Amidst a growing interest in alternative economic models, hOurworld stands out with its unique take on time banking, a system where services are exchanged on […]
Category: Community Organizing
The Currency of Compassion: TimeBanks USA and the Vision to Transform Communities
In an era where economic disparities are growing, TimeBanks USA offers a unique solution that stands out for its simplicity and profound community impact. Founded […]
The Pop-up Bookstore
It wasn’t a bookstore, really; but we had to call it something. It was early 2021, the pandemic was still underway, and I was picking […]
Residents convert abandoned newspaper boxes into tiny community libraries
[image credit: redtri.com] Many people don't visit libraries anymore Books are becoming less popular overall, and attendance at local libraries is falling Solution: Scatter tiny […]
Gardening association advocates for community gardens on vacant public land
[image credit: camdenchildrensgarden.org] Vacant public land can become a burden to the city With the announced closure of the Pathmark in the city’s Fairview neighborhood, […]
Churches join together to feed the hungry
[image credit: Greensboro.com] Different faith communities can see each other as adversaries Like in many other cities, the population of Greensboro, North Carolina, is becoming […]
Nonprofit invites public to send holiday cards to its patrons
[image credit: HandsOn Greater Richmond] Many recipients of social services feel isolated from society Everybody wants to feel like a valued member of society; but […]
When city government can’t turn a neighborhood around, let the local businesses try
[image credit: Politico] City Planning Commission is unable to improve an ailing neighborhood The City of Cincinnati struggled for years to turn around the economically […]
Solar-powered glowing bike path reduces bicycle traffic accidents
Many bicycle accidents occur at night when visibility is poor The Netherlands is one of the most bike-friendly countries in the world, and bike safety […]