Each year we celebrate Father’s Day. So, I want to give a shout out to the fathers out there who are making things happen. Fatherhood is important, fun, scary, and often times challenging. I have been blessed with three beautiful children. There are some things that my children absolutely know. . . .They are [...]
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A few years ago, Congress passed a law requiring all tax-exempt organizations, even the smallest ones, to file an annual return with the Internal Revenue Service. Any organization that does not file for three consecutive years automatically loses its federal tax exemption. Churches and some church-related organizations are among the few exceptions. Well, last week, [...]
Read MoreSo, what is community economic development? Community Economic Development (CED) is action taken locally by a community to provide economic opportunities and improve social conditions in a sustainable way. Often CED initiatives aim to improve the lot of those who are disadvantaged. An aspect of “localizing economics,” CED is a community-centered process that blends [...]
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