 3702 W. Sample St. Suite 106, SB IN 46619 Sponsored by: The Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame Michiana African American Chamber of Commerce…
September meeting of the Community Forum for Economic Development Tuesday, September 20, 2011 7 p.m., LaSalle Branch Library (2323 Ardmore Trail, SB) The focus for the September meeting will be "Right to Work" legislation – what does it mean, how has it been used against the labor movement, its effect on economic…
The Community Forum for Economic Development encourages you to participate in the local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program. This is the fourth year that the Community Forum will join with the United Way of St. Joseph County and other community organizations and individuals to prepare free, electronically filed, tax returns for local working families….
RAIN OR SHINE — CELEBRATE NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK AT THE URBAN GARDEN MARKET SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Corn Roast —- Live music —- Information —- Fresh produce, Baked Goods, and home-made crafts Sample fresh roasted local corn donated and prepared by our regular vendors (free, but quantities limited) Enjoy…