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Introducing: The CSA Innovative Grant Project
Engaging Students Early: LEAF Plans Creative Youth CSA Programming
Impact Through Trust: KickStart to Career Muskegon County Launches Ambassadorship Program with Innovative Project Grant Support
CEDAM Staff, Members appointed to workgroups on Governor’s Growing Michigan Together Council
Communities Coming Together: Lansing SAVE Launches Capital Campaign
SEEDing for College Partners with Nonprofits to Drive Wayne Metro Children’s Savings Account Program
Michigan State Legislature passes $81.7 billion FY 2023-24 Budget
CEDAM to pilot “Summer Fridays”
CEDAM Announces $200k in Children’s Savings Account Innovative Project Grants, Partners with University of Michigan to Track Impact
$100,000 Consumers Energy Foundation Grant supports CEDAM’s Economic Inclusion Work
Kicking Off 2023: NFL Player Shows Support for M&M Area Community Foundation’s Future Fund
LEAF Student Art Exhibit Asks the Right Questions
Fellow Feature: First annual Cultivating Community series celebrates Coldwater’s diversity
Battle Creek Community Foundation Soft-Launches Area’s First Children’s Savings Account Program
Manistee’s Commitment to Housing: Former Fellow Lissette Reyes Discusses Their Journey
What Economic Security Should Mean in an American Context
Fellow Feature: Michelle McGregor talks CEDAM Bootcamp, Bridgeport pride, and more.
Meet our new economic inclusion program coordinator, Magdalena S. Rivera
Meet CEDAM’s new executive assistant, Rebekah Cathey
Meet our new AmeriCorps & fellowship program coordinator, Shate’ja Curry
Get to Know the Building Michigan Together Plan: The Housing and Community Development Fund
10 Things to Know about Serving with CEDAM’s AmeriCorps
Big News! CEDAM’s Policy Priorities Receive Massive Funding from the State
Expand your reach by becoming a CEDAM AmeriCorps host site
EITC Awareness Day: Renewed bipartisan support for State expansion
CEDAM receives $100,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation
Meet Shaniqua Gibson, CEDAM’s program coordinator
Getting to know CEDAM’s AmeriCorps program manager, Andrea Villanueva
Michigan legislature includes $2M for Children’s Savings Accounts in 2021-22 budget
CEDAM members are uniquely positioned to support the Governor’s MI New Economy Plan
CEDAM Awards 2021 Gene Kuthy Award to Robert Donohue Jr. of the Michigan Downtown Association
CEDAM Awards 2021 Leader of the Year Award to Chanell Scott Contreras of ProsperUs
CEDAM AmeriCorps host site Community Housing Network collaborates to combat homelessness
How Gov. Whitmer’s $100 million MHCDF funding proposal could expand affordable housing and shape Michigan’s economy
Saint Johns fellow a key player in moving zoning, rebrand, other initiatives forward
Using Children’s Savings Accounts for Economic Inclusion: A Q&A with Bonnie Gettys, Rep. Julie Calley and Jessica AcMoody
Driving recovery and inclusion: A Q&A with Joan Nelson, Kristi James and Jessica AcMoody about community economic development
Children’s Savings Accounts 101: What they are and why they’re important
CEDAM to spotlight the impact of Children’s Savings Accounts on generational wealth
Why community economic development can be used as a tool to promote equity
Staff Feature: From intern to program coordinator, Bevertone Anyonga talks about his journey to a career in community development
Program evaluation part 2: Systematic thinking to inform and enhance your evaluation process
Ten Michigan Communities Selected to Host a Community Development Fellow
CEDAM AmeriCorps member Suzanne Fenske brings varied experiences and a passion for service to Community Housing Network
Boosting Earned Income Tax Credits participation to combat poverty & build community
Fellow Feature: The park project connecting downtown Shelby with a major trailway
Community leaders: 3 ways to use your federal stimulus to reduce poverty
In a time of crisis, CEDAM AmeriCorps members offer essential support and hope for communities across Michigan
Fellow Feature: Space Summit brings exciting opportunities for Oscoda
Fellow Feature: Josh Prusik on being a resource to Cass City, diving into zoning, and more
Gratitude & optimism: Reflections from Ross as he begins his next chapter
Governor Whitmer’s Budget Proposal Includes funding for key community economic development initiatives
Program Evaluation: Assessing the design and effectiveness of CEDAM’s AmeriCorps program
Frankenmuth Fellow Ashley McKnight helps connect residents not only to local government, but to each other
CEDAM Receives Consumers Energy Foundation Grant
Michigan should take action to get more households banked
Aspirations lost: Youth focused asset-building programs are the key to maintaining hope for the future during a pandemic
