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CAN WE IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF RENTAL PROPERTIES IN SOUTH BEND? SOUTH BEND CURRENTLY OPERATES A COMPLAINT-BASED HOUSING INSPECTION SYSTEM WHEREBY TENANTS CAN CONTACT CODE ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT SUBSTANDARD HOUSING CONDITIONS — SUCH AS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, MOLD, INFESTATION, OR A LACK OF UTILITIES. THIS MONTH, A PROPOSAL WILL COME BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL…

Tuesday, Nov. 20: Community Forum for Economic Justice November Meeting When: 6 PM Where: Civil Rights Heritage Center, 1040 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601 Discussion Topic: The Midterm Election is Over; Where Do We Go From Here? The meeting provides an opportunity to review the outcomes and experiences of the recent elections and…

  SOUTH BEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS A COMMUNITY CONCERN!    On November 6, three members of the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will be elected by registered voters who live in School Districts 1, 2 and 5. Not all families in South Bend include children who attend schools in the South Bend Community…

VOLUNTEER FOR VITA! VITA – the VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE program 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 partnered with…

  On November 6, three members of the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will be elected by registered voters who live in School Districts 1, 2 and 5. Not all families in South Bend include children who attend schools in the South Bend Community School Corporation. But ALL residents of South Bend…

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 6 PM, LASALLE BRANCH LIBRARY Come at 5:30 pm for light snacks and a chance to socialize.   Hear & discuss the experiences of Susan Sharpe, Advisor on Restorative Justice, Center for Social Concerns, UND Kathe Streeter, Restorative Justice in Education Coordinator, Jefferson Traditional Middle School, SBCSC Isaac Hunt, Group Violence…

A public meeting sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Justice is planned for Thursday, August 23rd at the LaSalle Square Branch Library.           Come at 5:30 pm for light snacks and a chance to socialize.           The program will begin promptly at 6 pm with presentations by: Alkeyna Aldridge, Director of Engagement & Economic…

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN “ECONOMIC JUSTICE BOOK CLUB”?               The Community Forum for Economic Justice is organizing a book club that will read and discuss books that can deepen our understanding of issues that underlie the fight against social, economic and racial injustice.  Most of us have experienced the desire to discuss…

Thursday, June 28, 6 pm SJCPL Main Branch Library, Dickenson Room Sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Justice   TRAUMA: A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS Learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), traumatic experience during childhood such as abuse, neglect, and chaotic relationships, bring about an increased risk of chronic disease, mental health disorders, and early…

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE 2017 SCHOOL CORPORATION ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT?                   TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2019, 7 PM LASALLE BRANCH LIBRARY (3232 Ardmore Trail, South Bend) Presentations by: Stuart Greene, Professor Emeritus of Africana Studies, UND Oletha Jones, Education Chair, SB NAACP Ruth Warren, Retired School Administrator