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Another news story about TimeBanks, this one from Boston.
This article stresses the equalizing effect of a TimeBank:
“At a philosophical level, time banking promises a form of egalitarianism through an alternate economy. In its world, a lawyer’s time is equal to a babysitter’s, and everyone, regardless Continue reading ‘TimeBanks, Making Difference’ »
Here’s a nice video from a UK TimeBank that explores the benefits of TimeBanking. Meet real people who share their experiences participating in TimeBanking.
Come discover TimeBanking for you. Help create a neighbourhood network by bringing TimeBanking to your community. Find a meeting place and we will come to inform and educate on the why and how of TimeBanking.
no dollars here
There are often questions around whether or not TimeCredits are money (many TimeBanks use the term TimeDollars, LMTB and smoe other TimeBanks use the term TimeCredits, they are the same thing).
In my understanding and opinion it’s best to keep away from monetary words and concepts as much as possible. The short answer is NO TimeCredits are not money, but they allow you to do many of the same things money does.
To me TimeBanking is about helping your neighbour because you can, and you also know that someone will be there to help you when you need it. Kind of like Continue reading ‘Is it money or what?’ »
Hey you. Ya you, living in the Kelowna, B.C., Canada, area.
A TimeBank is starting up in your town. Check it out. Help make it grow and have fun!
It looks like they are brand spanking new, so connect, say hi and offer a hand in building it, while becoming an active member.
Good luck all! Continue reading ‘Kelowna, B.C. Goes TimeBanking’ »
The creator of TimeBanks in an interview. Nice to hear the vision from the man himself…
Interview with TimeBanking Founder Edgar Cahn
“It shouldn’t require an epic disaster to bring people together, but it is all too often the case. Why do we need an “excuse” to go out and meet neighbors on the street corner, to show hospitality to a stranger or to anticipate and respond to the needs of others?
I don’t have an answer for this, except to say that, if some kind of excuse is needed, then TimeBanking is such an excuse.
TimeBanking works proactively where storms work reactively, in providing opportunities and reasons for people to gather. It is the loom upon which community can be woven, as long as there are people willing to pull the threads.” Continue reading ‘TimeBanking a great excuse…’ »
In case you didn’t know TimeBanking is a topic of interest around the world.
Here’s the stats for countries viewing this one little TimeBank website…over 2,000 hits per month in March 2009! Continue reading ‘TimeBanking Worldwide Interest’ »
It’s true! Nothing but positive, positive, positive…. feedback.
People GET the idea of TimeBanking.
They GET the potential benefits.
They GET the possible positive impact to communities.
ABC News even gets it. On Saturday, ABC Morning News, Good Morning America, aired a news story on TimeBanking…..here it is: Continue reading ‘Positive Reviews! Even ABC News Agrees…’ »