Getting to know Melvin Henley, CEDAM’s new coalition manager
Our future is stronger with Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA)
CDC National Eviction Moratorium only delays the coming wave of evictions, Congress must take action
What Works Cities Economic Mobility initiative helps the Lansing SAVE program unlock key data
Small-dollar savings lead to big rewards: What Michigan can learn from the UK’s Child Trust Fund
Reaching residents in the age of COVID-19: Show Me the Money Day pivots to virtual
Housing is Out of Reach in Michigan for Low-Wage Workers
In solidarity: A letter from our executive director
Payday Lending Expansion Bill Passes in the Michigan House
Changes to CRA expand opportunities for nonprofits responding to COVID-19
Helping unbanked individuals receive their stimulus payments quickly
Empowering Michigan communities: Immediate and long-term policy responses to COVID-19
Ten Michigan Communities Selected to Host a Community Development Fellow
Stimulus Checks: Low Income Households Will Miss out If They Haven’t Filed Income Taxes
Stimulus checks: Making sure low income households receive an economic impact payment
Statement from CEDAM Executive Director Luke Forrest on Executive Order 2020-19 halting evictions through April 17
Where Are They Now? How Juggling Multiple Priorities During Service Prepared Angie for Hollywood
Where Are They Now? Perseverance Pays Off for Michigan’s AmeriCorps Supervisor of the Month
Where Are They Now? AmeriCorps Service as a Local Foot-in-the-Door
Where Are They Now? From AmeriCorps Member to Award-Winning Program Director
Where Are They Now? Celebrating AmeriCorps Week 2020
AmeriCorps State members provide resources and hope through SMTMD events
Fundraising and more: VISTA member Amanda Leitch gets things done
Fellow Feature: Ensuring a more inclusive Hamtramck
Fellow Feature: West Branch committed to finding childcare solutions
State House Committee Advances Payday Loan Expansion Bill
Governor Whitmer announces sensible policy for Michigan assistance programs
Community branding process highlights Albion’s rich history
Deconstruction, not demolition—the domicology movement is growing
CEDAM is Celebrating 10 Years of AmeriCorps
Michigan’s free tax filing programs get boost from the Consumers Energy Foundation
AmeriCorps Feature: Put the Volunteer in VITA
Fellow Feature: Community input, collaboration helps steer Manistee
Meet CEDAM’s new AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, Zach Miller
Partners for Rural America Announce New Leadership and 2019 Ron Shaffer Award Recipient
Member Spotlight: Lake Trust Foundation Awards More Than $45,000 in Scholarships for Community Impact and Skilled Trades
Meet our new events & membership specialist, Shawn Masters!
Welcome, LEO: New state department provides momentum to tackle economic opportunity challenges
Can we work to solve the climate crisis by fighting the affordable housing crisis?
Fellow Feature: A Clean Sweep for Community Development in Ionia
Out of Reach Report Reveals Gap Between Renters’ Wages and Housing Costs in Michigan
Fellow Feature: The Unique Opportunity for Small Towns to Achieve Energy Goals
HUD Proposal Could Lead to the Eviction of Thousands of Families with Mixed Immigration Statuses
Community Investment Tax Credit Programs: Catalysts for Locally-driven Solutions
Lapeer County Community Foundation Launches Child Savings Account Initiative
New Fellowship Program Catalyzes Community Economic Development Across Michigan
AmeriCorps Feature: Faith Briggs Hosts Technology Dependence Forum in Garden City
Getting to know CEDAM’s new executive director, Luke Forrest
Redlining, I-496 and Lansing’s African-American Community
CEDAM’s AmeriCorps Members Get Things Done—Here’s Why you Should be a Host Site
HB 4251 Would Cap Rates on Triple-digit Interest Predatory Loans in Michigan
Highlights from Governor Whitmer’s First State of the State
Federal Tax Changes: What Should You Do If You Owe More Than Expected?
Lakeshore Food Club’s Grow a Row Campaign
CFPB Moves to Gut Payday Lending Rule Designed to Reduce Abuses; State Protections Are Crucial
It’s Tax Time—Here’s What You Should Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
CEDAM AmeriCorps Member Feature: Alex Makohn Serves to Empower Detroit Residents
National Day Of Racial Healing
Anthony Introduces Resolution to Promote Child Savings Accounts
Michigan Communities for Responsible Lending Coalition to Tackle Payday Loans
Community Development Fellows Add Capacity to Nine Rising Tide Communities
Member Feature: Little Free Libraries Help Bring Books to All in Oceana County Area
Let’s Not Cheat Two Generations from Meeting their Full Potential
MLK Day 2017: What are you doing to help others?
