COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Mission Statement
The Community Forum for Economic Justice promotes the development of a just economy that provides equal opportunities for all and enables everyone to obtain a living standard sufficient to sustain life in dignity.
Through education, organizing, and advocacy we intend to promote social and economic equity and to encourage greater democratic participation in decisions that affect people’s lives.
This Saturday, August 11, 2012 the Urban Garden Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week with their second annual Corn Roast. Along with the best sweet corn ever (one free ear per person), there will be a variety of exhibitors representing health care, agricultural, neighborhood, housing and other organizations plus face painting for the kids. The…
The Fifth Annual Community Forum on Economic Development is less than three weeks away,on Saturday, March 27, from 9 AM to 4 PM, at IU South Bend, Wiekamp Hall 1001We need your help in preparing for another successful event.
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…
NEW INFORMATION ON OCTOBER 20 FORUM: "WHERE'S THE MONEY GOING?" The Community Forum for Economic Development will sponsor a public forum on stimulus spending in St. Joseph County, on October 20, 2009, at 7 PM. The location of this forum has been changed to M.R.Falcons, 3213 Keller St. South Bend (at the corner of Keller…
This year, the Retrofest will celebrate the music of the ’80s. Expect face painting, raffles, and a live band!The event will be held from 11 AM to 3 PM at the LaSalle Branch Library on Ardmore Trail — across from LaSalle Square.
YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE PROTECT IT AND USE IT! The last municipal primary election was held in 2011. In that election, only 9% of registered voters went to the polls in St. Joseph County. May 5 is election day for this year’s primary. – Early voting has begun. – Candidate forums &…