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Giving Tuesday 2023

Nov 27th, 2023
by Monica Johnston.
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Join the global generosity movement on Giving Tuesday and donate to the BACE Timebank on Nov 28, 2023. While we use time as a currency, some of our operating costs can only be paid with dollars. Your donation helps pay for technical and promotion services which keeps our timebank free to join and free to use. We’re helping people increase their support networks for obtaining services such as rides to the doctor, pet care, and home-cooked foods. We’re introducing communities like the East Canyon and Montclair in Oakland to timebanking so they can timebank those volunteers who devote time to gardening, developing local newsletters, and doing other projects that build resilient communities in Oakland.  Please donate today!

Timebank Hobby & Non-commercial Skills

Sep 15th, 2023
by Monica Johnston.
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Timebanks operate within a capitalist democracy, so we all need to keep our day job.  We want people to share their skills joyfully, and that may be harder to do when sharing a commercial skill and receiving time instead of money.  If you feel frustrated or lacking when you get paid in time instead of money, rethink the skills that you’re timebanking.  Timebankers who want to showcase an unusual talent, consider offering an introductory service. For example, one member offers a 1-card reading (check our divinity category) through the timebank; if you want a full reading, she’ll direct you to her commercial website.

We each have skills beyond those that earn us dollars. If you earn a living as a space planner, then consider timebanking some skill other than space planning. If you fix bicycles for a living, you might consider timebanking advice on bike buying advice.  

(Photo credit: Worm That Turned, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)

Welcome Alexis!

Jul 24th, 2022
by Monica Johnston.
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Alexis Contreras is the first recipient of the Edgar Cahn Memorial Internship. Alexis is assisting the Timebank in doing outreach primarily to organizations in the North Bay. Alexis is busy developing webinars for BACE and meeting timebank coordinators in the North Bay and around the country. Please welcome her!

Giving Tuesday 2021

Nov 29th, 2021
by Monica Johnston.
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Join the global generosity movement on Giving Tuesday and donate to the BACE Timebank on Nov 30, 2021. While we use time as a currency, some of our operating costs can only be paid with dollars. Therefore, every dollar you donate makes a big impact. Specifically, your donation helps pay for technical and marketing services which keeps our timebank operating and open to the general public. We’re helping people recreate their communities and maintain or improve their quality of life.  Please donate today!

New Partner: MyNabes

Jan 21st, 2021
by Monica Johnston.
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MyNabes LogoWe are pleased to announce our new partner, MyNabes, a free mutual-aid neighborhood app. When communities work together, reliable and strong neighborhoods become a reality. Learn more at sfbace.org/resources/ and MyNabes.com.

Hiding Skills & Talents?

Jan 5th, 2021
by Monica Johnston.
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I am surprised when members share only those skills that they have gained through paid work. I know someone who has a knack for finding lost pets; it isn’t a work skill, just a talent he has. Timebanks are a place to share your skills you have and those you’d like to further develop. Join us for Skillshares the first Wednesday of the month.

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