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June 20: Community forum Meeting on Raising Wages
ByadminCompanies Receiving Taxpayer Subsidies from South Bend Should Pay Its Employees at Least the Minimum Wage Paid to City Workers Mayor Pete Buttigieg raised the pay of City of South Bend employees – all employees, including temporary, seasonal, and part-time workers – to at least $10.10 an hour. The Community Forum for Economic Justice…
Women’s Reproductive Rights
ByadminHAVE 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…
Sept 16: Community Forum Meeting on the Budget Process
ByadminSEPTEMBER CFED MEETING TO FOCUS ON SOUTH BEND'S BUDGET PROCESS: In May of 2013, the Community Forum sponsored a public meeting that addressed the question, "HOW DOES THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DECIDE WHERE TO SPEND OUR MONEY?" On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 7 PM, we will resume the discussion at the LaSalle Branch Library (3232 W Ardmore…
Jan 17: Community forum meeting on equitable and inclusive economic development
ByadminAccording to the Brookings Institution, states and localities spend $50 to $80 billion on tax breaks and incentives each year in the name of economic development despite a mountain of evidence showing that tax incentives produce mostly marginal returns. These traditional approaches to economic development by local governments have not benefited all populations — and,…
Upcoming Events: Urban Garden Market, Library Hearing, Ellen Bravo Lecture
Byadmin1. This week at the URBAN GARDEN MARKET: In addition to the fresh produce, home-made baked goods, barbecue, etc. two special events are scheduled for the this week's Market. Michele Boone from LaPaz will provide musical entertainment. Ms Boone writes folk music and will perform her own vocal and guitar compositions. She will be performing from 10:00am…
Upcoming Events
Byadmin1. October 18 through 23 is MONEY SMART WEEK. Two programs are planned for South Bend. – Retirement Confusion? Get the Answers! When: Wednesday, October 20, 6 – 8 PM Where: United Way of St. Joseph County, 3517 E. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend Who: Presentation by 1st Source Bank Sponsored by: United Way of St….