Presented at a recent press conference addressing future educational legislation at the Indiana General Assembly which reconvenes in Indianapolis on January 9th: SO WHAT DO KIDS NEED? As we head into a budget session this January, we must ask ourselves how we can best support Indiana's children and prepare them for a bright future. As…
The Community Forum for Economic Justice Presents a Book Study of: Braiding Sweetgrass INDIGENOUS WISDOM, SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND THE TEACHINGS OF PLANTS By Robin Wall Kimmerer Book Study Leader: Dr. Monica Tetzlaff For more information, Download Braiding Sweetgrass flyer-2022 with link
This event will be held via Zoom. For more information, please email sjc.cfed@gmail.com
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 and that housing tainted by lead, mold or other health hazards is not safe for that family. We…
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…
SAVE THE DATE: MAY 1, 2022 The Community Forum for Economic Justice, Higgins Labor Program at the University of Notre Dame, and Civil rights Heritage Center at Indiana University of South Bend present "Jobs, Incomes, and Unions in South Bend: Seizing New Opportunities to promote a More Just Economy" Civil Rights Heritage Center, 1040 West…
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…