Proposed Public Charge Changes Puts Housing, Health and Economic Well-being at Risk for Michigan’s Immigrant Families
Michigan’s 2018 Ballot Proposals: A Breakdown
Introducing New CEDAM Team Member Troy Villanueva, Housing Policy Associate
Capital Area Housing Partnership Reveals Pop Icon Murals and Takes Suggestions for Walter French Development
Eviction is Heartbreaking, and it’s Solvable: Lessons from Matthew Desmond
Payday Lenders Strip a Half Billion Dollars in Five Years from Vulnerable Michiganders
Introducing New CEDAM Team Member Sarah Teater, Project Rising Tide Fellowship Coordinator
Poverty Simulations Can Help You Better Serve Your Clients
Nancy Finegood, Executive Director of MHPN and CEDAM Partner Announces Retirement
CEDAM member Jefferson East, Inc. Helps Detroiters Save on Property Taxes
CEDAM to Administer the Project Rising Tide Fellowship Program
Why Can’t We Build Public Support for Affordable Housing and Community Development?
Federal Budget Update: What’s Happening with Housing?
Stories on the Dangers of Payday Loans (Project Green’s 390 Initiative)
Meet Your Developing Vibrant Communities 2018 Keynote Speakers
Summer Heat is a Good Reminder to Claim the Michigan Home Heating Credit
Show Me the Money Day 2019 | Bring an Engaging Financial Resource Event to Your Community
A Life of Autonomy and Choice—A CEDAM Member Feature
CEDAM’s 2018-19 Executive Committee Board Members Announced
Introducing new CEDAM Team Member Orletta Caldwell
Homeownership and the American Dream
Financial Inclusion Happens Where Two Roads Meet
Fund the fund: Why Michigan’s Housing and Community Development Fund Needs Support
Rental Rates are Out of Reach for Michigan Residents
The Power of AmeriCorps Service
CEDAM Elects New Board of Directors for 2018-2019
CEDAM’s Signature Training: Real Estate Development Boot Camp
Women In Skilled Trades (WIST) Program Prepares Women For Apprenticeships
Consumers Energy to Help Rural Communities Choose Their Own Destinies
What are the Potential Cuts in the 2018 Farm Bill?
A Closer Look at Two Detroit LISC Programs
Meet CEDAM’s newest team member, Chris Wardell
Book Review: The End of Loyalty
Children’s Savings Accounts (CSAs): Expanding Post-Secondary Options
Michigan Legislature Could Usher in New Era of Investment by Restoring State Historic Tax Credit
Keeping up with the Corps Part 2: “Success”
High Quality Tax Filing Services without the High Prices
Congress Is Voting on a Bill That Could Make Debt Traps Legal Again
LINC UP’s First Friday Event Brings Neighbors Together with Music, Food and Fun
Government Shuts Down and Reopens, DACA Up in the Air
A Day On, Not a Day Off for CEDAM AmeriCorps Members
Introducing New CEDAM Team Member Ben Dowd
Episode 11: Small Business & Tech
2017 CEDAM Press Releases
2016 CEDAM Press Releases
2015 CEDAM Press Releases
2014 CEDAM Press Releases
2013 CEDAM Press Releases
Housing Resources, Inc.: Rickman House Outdoor Park
Levine Law Group: City Hall Artist Lofts
Community Housing Network: House Rehabilitation
The Greater Lansing Housing Coalition: Tuesday Toolmen
Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI): Leadership 101
Cinnaire, Cass Corridor Neighborhood Development Corporation and Ginosko Development: Cass Plaza
Michigan Historic Preservation Network: Detroit Preservation Demonstration Project
Building Families First Community Organization: The Fenmore Project (2016)
2012 CEDAM Press Releases
Avenue for the Arts Program Creates Strong Sense of Place
What’s in the Final Tax Bill?
CEDAM Member CAHP Hosts Open House for Rehabbed Lansing Home
How Do Key Provisions Differ in the Senate and House Tax Bills?
CEDAM and Partners Lead Michigan Children’s Savings Account (CSA) Consortium
From Youth Programs to Land Use Projects, Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Reflects on a Successful Year
GOP Tax Plan Unveils Corporate Cuts, Consolidated Tax Brackets & Cuts to Economic Development Programs
Talking Equity and Destination: Vibrant Communities with James Crowder
Staff Member Feature: Brian McGrain Celebrates 11 Years at CEDAM
Keeping Up with the Corps: Part 1
Where Detroit Happens: A Block by Block Tour
Metrics that Matter (A DVC Session Preview)
Honoring Gene Kuthy, Community Economic Development Champion
DACA is Ending; Tell Congress to Pass the Dream Act
New Member Feature: Daryl Brooks of Stellar Building & Construction
Storytelling: Crafting Your Message for Digital Platforms (A DVC Session Preview)
Passing the Baton: VISTA Leaders Reflect on the Past Year and Look Forward to the Next
Foreclosure Intervention Specialist Jael Cain Shares Client Story
MFOC Members Reflect on their Year of Service
National Housing Week of Action: How Housing Changed My Life Rally & Storytelling Event Recap
Milan’s Third Thursday Events: A Farmers’ Market and more
Finance Can Be Fun — Host a 2018 Show Me the Money Day Event
Meet CEDAM’s New Manager of Financial Empowerment Initiatives
Legislation Introduced to Expand Payday Lending Products in MI
Step Forward Michigan Program Helps Struggling Homeowners
23 AmeriCorps Positions Available — Here’s Why You Should Join
Senate Health Care Bill and Michigan’s Trigger Clause
MEIC Learning Exchange 2017 Recap
Ensure Legislators Know the Impact of Your Work
Hi, I’m CEDAM’s New Communications & Training Associate!
