In 2009 my relationship with Bay Area Community Exchange began when I made a video about the grassroots (or solidarity) economy. (In fact, you can watch it here!) It earned me about 50 hours on the time bank and I …
“What am I, some kind of elitist?†On becoming a BACE board member by Amber Read more »
This is a guest post by Megan Stoddard, an active BACE member: On Thursday, March 18th, BACE was honored with a visit from students of the Woolman Semester School. This alternative residential high school in Nevada City, California takes high …
Students from the Woolman Semester School visit BACE Timebank Read more »
Attendees:  Amber, Carl, Greg, Daniel, Evan, Johnny,  Leslie, Lisa,  Mark, Megan, Pauline, Rick, Sarah, Seth, Vandana, Victoria, Wendy Report Backs Amber and Carl set up support@bace Seth got a Thank You for a donor Carl, Amber and Rick participated in a user feedback session (with volunteers) for move to …
“The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor, is the mind of the oppressed.†– Steve Biko (1946-1977) Do you ever get the feeling that you’re being oppressed? Have you ever felt that you’re somehow responsible for oppressing …
The removal of money as a barrier for exchange, as many of us have experienced, feels very liberating when you do it. It ignites in your soul innumerable possibilities; instead of being accountable to a dollar amount, you are accountable …
Personal and Community Accountability on the BACE Timebank Read more »