Ferndale Inclusion Network Carrying Forward with Fight Against Racism
“Our mission is that Ferndale Inclusion Network seeks to create a just and racially equitable Ferndale that embodies a culture of inclusion and belonging for all.”
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Announces Good Neighbors, Event Nov. 13
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Announces Good Neighbors, Event Nov. 13 Ferndale, MI- Citizens for a Fair Ferndale regularly recognizes members of the community who embody the mission of CFF within their everyday lives, helping to make our community welcoming and strong. This year’s honorees are as follows: Grace Bacon Doug Gillespie Lindsay Gonska Carol Jackson…
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A Ferndale Group dedicated to fairness and equality is introducing the community to a test that can help people uncover unconscious biases. The Ferndale Inclusion Network, which has its roots in Citizens for Fair Ferndale, has been…
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A Ferndale Group dedicated to fairness and equality is introducing the community to a test that can help people uncover unconscious biases. The Ferndale Inclusion Network, which has its roots in Citizens for Fair Ferndale, has been…
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A Ferndale Group dedicated to fairness and equality is introducing the community to a test that can help people uncover unconscious biases. The Ferndale Inclusion Network, which has its roots in Citizens for Fair Ferndale, has been…
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test
Ferndale Group Encourages People to Take Implicit Bias Test (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A Ferndale Group dedicated to fairness and equality is introducing the community to a test that can help people uncover unconscious biases. The Ferndale Inclusion Network, which has its roots in Citizens for Fair Ferndale, has been…
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Seeking DIY Volunteers
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Seeking DIY Volunteers (Kat Bruner James, Citizens for Fair Ferndale, Sept.6, 2016) Ferndale, MI – LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR DIY! After two AWESOME years hosting a booth at DIY Street Fair, followed by one year off, we are ready to do it again! Here are some things we need help with:…
CFF School Board Candidate Forum Recorded by Keith Dalton (video)
On October 28, 2012, Citizens for Fair Ferndale hosted a candidate forum for the eight people running for the Ferndale School Board. The event, which took place at the Ferndale Public Library, was recorded by local videographer Keith Dalton of the Dalton Group.
Voters in the Ferndale School District will have the opportunity on Nov. 6 to vote for up to four representatives to the School Board. There are four open seats on the board, and eight candidates running.
Can Ferndale Be Any More Civil? (video)
None of this stuff was any new to the participants, but giving them an opportunity to discuss it with changings faces at the tables should help them broach these kinds of conversations with others in the community.
School Bond Debated at CFF Forum
For the Feb. 12, 2012 forum on the school bond, Citizens for Quality Education Treasurer Bob Borkram discussed why he thinks people should vote for the school bond. Resident and occasional political candidate Tom Gagne spoke against the bond.
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Carries on Tradition of Human Rights
Chapp is a member of Citizens for Fair Ferndale, an organization with a rich history of social justice and fairness-related work. At a recent get together, CFF members discussed their perspectives of fairness in the city, what they have accomplished so far, and where they might want to head.
CFF Hosts Library Board Candidate Forum (video)
To hear what candidates had to say, see the video below which was filmed for CFF by Keith Dalton.
CFF Hosts City Council Candidate Forum (video)
Voters will be asked to choose from three candidates for two open seats.
CFF Update
The mission of Citizen’s for a Fair Ferndale is to foster a community that is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all residents and visitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, age, height, weight, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability. Check our website or email CFF48220@gmail.com for more information. You can also “Like” us on Facebook; see www.facebook.com/fairferndale.
VIEW: The CFF Good Neighbor Awards
And now, nearly two years later, I’m proud to say that The Ferndale 115 News has over 5,000 unique readers each month and a strong reputation in the community for fairness. And getting a CFF Good Neighbor Award on April 19 was a huge honor. Not just to be recognized, but also to be among so many others who embrace the same ideals and live their lives with positive energy and intent.
Time to Talk About the Headlee
On May 3, 2011, voters in the City of Ferndale will be asked to vote on a property tax increase to help fill in where lost state revenue sharing and lost property taxes have left the City $2.3 million short. Campaigns have organized around both sides of the issue, and there are two upcoming forums where residents can hear about and discuss the vote.
Time To Nominate Good Neighbors
Time To Nominate Good Neighbors Who Make Our Community Strong ( Kat Bruner James, CFF, 2/7/2011) Do you know someone who embraces diversity in their everyday life? Do you have a neighbor who takes the time to get to know other members of our community who are different from them? If so, you should nominate…
Cookie Challenge Brings Charities Some Dough
On Dec. 11, 2010 Downtown Ferndale was full of fun winter festivities for the annual Ice Festival. Businesses were decorated with holiday glitz and glam, accentuated with spectacular ice carvings in front of many local shops. Families enjoyed meeting Santa and his reindeer, ice skating in the Library parking lot, festive music, crafts and holiday sales. But one profitable tradition associated with Ice Festival is the Warm-Hearted Cookie Challenge…
More than the Founder of FernCare: Ann Heler…
Despite her humble attitude and sincere appreciation of the others involved, Heler was overwhelmingly nominated by Ferndale 115 News readers for “Ferndalian of the Year,” for 2010 because her hard work. But the energetic 68-year-old Ferndale resident has a lot more to be recognized for in her lifetime of community service…
More Charter Change Information Now Available Thanks to CFF Forum
The forum, held Oct. 23, 2010 at the Ferndale Public Library, gave representatives from each side of the issue an opportunity to present their sides. Citizens for a More Responsive City Government is a group of residents organized to encourage voters to support the change. Approximately 90 residents have formally and publically committed to voting “yes” on the change. They were represented by Councilperson Scott Galloway at the forum. Tom Gagne, who led the petition drive to repeal the change when Council approved it earlier this year, spoke on behalf of those opposed.