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Shawn Selleck replied to Adrienne LaPierre's discussion 'Collaboration with time banks?'
I'm also very interested in this. There is an operation called ReServe out of NYC that is kind of like an AmeriCorps for retired citizens with lots of experience. I stumbled upon it when I was looking around for a way to increase…
Adrienne LaPierre replied to Adrienne LaPierre's discussion 'Collaboration with time banks?'
The Hour Exchange Portland software does appear to be free! Here's the link to the general information page about Time and Talents:
http://www.hourworld.org/TimeAndTalents.htm
You can trial the software by using the drop-down menu…
Adrienne LaPierre replied to Adrienne LaPierre's discussion 'Collaboration with time banks?'
Hi Katya, thanks for the tip! Time banking in support of independent living (for older people and those receiving mental health services or living with disabilities) is exactly my focus. I'll let you know what I find.
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Collaboration with time banks? 10 Replies
I'm conducting a feasibility study for a time bank in the Worcester, MA area. I'm very interested in hearing from social change organizations that have either worked with or established community…Continue
Started by Adrienne LaPierre in If I knew the answer to this question, I could move forward farther and faster!. Last reply by Shawn Selleck Mar 11, 2011.
Apologies for the SPAM and thank you for letting us know...and your good humor!
Good Afternoon Everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Nothing like starting off the new year with some SPAM. Many of you may have received a message like this today: …Continue
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Started by Rasmia Kirmani Frye in What's missing? Jan 7, 2011.
Collaborative Philanthropy: A key element in systemic change
It’s been interesting to see an increasing number of articles, books and blogs hailing a new philanthropy. Catalytic philanthropy, scaling impact, and social capital markets are all part of this…Continue
Started by Patrick McNamara in What's missing? Nov 17, 2010.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Project Director, Red Hook Community Justice Center, Brooklyn, NY
The Red Hook Community Justice Center is look for a Project Director. The Red Hook Community Justice Center is part of the Center for Court Innovation, a revolutionary and innovative approach to…Continue
Tags: community, based, organization, Brooklyn, City
Started by Rasmia Kirmani Frye in Shout out! Nov 10, 2010.
Blog Posts
Public Housing Repairs - Think Outside the Box AND Continue to Work Towards Systems Change!
Response to this recent New York Times article: Public Housing Repairs Can't Keep Up with Need…
Posted by Rasmia Kirmani Frye on October 29, 2010 at 3:01pm
UNDERMINING OUR OWN SUCCESS BY INCREASING SOCIAL ISOLATION
Posted by Katya Fels Smyth on October 13, 2010 at 12:17pm — 1 Comment
Are there foundations that support research and evaluation staff?
This is a question I have thought about so many times in every role I've had: strategic consultant, researcher, community organizer, director of a community based organization, and now as I embark on my role with the Full Frame Initiative. This week a colleague e-mailed me this exact question, and my answer isn't any more developed than it has been for the past 15 years. I am hoping that someone else has some light to shine on this question. Are there, in fact, foundations that support… Continue
Posted by Rasmia Kirmani Frye on July 21, 2010 at 2:53pm — 1 Comment
How can evaluation support social innovation? (or not)
I posted this comment last week about the draft requirements for evaluation for the federal Social Innovation Fund and wanted to share it on this forum.
--Joy
Dear members of the Social Innovation Fund,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the draft NOFA for the Social Innovation Fund. I am writing as an evaluator working for the past fifteen years in the field of community and social change. I currently operate a consulting practice located in Fort… Continue
--Joy
Dear members of the Social Innovation Fund,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the draft NOFA for the Social Innovation Fund. I am writing as an evaluator working for the past fifteen years in the field of community and social change. I currently operate a consulting practice located in Fort… Continue
Posted by Joy Amulya on January 22, 2010 at 4:19pm
Education Reform
Aligning Rhetoric with Action: Closing the Opportunity Gap
Although no one likes to admit it, poverty and school failure are inter-connected issues. In a nation believes deeply in “democracy” “fair play” and an “equal playing field” we must take off our blinders and see what is really going on. Fact: Poor children do poorly in school far more often than children from higher income levels. Let’s finally figure out what we need to do to fix this horrifying reality in our… Continue
Although no one likes to admit it, poverty and school failure are inter-connected issues. In a nation believes deeply in “democracy” “fair play” and an “equal playing field” we must take off our blinders and see what is really going on. Fact: Poor children do poorly in school far more often than children from higher income levels. Let’s finally figure out what we need to do to fix this horrifying reality in our… Continue
Posted by Alisa Del Tufo on November 9, 2009 at 6:57pm
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