Community Economic Development Articles

Manage Your Money Week
In partnership with the office of California State Controller John Chiang, the CUP will organize financial survival workshops connected to Manage Your Money Week (MYMW).  During Manage Your Money Week, state and local government agencies, non-profit organizations, unions, schools, libraries, financial institutions, and financial management associations will be working together in communities throughout California to host free money management education events and promote the importance of good money management practices.  ​

​$500 MILLION FOR JOB CREATION IN LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS COULD BE RAISED IF GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN APPROVES PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014: This weekend the State Legislature passed the Urban Partnership's highest priority bill - a measure that would help community development entities (CDE) attract up to $500 million in private investment capital for job creation projects in California’s low-income neighborhoods.  

​​PARTNERSHIP CREATES ARIZE TO FOSTER DIVERSITY, COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
In America, cultural and ethnic diversity is an incredible strength. Promoting respect and appreciation for that strength among our citizens advances America’s innovation, global leadership and economic prosperity. With this clear understanding, the California Urban Partnership is excited to launch ARiZEnow.com – an online community resource and engagement tool. ​