The Next Affordable Housing Project Leaders Graduate from Real Estate Development Boot Camp 2017
Did You Know About These Two Michigan Tax Credits?
A Look Back at May: National Community Action Month
Honoring Russ Mawby
President Trump Releases 2018 Budget Recommendations
Voices of AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps Week Promotions in Grayling
Placemaking: For Anyone, Or Everyone?
Mayor and County Commissioners Recognition Day for National Service
Taxes Due Soon!
Voices of AmeriCorps: Good Cents from Wayne Metro AmeriCorps Members
Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget
HUD Budget Slashed in Trump’s Administration Proposal
4 Reasons You Should Volunteer
Voices of AmeriCorps: Shelby Soberalski
Dodd-Frank Rollbacks Expected
Call for Presenters for People & Places 2017
Trump’s Executive Order and What It Means for the Affordable Healthcare Act
Collaborative Environment Between Officials and Community – Part 1
Thanking Donors the Right Way
A Review of Paul Ryan’s ‘A Better Way’ Plan: Part 3
MLK Day 2017: What are you doing to help others?
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business or Nonprofit
A Review of Paul Ryan’s ‘A Better Way’ Plan: Part 2
Expect EITC Delays in 2017
4 Great Tips for Nonprofit Social Media Pages
A Review of Paul Ryan’s ‘A Better Way’ Plan: Part 1
Membership Spotlight: AmeriCorps at Lakeshore Resource Network
6 Reasons Why Organizations Should Invest in Online Video
AmeriCorps: Those Who are Willing to Serve
Michigan Cities Through the Eyes of NACEDA’s Executive Director
Food Forward MI: Farm to Institution: A Supply Chain Opportunity (Part 2)
Food Forward MI: Farm to Institution: A Supply Chain Opportunity – Part 1
Beyond the Public Meeting: Raising the Bar for Equitable Community Engagement
Two Ideas to Inspire Community Development
Measuring and Evaluating Neighborhood Change
Pro Bono Legal Referral Program
The Marriage Between Population Health and Community
Michigan eLibrary for Businesses
Food Forward MI: Farm to School
Proposed HUD Rule on FMRs
Membership Spotlight: H.O.M.E. of Mackinac County
How a Good Health Creates a Vibrant Community
Food Forward MI: Agriculture Workforce Development
CFPB’s New Rule
Membership Spotlight: PNC’s Community Development Banking
The Municipal Effect
Food Forward MI: Food Innovation Districts
Michigan’s Home Heating Credit – Are you eligible?
Membership Spotlight: Community Action Agency
Affordable Housing is Out of Reach in Michigan
3 Takeaways from the Summit on Race and Inclusion
5 Key Components to a Successful Board of Directors
5 Important Things to Consider While Fundraising
2016 Community Economic Development Award Winners
Food Forward MI: Food Sovereignty and Governance
CEDAM member Amber Paxton assumes national leadership role as co-chair of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition
6 Things To Do in Lansing
What is it Like to Live in Poverty?
3 Reasons to Attend the Small Town & Rural Development Conference
Voices of AmeriCorps: Danielle Harvey
Strategies For Revitalization: City of Westland
FREE Quality Income Tax Returns
Voices of AmeriCorps: Mandy Barlow
Food Forward MI: Food Safety
Historic Resources in Michigan Jeopardized by Bill to Amend 1970 PA 169
4 Opportunities to Increase Economic Stability
Voices of AmeriCorps: Brian Rakovitis
FY16 Omnibus Spending Bill Released
Food Forward MI: Food Hubs Expanding Local Food Access
Does Training Help Retain Employees?
Food Forward MI: Where Food Access and Community Development Merge
The End to Step Forward Michigan
Funding Michigan’s Roads
Food Forward MI: An Introduction
Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance Update
Is There A Rental Crisis in the U.S.?
