Asset Building in President Obama’s Budget Request
How the new federal budget request will affect asset-building.
Rebuilding Neighborhoods.
Revitalizing Communities.
Renewing Michigan.
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) advances community-based economic development to revitalize and rebuild Michigan communities and neighborhoods.
We are the unified voice of our member organizations and generate resources through advocacy and collaboration. We build and sustain our members through training, technical assistance, and opportunities to share best practices.
Connecting you with others in the industry is our most important member benefit.
Don't forget to renew your membership with CEDAM to keep receiving member benefits such as: 2010 Membership Directory and Resource Guide (NEW!), Funding Alerts/E-updates, Statewide media contact list (NEW!), Training Discounts, Policy Information, Discounts on Graphic Design and Video Production (NEW!), and much more.
The Michigan AmeriCorps Foreclosure Corps, a project of CEDAM, the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, and the Michigan Foreclosure Task Force, now has its own web page. Follow the link to learn how 20 individuals are helping agencies around the state fight the foreclosure crisis.
The 2009 tax season has begun - don't forget to "check the box" to donate to Michigan's Housing and Community Development Fund (MHCDF). Click the link above to find out more. Living in Michigan coalition members, click above to get to the online commitment form.
The 2010 Census is coming soon, and it's important that Michigan residents are counted. The Michigan Nonprofit Association offers an excellent comprehensive census toolkit for nonprofits. Learn about why nonprofits matter in the census and how you can make sure that we get a complete count this year.
The staff of CEDAM wishes you safe travels and a happy new year! CEDAM will be closed from Dec. 24, 2009 until Jan. 4, 2010. In the meantime, feel free to explore our website and blog. We'll see you next year.
How the new federal budget request will affect asset-building.
Learn more about and support Michigan's Housing and Community Development Fund through the new website, Facebook page, Twitter account, and video.
Why the 2010 Census matters to Michigan - and what nonprofits can do.
The Earned Income Tax Credit helps working families and brings money into Michigan. Find out more about it here and spread the word.
Updated version of Congressman Dingell's Displaced Workers Guidebook.