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THE COMMUNITY FORUM HAS CHANGED ITS NAME. WE’RE NOW THE COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE.
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Aug 19: Public Meeting on LaSalle Square
ByadminTuesday, August 19 is the regular meeting time for the Community Forum. This month we will not be meeting and encourage you to attend, instead: Public meeting: An opportunity to help guide the future of LaSalle SquareThe program will include a presentation from the consultant team about what they discovered from– Public input (they interviewed…
Opportunities to Serve, Learn, and Get Rental Assistance
ByadminVITA (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…
Apr 20: AJ Wright Workers Speak Out
ByadminWORKERS ABANDONED BY AJ WRIGHT SPEAK OUT Date: April 20, 2013 Time: 4 PM Main Library, Basement 304 S. Main Street, South Bend In early 2011, AJ Wright suddenly closed its operations in South Bend, leaving hundreds of workers jobless. At a public meeting, AJ Wright workers will share stories of the challenges they continue…
Nov 15: Forum on the Jobs Crisis
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June 28: Community Forum on Childhood Trauma
ByadminThursday, 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…