Mapping Assets for Community Development
Asset & Property Management: A Complementary Relationship
Working Through Contradictions and Achieving Great Things
3 Reasons To Be Excited About Destination: Vibrant Communities
Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing: Setting the “PACE” for More Development in Michigan
Michigan Benefits Access Overview
Partners for Rural America
Children’s Savings Accounts to Kickstart Education
#Comebackcity: How Clean Energy can Revitalize a City, State
Welcome Home
Voices of AmeriCorps: Betsy Quakenbush
Voices of AmeriCorps: Rene Halberg
Better Than A Webinar
6 Steps for Writing a BIG Grant
Kickstart to Career: Barry Community Foundation
City Leaders Are Paving the Way Toward Financial Empowerment
The Bright Side: Rural
The Impacts of Free Tax Preparation
Placemaking Through Crowdfunding
Have You Noticed Any Immigrants?
2015 Community Economic Development Award Winners
New CEDAM Resources
People & Places: Part 4 (of 4)
People & Places: Part 3 (of 4)
Arts & Culture Helping Michigan Communities
Delray Neighborhood, Detroit
People & Places: Part 2 (of 4)
People & Places: Part 1 (of 4)
Creative Placemaking in Michigan
Lansing SAVEs For the Future
The National Housing Trust Fund
3 Free Ways to Get Ahead This Tax Season
National Disappearance of CHDOs due to HOME
Auto-Title Lending: What it Means for You
The Bright Side: Blight Elimination
10 Place-Based Holiday Activities in Michigan
Market Alternative to Payday Lending: It’s Working in Texas
Development Without Displacement
Vote With Every Dollar
Foreclosure 101 and Step Forward Update
Meet ALICE
Funding Sources for Community Economic Development
Welcoming the Next Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Corps Members
Microenterprise Month: Putting the Heart in Michigan Communities
Utility Data & Energy Efficiency Pilot Programs
Voices of AmeriCorps – Leondra Fair
Consumers Energy’s Energy Savers Affordable Multifamily Program
Co-Working Spaces to Suite YOUR Needs
The Bright Side: Small Business
Partners for Rural America Conference Recap
How to Overcome Sudden Obstacles When Planning a Conference
Voices of AmeriCorps – Shannon Farmer
The Bright Side: Food & Farm
MHPN Intervention Loan Program
Entrepreneurs Finding a Home in Michigan
Starting a Business in Michigan
Conferences: More than Content
Voices of AmeriCorps: Community Partnerships
The Bright Side: Michigan Housing & Community Development Fund
Fresh Food Perspective
Michigan Communty Development Training
Landlords Investing in Tenants to Increase Property Values and Improve Communities
Bringing the Rural Community Together Annually
Put Hard-Earned Money Back into Your Wallet
Voices of AmeriCorps – Michael McAuliffe
Successful Conference Planning from Start to Finish
From Placemaking to Community
Does Placemaking Lead to Gentrification?
Voices of AmeriCorps – Hailey Hartig
Scooter Returns: LIHTC, CDBG, EITC, Section 8
President Obama Visits Michigan State – Signs Farm Bill
Integrating FAFSA and VITA Partnerships in Michigan Communities
Food & Warmth – MLK Day of Service Recap
The Bright Side Features Shelter
Giving Back – MLK Day of Service
Get Ready for Show Me the Money Day 2014!
Voices of AmeriCorps – Rebecca Snay
Underground of Good Celebrates Placemaking
United for Homes: What Can We Do About Homelessness?
Michigan’s Financial Managers: What Can They Actually Do?
St. Regis Describes 300 years of Community Economic Development in Detroit
Participating in the Rural Community
Building a Financial Empowerment Movement in Michigan
Changing of the AmeriCorps Guard
Where Did You Go and What Did You Learn?
What CDCs Need to Know About the Government Shutdown
Energy Choice: Improving Your Bottom Line
Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives
The Bright Side Features Libraries Engaged in Placemaking & CED
To Lobby or Not to Lobby?: The Nonprofit Role in Politics
Community Capital In The New Economy
HOME Final Rule Released
Scrap Metal Theft in Michigan: Just How Bad is it and What Can We Do?
Three Great Conferences in Thirty Days
Voices of AmeriCorps: Amanda Crissinger
Most Insightful Detroit Bankruptcy Articles
Back to Life: Detroit’s NSO Bell Building
Funding Housing: A Look at the Housing Trust Fund
HRI: The Reasons For Our Work
Educating & Saving to Win
There Really is No Place Like Home
Connect & Share With Others Around the State
Engage With Legislators Through Your Projects
Lobby, Advocate and Network to Win
Supportive Housing and PHA (Housing Commission) Toolkit
Voices of AmeriCorps: Alex Janis
Environmental Justice in Ingham County
MNM Webinar: Bootstrapping a Community Space for Entrepreneurship
Advocacy Tactics
From Niagra to Afton: Environmental Justice in the United States
General Organization Information
Types of Services
Service Area
Variety of Programming
Most Important Services Offered
What is Environmental Justice and How Do We Get There?
