Community and Economic Development

Fighting Words for Independence Day

by Ambrose Moses, III

As we approach July 4th and prepare to celebrate the Declaration of Independence, I wanted to share a few words that were written many years ago by some men who were about to get out in the streets and fight the power.  (We will hold our discussion of their views towards women, Blacks, and the [...]

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My Daddy Said . . .

by Ambrose Moses, III

  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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IRS Revokes Tax Exempt Status for 275,000 Nonprofits

by Ambrose Moses, III

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, [...]

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Community Economic Development

by Ambrose Moses, III

  So, 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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