WHERE'S THE MONEY GOING?
A PUBLIC FORUM ON STIMULUS SPENDING IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Tuesday, October 20, 7 pm, LaSalle Branch Library, sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Development
Mark your calendar and watch for additional information about this event.
The
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed by Congress and
signed
into law by President Obama on Feb. 17, 2009. The expressed purpose of
the $787
billion Recovery package is to jump-start the economy to create and
save jobs. Twenty-eight federal agencies are distributing Recovery
funds though 217 specific programs. How will this money impact
economic opportunities for residents of St. Joseph County? Local
officials will join us to discuss these important economic development
issues.
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Additional information about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,
From the League of Women Voters.....
Federal, State, and Local Leaders will "Lunch with the League"
over the next few months to explain how the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 impacts you and your family. The ARRA is the
economic stimulus package enacted by Congress in February. The Lunch
with the League series on the ARRA is designed to help inform the
community about the Act's impact at the federal, state, and local
levels.
Friday, October 9, is the first of the three programs and will feature U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly.
Indiana State Senators John Broden will discuss state-related issues
at the November 13 program and Mayors Luecke and Rea will attend the
December 11 lunch to explain the impact the ARRA on local governments.
"Lunch
with the League" is a monthly activity of the League of Women Voters of
the South Bend Area. The public is invited to participate. Arrive at
the Chocolate Cafe as early as 11:30 to purchase your lunch. The
discussion will begin at noon.
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HEALTH CARE FOR ALL!
A Rally to Support Health Care Reform is being planned by a large number of community and labor organizations.
It will take place on Saturday, October 10, at 1:30 pm, in front of the Morris Theatre in South Bend.
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"MORTGAGE SURVIVAL: WHERE TO FIND HELP AND LEARN WHAT NOT TO DO"
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Teamsters 364 Hall, 2405 Edison Road South Bend (just east of Edison & Ironwood)
(One of a series of activities during MONEY SMART WEEK, October 10 - 17, 2009)
Mortgage
help is out there! Discover the programs that help you make your
mortgage affordable. Learn from local counselors about the pitfalls in
obtaining a mortgage. Talk to a counselor from Notre Dame Legal Aid
after the session for free advice.
Sponsored
by the Community Forum for Economic Development, Neighborhood Resources
Corporation, Notre Dame Legal Aid Clinic, South Bend Heritage
Foundation, Teamsters Local 364, and the United Way Department of
Community Services.
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From the Saint Joseph Valley Project .......
11th Annual Jobs & Justice Dinner
Thursday, October 29, 2009
At the Mishawaka FOP, 1825 East 12th St. Mishawaka, Social Hour from 5 - 6 P.M., Dinner at 6:30 P.M.
Guest Speaker: Jerome Ringo, President of the Apollo Alliance - "Rebuild America Clean & Green"
Join in honoring Local Award Winners:
Glenda Rae Hernandez, Community Activist
Robin Forsythe, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 172, Labor Activist
Nancy Nichols, Broadway Christian Parish, Faith Activist
Gladys Muhammad, South Bend Heritage Foundation, Grassroots Organizing
Tickets: Student - $15, Individual - $30, Two or more - $25, Table of 8 - $200.
To
purchase tickets, send a check, made payable to St. Joseph Valley
Project, to 2015 W. Western Avenue, Suite 209, South Bend IN 46619