Political Relationships
Organizational Future, Change and Innovation
So Many Sessions, and the Annual Membership Celebration!
New and Improved Resource Directory!
Organizational Change
We Want to Celebrate You
Northern Initiatives: Karl’s Cuisine
Funding Sources
Community Housing Network: Johnna
Avalon Housing Inc: Youth Leadership Program Success Story
Employees
Financial Empowerment
Community Services
Housing Development
Annual Operating Budget
Housing Services
Community Housing Network: Duane Ott
Northern Initiatives: Blackrocks Brewery
Community Housing Network: Jack Dobrecki
Agriculture and Food Services
Physical Development
Community Action: The Gift of a Warm House
Business/Commercial Development
2013 Small Town and Rural Conference
Youth Programming
Employee Demographics
Community Housing Network: Robyn and Violet
Insider’s Scoop on Real Estate Development
VITA + FAFSA: A Family Affair
Innovation
Voices of AmeriCorps-Kim Chipps
The Cost of Sequestration
Northern Initiatives: Beth Millner Jewelry
Community Housing Network: William Quimby
Challenges
Why Be a CEDAM Member?
Bringing a Self-Employment Assistance Program to Michigan
How Can a Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Corps Member Help Your Organization?
Enhancing Your Skills to Make a Difference
New Bright Side episode hosted by Scott Woosley highlights housing
Episode 10: A Place to Call Home
Michigan parks and the power of place: More than mere amenities
Show Me the Money Day and the EITC Can Put Money in Your Pocket
Voices of AmeriCorps – Crystal Elissetche
Rural Philanthropy in Michigan Report
Announcing CEDAM’s New Brand and New Website!
RFP for Rural Communities Facing Design Issues
Lansing One of Five Cities to Win Major Grant to Create Financial Empowerment Center
Energy Choice: Another Benefit from CEDAM
Why CEDAM Loves Small Businesses
Voices of AmeriCorps-Angie Pollema
Housing episode release date postponed
Bridging the Gap
A Season of Giving
New AmeriCorps Members Fight Foreclosure
What Makes a City Work?
Vote No on Proposal Five
Land Bank Conference 2013 Recap
We’re Not Finished Yet. We Have Work To Do.
Implications of the Farm Bill Expiring
Community Development Training at your Leisure
The Bright Side – AmeriCorps
Farmer Loans Added to State Budget
Collaborating for Economic Security
“Show Me the Money” in 2013
New Resource Directory to Support Entrepreneurship
The Bright Side – Sustainability and Green Development
Episode 9: AmeriCorps
Episode 8: Sustainable State
Now Playing in Detroit
Resources, Action and Hope Battle Foreclosure
Voices of AmeriCorps – Katelyn Hoeksema
Eyesore to Opportunity
What Comes Next?  The Michigan Community Development Association Moves Beyond the New Normal with its Upcoming Fall Conference
Food Systems in Rural Michigan
A Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program could be coming to Michigan
More to Explore than Pasties: U.P. Member Visits
Trans4M’ing Our Communities across Michigan through Transportation Reform
Speaking with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Vote for the Rural Council’s proposal today!
The Bright Side of Financial Empowerment
Affordable Health Care Act – Q & A
Episode 7: Michigan $aves
Get By With A Little Help From Your Friends
U.S. Senate Farm Bill Voting – Day One
Voices of AmeriCorps – Ashley Samson
Placemaking in Rural Michigan
Food Deserts – An Insider Perspective
Sixth Annual NACEDA Summit
Next Two Episodes
Voices of AmeriCorps – Vickie Patson
Governor Snyder Talks Severance Tax
The Cost Of Eating Healthy – A Personal Story
Voices of AmeriCorps – Michaelyn Denny
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Talking Secession Again?
The Bright Side of Health in Michigan
The Bright Side of Health in Michigan
2012 Community Development Award Winners
Small Town & Rural Development Conference – Wrapping It Up
Voices of Americorps – Shannon McKinstry
Staff Picks: 2012 Building Michigan Communities Conference Sessions
Voices of Americorps – Jennifer Showerman
Episode 6: Good State of Health
2012 Membership Celebration
Have You Registered Yet?
Three Reasons to Renew Your CEDAM Membership
Three Takes on Small Town Tactics
Three Takes on Small Town Tactics
Community Development in 2012
Conference Breakout Session Information Is Here!
Voices of AmeriCorps – Paul Stanford
Voices of AmeriCorps – Katie Gladki
Director Keith Creagh to Speak at Michigan Rural Council Meeting
Michigan Rural Council
We Need Your Success Stories!
2012 Season
Michigan Rural Council Created
Voices of AmeriCorps – Natalie Ciampichini
Show Me The Money!
