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A year ago, I left my job installing windows to become a full-time artist in South Bend. Here are some resources I use to get my creative juices flowing.

As cofounder of the South Bend Code School, I love to see the excitement that comes when those with no technical background begin to program their own websites, games and projects.

What neighborhoods should you look at? How big a mortgage should you apply for? What kind of lender should you use? As a new homeowner, here’s how I figured it all out.

As a customer experience specialist for J2 Marketing here in South Bend, I work with all sorts of smaller firms, helping them to build their brand and sharpen their value proposition. These learning resources are ones that I’ve come to lean on.

I began to garden as a hobby. Now, it’s my profession. But I’ve never lost sight of what it takes for a new gardener to get started successfully, whether you're looking to grow your own food, enhance your surroundings or both.

“A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy,” Nelson Mandela once said. As a local resident in the thick of the news, I couldn’t agree more.

As an educator and a mom of two young children, here are some of the learning resources that I find myself turning to.

As a professional financial advisor here in South Bend, I know that people often think they need to be wealthy to start investing. But that’s really not the case.

I spent some time in California, but then I came back to South Bend to make films—and you can learn to make them, too.

You don’t have to be involved with the criminal justice system to gain important insights from a practice that replaces doling out punishment with repairing harm.

Sure, a Notre Dame football ticket could easily set you back $150 or more. But did you realize that there’s a ton of cool stuff you can do at the university that won’t cost you a penny?

I began to practice ballet over 15 years ago, sparking a lifelong passion for dance, fitness and teaching. Here are some great ways for you to get moving yourself.

I’ve spent my career thinking about how to provide children with spaces that are both practical and inspiring.

After falling in love with personal computers, I built my first one in 2013. Now, working on PCs is my career. With this resource list, you can learn to build your own PC.

My whole life has been about overcoming the worst a person can endure, and yet I am proud to stand today as an example of resilience. It is a skill that I learned and worked hard to cultivate.

Having worked at the Civil Rights Heritage Center at IU South Bend for eight years, I’ve gathered these resources to provide a deeper understanding of the fight against racial injustice.

Public health has long been something that many people have taken for granted. It’s time that we all get up to speed.

Food is my passion, in no small part because it is a great way to connect with my own history. No matter where your family comes from, I bet you’ll enjoy making many of the same wonderful dishes that I do.

As a longtime landlord here in South Bend, I can help you learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

As a professional artist for more than three decades, I’ve discovered a number of resources that have made me more creative and effective. They can help you, too.

I truly believe that while some individuals have had a difficult past, with empathy, support and investment they can have a brighter future. I have spent my career providing services to overlooked and underserved members of our community, and I hope that learning about these resources can benefit you, as well.

The first step to building more diverse and inclusive spaces is recognizing the systemic barriers in our society that get in the way. I’ve been helping communities and organizations see them—and learn to dismantle them—for more than 15 years.

As someone who is passionate about encouraging as many people as possible to participate in elections, I’m delighted to share a set of resources that will help you be more knowledgeable when you vote and give you other ways to engage in the democratic process.

As someone who has spent a long time in the field, I know how hard it can be for parents when your child is struggling with either their physical or mental health.

South Bend is filled with wonderful historic homes, but they come with certain risks. I learned how to tackle them—and you can, too.

As someone who has spent nearly two decades in health-regulated industries, I know how critical it is to exceed customer expectations when it comes to public safety—especially amid COVID-19.

In my job at Leadership SBM, I help to cultivate civic leaders across the area. What I’ve learned in this role is that leadership is not about power or the size of your paycheck. It is about being authentic and taking action. Anyone can become a leader—and these resources, which I’ve used in my own life, will help to show you how.

If COVID-19 has made you uncomfortable going to the gym, it doesn’t mean you can’t get a great workout. And that’s true whether you’re just starting to exercise or are a former professional athlete, like me.

I thought my friend’s plants were wonderful, and so I started to grow my own.

Thanks to the Internet, many of us now have easy access to a lot of information. Working at the public library, I often answer questions about how to spot misinformation online.

I know how challenging and dispiriting it can be if you’re unemployed. But as someone who has spent decades helping those who are out of work land a new job, I also know that there are many excellent resources to assist you in finding employment. Here are some that are particularly effective.

With these tips, you’ll not only be able to get your bike in gear, you’ll also discover some of the best places around South Bend to go for a spin.