[Los Angeles, CA Permaculture] When the Sharing Economy Gets Personal... Arroyo Seco Network of Time Banks

Mon Sep 15 07:41:29 PDT 2014

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24 HOUR LEFT TO VOTE    ///    EVERY VOTE COUNTS

In our LA2050 ShareLA campaign we've talked a lot about how much we'd like to create a Sharing City. But what does that really looks like - to intentionally build community based on respect, reciprocity and the belief that everyone is of value?

In the spirit of this radical vision, here's a story from Arroyo Seco Network of Time Banks member, Alicia Beach, who describes what happens when community is there to catch you...

"A few years ago, when I didn't have a place to live, I was able to use another member's car for time dollars to move my bags, my dog, etc. from place to place. When I had no way to take my dog to get operated on...I was able to use the car again. When I didn't know how to look for work anymore, I was able to resource a network of people and volunteer to keep myself busy and feel useful, earning time dollars in the process. When I didn't have food to eat, there were ways that people made their food available to me. When I desperately needed a ride--as I was exhausted from biking to work--I was able to pay time dollars for a lift. A member helped me pick up mulch with her truck--for time dollars--so that I could landscape a native garden where I lived. When I needed to find a way to continue making art, I was able to borrow a video camera for time dollars. The list goes on and on. Most importantly, my sense of dignity through a challenging time was supported by a wonderful group of people."

We have just 24 HOURS LEFT TO VOTE in the LA2050 contest!

Each and every one of us - from the newest Sharing Economy enthusiast to the tireless organizers that keep us connected, communicating and creating a new paradigm together - we are the face of a new movement to recreate community. Help us show cities around the world how to play like we do. Let's ShareLA!

VOTE HERE: 
http://myla2050connect.maker.good.is/projects/ShareLA

With much love,
Janine Christiano, Autumn Rooney, Sarah McGowan Dear and Nancy Berlin
Arroyo S.E.C.O. Board

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Vote for ShareLA by September 16th at 12pm and then spread the word using our hashtags...

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