Voices of AmeriCorps – Guy Cox
Saving Can Be Fun? Really??
Voices of AmeriCorps – Kate Lambert Lee
CEDAM Members Take Note: Changes to Membership and Member Portal
Episode 5: Land Banks Renewing Michigan
“We love connecting people to things they need and supporting our neighbors in a real way.”
So you’re going to a business holiday party
Landbanks – Learn All About It!
Michigan Rural Network & Rural Partners of Michigan Combine Efforts
Replacement for Brownfield and Historic Tax Credits
Episode 4: Michigan Places
5 Essential Components of a Good Grant Proposal
New CEDAM Member Benefit – GrantStation
Microenterprise Network of Michigan
Rural Wealth Creation 101
CEDAM Announces TV Show Theme Song Contest
Updates to Training Program (reduced price, new dates)
Released – Rural Housing Profile
Episode 3: Michigan on the Move
Statewide Coalition Celebrates Summer-Long Community Service Initiative
Me? Do people’s taxes? Definitely not.
Moving On
Episode 2: Michigan Arts & Culture
Publicizing News and the New CEDAM Media List
How to Write a Good Press Release
Become a Main Street Community
CEDAM Launches New Online Member Portal
Flint Member Visit – July 22, 2011
Economic Gardening – get the goods!
How could anyone think that Detroit is going downhill?
CEDAM Update – Speaker of the House and new Foreclosure Corps Director
Rural Philanthropy – Why and How?
Small Business Outreach Tour Visits 15 Michigan Cities!
Paycheck to Paycheck
Episode 1: Michigan Fresh
Adults Only
What Might Young Professionals Want from Careers in Community Development?
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Manistee Community Kitchen
National Rural Assembly – We Are Builders!
Want Engaged Citizens? Try Hosting “Your Community 101”
White House Establishes Rural Council
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Michigan Biopreferred Products Association
What’s Up With the Budget?
“The Land Bank People”
On the Bright Side, a Positive Michigan TV Show (with preview)
Renters Struggle to Afford Housing in Michigan
Former Bank of America development exec joins Community Development Advocates of Detroit
Legislators Building Communities
Voices of AmeriCorps – Suzanne Elzinga
Michigan Downtown Conference CFP
Voices of AmeriCorps – Steve Sedwick
Bills Curtail Foreclosure Redemption Period When Most Needed
Voices of AmeriCorps – Sarah Barnes “Serving the Community”
Voices of AmeriCorps – Julius Thompson “My Satisfaction”
Sessions to Attend at MCOAH 2011, April 11-13
Reflections on Rural Development Conferences
Have you completed your MRN Membership Survey?
Voices of AmeriCorps – Daniele Fahrni
Voices of AmeriCorps – Jenny Ziegler
Voices of AmeriCorps – Blake Hamilton “Moments of Success & Moments of Grief”
Voices of AmeriCorps – Latitia Garthe-Shiner
27,000 Homeowners Served By Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Corps
Voices of AmeriCorps – Starlina Gutierrez
In the Middle
Find Out More About Proposed Federal Budget Cuts
Free Tax Help – Plus, Do You Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit?
Northern Initiatives (Video)
Engage Your Legislators This Summer: Legislators Building Communities
President Obama to visit Marquette
MRN MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Consumers Energy
Member News Roundup ~ January
CEDAM Membership Celebration – April 12, 2011
Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit to be Eliminated Under House Plan
Earned Income Tax Credit Day is Friday!
Show Me the Money Day on Jan 29th in Lansing
The Elephant in the Room: Diversity in Community Development
MRN MEMBER PROFILE – Michigan Environmental Council
CED in the State of the State Address
Learn About LIHTC with Our New Video
CEDAM February Trainings: Vibrant Communities, Drafting Bills, Commercial Dev.
Energy Affairs Forum Lecture Series
Counseling Improves Mod Success, Nearly Doubles Payment Reductions
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MRN MEMBER PROFILE- Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianopolis
Member News Roundup ~ December
Food Safety, New Markets Tax Credit both passed U.S. Legislature
Travel Journal – Detroit
Member News Roundup ~ November
MRN Member Profile – Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
Travel Journal – Flint
National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week is November 14-20, 2010
How Do We Create Green and Healthy Homes?
MRN MEMBER PROFILE – Northern Initiatives
U.S. Senate’s lame duck session
CEDAM December Trainings: Single-family Rehabilitation and Green Development
MRN MEMBER PROFILE – Dwelling Place
Can Rural Communities Succeed?
Member News Roundup ~ October
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – What’s the Future?
The Power of “Thank You”
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – What’s the Future?
