HAVE YOU CONTACTED YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES AND SHARED YOUR VIEW ABOUT WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS? The Indiana General Assembly has rescheduled it special session for July 25, when legislators will respond to the recent Supreme Court decision on women’s reproductive rights. We have the power to affect that change — with our voice and our vote! Don’t miss this…
HHR- Action Is an organization of housing advocates who understand that safe and accessible housing is a basic human right. We believe that housing that requires more than 30% of a family’s income is not accessible to that family. We believe that housing tainted by lead, mold or other health hazards is not safe for the members…
Jobs, Incomes, and Unions in South Bend: Seizing New Opportunities to Promote a More Just Economy Sponsors include:The Community Forum for Economic JusticeHiggins Labor Program, University of Notre DameCivil Rights Heritage Center, Indiana University SB Join us for an important May Day conversationfocusing on the following questions: What are people, especially the working poor, experiencing…
The Community Forum for Economic Justice presents: A Book Discussion Standing Up: Tales of Struggle Stories about the Social Justice Movement that inspire and encourage! On Tuesday, March 29thth 6:00- 8:00 PM, Dr. Darryl Heller will interview the authors of the book Standing Up by Ellen Bravo and Larry Miller (Brooklyn, NY: Hard Ball Press,…
St. Joseph County is asking for public participation to develop a comprehensive Plan for the County. The comprehensive plan provides a guide to the County Commissioners, Council, Area Plan Commission, staff, development community, and residents regarding the type, location and intensity of development and redevelopment within the unincorporated County. It also describes an aspirational vision…
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FORUMFOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS A WEEK AWAY:MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022 — AT 6 PM. CURRENT, FORMER & FUTURE MEMBERS ARE INVITEDTO PARTICIPATE IN THIS VIRTUAL MEETING.PROGRAM THEME: "YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW" During the meeting we will share information about past and current activities of the Community Forum. We also invite…
THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF PUBLIC FORUMS ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA We will explore how the South Bend Human Rights Commissionprotects your access to safe and affordable housing. PRESENTATIONS BY: FRED HARRIS, HOUSING CHAIR, SOUTH BEND NAACPDIANA MOYA, SB HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION…
VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) Looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity? Want to use your mind at the same time that you are providing a real service to low and moderate-income residents of our community. Want to meet interesting people, both your fellow volunteers as well as taxpayers with varied backgrounds? Then VITA is…
SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY, SEPT. 20, 5:30 PM, WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, 4747 W. Washington Street Community Action for Education (CAFE), Community Forum for Economic Justice, NAACP South Bend Branch, the Michiana Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression and BLM South Bend call on you to join us for an urgent mobilization at…
HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR WEDNESDAY’S PUBLIC FORUMABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY? “Eviction is a national crisis. It is a humanitarian crisis. It is ahealth crisis. Yet, it has been a silent crisis because most of itsvictims are poor. For a brief moment during the coronaviruspandemic of 2020, policymakers seemed to recognize theconnections between…
Land Banks as a Tool to Address Vacant Properties A public event sponsored by the Civil Rights Heritage Center, Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc., the Community Forum for Economic Justice, and many other community partners. MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 AT 7– 9 PM (EDT) Join us (in-person or online) as we welcome Tarik Abdelazim, Director of National Technical…
COVID – 19 & its economic consequences have magnified a long-existing threat to housing security in Michiana, especially for low-income residents. Emergency funding through the American Recovery Act of 2021 and temporary moratoriums on evictions have provided temporary relief for some. However, the central problem remains. There is insufficient affordable housing in our community. On…