Mar. 12: HHR-Action Meeting to Welcome New Executive Directors of Housing Authority and Human Rights Commission

On Tuesday, April 14th, the St. Joseph County Council will decide whether to override the veto, by County Commissioners, of Bill 90-08 (now know as ordinance 24-09).  This ordinance establishes responsible standards for the granting of tax abatements to businesses in St. Joseph County.  Bill 90-08 was adopted by the County Council on March 17,…

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…

1. Public Forum on Property Tax Cap Amendment What: Public Forum with Senator John Broden An open discussion about the history, purpose, and likely consequences of the proposed tax cap amendment. When: Tuesday, September 21, 6:30-8:00 pm Where: Indiana University South Bend Student Activities Center, Room 225   Sponsored by: American Democracy Project, Indiana University South Bend Community…

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….

Here are ways you can get involved in improving our community…. BUY A PLANT; SUPPORT THE UNITY GARDENS. Friday, June 4th (5 pm to 8 pm) & Saturday, June 5th (8 am to noon) - Unity Gardens Plant Sale at the Junk Evolution, 528 East Colfax St., South Bend.  Buy Tomatoes & Peppers, Perennials & Herbs….

  What Will Happen If We Lose the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? A Moderated TOWN HALL on Health Care Invited: Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2) Sunday April 9th 3:00PM ~ 5:00PM (doors open 2PM) Century Center, South Bend Sponsored by: Northern Indiana Community Coalition for Health Care (NICCHC) and Community Wellness Partners Download Town Hall April…