Travel Journal – Detroit
MRN MEMBER PROFILE – Generation E Institute
Get Ready to Vote with CEDAM’s Election Resources
Allen Neighborhood Center (CEDAM’s Innovator of the Year): Videos Completed!
MRN MEMBER PROFILE – Barry Community Foundation
Meet Charlie – MRN Program Assistant and AmeriCorps Extraordinaire
Member News Roundup ~ September
Michigan Will Receive Third Round of Funds for Helping Hardest Hit Homeowners
Innovative CEDAM Trainings – foreclosure and asset building
Travel Journal – Saginaw
Are You Ready to Vote?
Michigan Nonprofit Day on Sept. 21
Think Locally and Nationally This September 11
Solutions at Sunrise 2010
Filling Big Shoes
Member News Roundup ~ August
Travel Journal – Upper Peninsula
Open For Business
Member News Roundup ~ July
CCDI: Register by August 16th for early-bird discount
State Prosecutes Foreclosure “Rescue” Scammers
CEDAM Welcomes New Executive Director
Best Practices in Main Streets and Commercial Development
Michigan Rural Network in Transition
DHS Welfare 101 Campaign Attacks Myths About Welfare
Best Practices in Supportive Housing & Homelessness Prevention
Member News Roundup ~ June
Best Practices in Green Building & Weatherization
CEDAM Launches Comprehensive Community Development Institute
Best Practices in Urban Agriculture and Farmers Markets
Hardest Hit Fund Plans Approved
Best Practices in Addressing Vacant Property
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2010-11 Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Corps Program
Best Practices in Asset Building
CEDAM Office Tour
Best Practices in Foreclosure Prevention
Member News Roundup ~ May
Report from National Urban Planning Conference
CEDAM Board Election Results
Housing Conference Wrapup & Resources 2010
Member News Roundup ~ April
Awards from MCOAH 2010
What is CEDAM? Video
Rental Housing Remains “Out of Reach” for Many in Michigan
Housing Conference Session Highlights 2010
Rick Ballard on NSP2
Housing Conference Session Highlights 2010
Blog Highlights from Spring 2010
“New Economy” Training Workshops
Housing Conference Session Highlights 2010
Member News Roundup ~ March
Housing Conference Session Highlights 2010
Resources for Tax Preparation
Earned Income Tax Credit Reminder
The Last Managing Neighborhood Change Competition
Reminder: Check the Box for Housing and Community Development
To Access Tax Benefits for Free, VITA Is Vital
Nonprofits: Key to a Complete Census Count
CDAD Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic Framework
CEDAM Board Nominations & Elections Reminder
CEDAM Announces 2010 Policy Agenda
Member News Roundup ~ February
Nominations Needed for Upcoming Awards
Announcing CEDAM & CDAD Annual Membership Event
Michigan to Share in $1.5 Billion for Homeowners
Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing: Rebuilding Michigan Together
Housing and Community Development Funding in the President’s FY 2011 Budget
Foreclosure Task Force: MML and Proposed Rule Change for Mortgage Relief Companies
CEDAM Membership Directory
Asset Building in President Obama’s Budget Request
Living in Michigan: New Ways to Connect Online
Census 2010: 10 Minutes Now for 10 Years of Benefits
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day 2010
Displaced Workers Guidebook
Member News Roundup ~ January
Michigan Receives $224 Million for NSP2
NACEDA/Enterprise Webinar on Green Communities Criteria
Foreclosure Task Force: Free Foreclosure Workshops
Introducing Brandon
Foreclosure Task Force: NeighborWorks Training
CEDAM Training Announcement
Membership and Board Elections
Happy New Year from CEDAM
CEDAM Blog Highlights of 2009
Winter Update
Member News Roundup
Great Video on Downtown Rental Rehab
HousingPolicy.org – a resource for everyone
How to Ruin Your Reputation on the Internet: Don’t Check Facts
For Personal Finance, Knowing is Half the Battle
Member News Roundup
MFPP Online Foreclosure Service
Capital Day Fall 2009 Recap
Alleviating Foreclosure the AmeriCorps Way
Member News Roundup
How to Ruin Your Reputation on the Internet: Improper Tone
Estimates and Projections Regarding Michigan’s Financial Crisis
2nd Capital Day a Success
Member News Roundup
HCAP Funding Announcement
Pre-Capital-Day Webinars 11/2 and 11/3
How to Ruin Your Reputation on the Internet: Stop Updating
Capital Day Q and A
Member News Roundup
The State of the Industry
Best Practice: Selling Homes in a Weak Market
Financial Education Resources
Contest: Website Scavenger Hunt for Members
Aloha from CEDAM!
A Note from Jessica
MI Delegation Letter to Sec. Donovan re HCAP Funding
Save the Date: 90-Day Pre-Foreclosure Negotiation Law Webinar
Join us in Lansing for Capital Day
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