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TimeBanking
Giving and Receiving
For Healthy Communities
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MI Alliance of TimeBanks
Umbrella organization linking & supporting TimeBanks across the state of Michigan. We help individuals, organizations & communities
establish & run TimeBanks.
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What is a TimeBank?
A TimeBank is a ‘community of caring’ Members form a network of relationships
helping each other – as persons, groups associations and organizations
building trust and a sense of community through neighborhood projects and events
making transformational change
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Where Are TimeBanks?
1987—TimeBanks began 1995—TimeBanksUSA founded In 32 nations and 42 statesTB network is expanding and
evolving
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Michigan TB initiatives
Detroit—SW Detroit, Chadsey Condon, Villages neighborhoods
Metro Detroit—Lathrup Village, Southfield, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Plymouth/Canton, Westland, Sterling Hgts, Madison Hgts.
Kalamazoo, Grand Blanc, Meridian Twp, Charlotte, Muskegon, Lapeer County, Lansing, E. Lansing, Grand Rapids
Organizational exploration
Stafford House, Greater Woodward, Vanguard & NE Christian CDCs
Consortium of Hispanic Agencies, SW Solutions, Covenant Community Care, Bridging Communities
Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation, Gleaners
South Oakland Shelter
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TimeBanking Core Values
Assets: We all have something to give
Honoring Real Work: Building home, family, community
Reciprocity: Giving AND receiving
Community: We need each other
Respect: Voice and accountability for all
TBing is a powerful idea
One for one
Something for something
A fair exchange – ‘give and take’
A chance to pay back – and pay it forward
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TimeBank Circle of Giving
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How It Works
New members sign up & post what they will give & receive on TimeBank software
Software helps track the what, where, when of member activities
Members record their completed activities
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Practical & adaptable tool
Peer Youth Court—Washington, D.C.
Parent Support Network, RI—children at risk w/behavioral, emotional or mental health challenges
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Lehigh Valley Hospital Community Exchange
Examples of TB innovations
Dane County, WI—1700+ individual & 80 organizational members
Rural WV church teaching solar paneling
NY City network to create 30 satellite TBs
Hour Exchange Portland, ME dealing with weatherization, healthcare, microenterprise
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Liability and legal issues
IRS ruling that time dollars are tax exempt
Each TB decides what it will do
Some TBs have Board and volunteer insurance with CIMA
Smart planning required
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Lessons learned
TBing is a paradigm shift
Paid staff essential for sustainability
A TB is a learning organization
It is not easy, takes two years to build & isn’t for everyone
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More lessons
Ownership of organizing committee is key
Widely applicable tool but must be shaped to fit & weave into organization’s mission
Innovative, fun ways to engage people are key, e.g. group projects & classes
A TB success checklist
Clear mission & core principles in place
Champions & stakeholders engaged
Paid coordinator & fundraising plan
Link to TB network for best practices
Start small & keep learning
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What does the future hold?
TimeBanking has potential to join the list of social innovations that have changed the world
No more silos. More patchwork quilts.
How could TimeBanking be used to implement your dreams?
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Using TBs to rebuild Michigan
What are possible first steps for you?
What steps could we take together?
What do you need to move forward?
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How you can help
Partner with MATB to support TBs
Identify resources & raise funds
Consider an MATB leadership position (Committee, Advisory or Executive Board)
Think outside the box
Spread the word
