Berkshire Co-Act: COmmunity Organizing for Action

An alternative economic system has come to the Berkshires. This is a concept known as a timebank. The timebank is similar to a barter system except that in a timebank you trade your time, “time dollars”, as a liquid currency. This is especially convenient because the person who helped you can be reciprocated by anyone [...]

This issue will expand the reach of Berkshire Timebank by presenting opportunities for members to improve their lives as well as those of other members. This September newsletter details a member work project, member meetings, a local music festival and a member marketplace. Read on and tell me what you think of adding these new [...]

Dear Friends, As we end our vacations and the kids go back to school, let’s start to think more about our community and our long-term interests. Do you think your federal, state or local governments will improve your life in the next year? Do you think these entities have the resources or ability to do [...]

This is a special edition focusing on the Earth Day Celebration – Creating a Community in Concert! This inspiring event will demonstrate a commitment to community, environmental sustainability and honor the earth. Together we are creating a “Community in Concert” – an afternoon full of music, entertainment, education, food, presentations, workshops, good will and community. [...]

Dear Timebank Member, What a dilemma we’re having this month. We have so much news to tell you about and not enough newsletter space to do the news justice. Member Jim Toner has created a website that has greatly improved access and content for Berkshire Timebank – read about it below. We have lots of [...]

What a winter storm we’re experiencing! Get out and enjoy the beauty of winter or stay inside and be cozy. We have lots of new members with some wonderful new offers. Winter is a great time to meet some new people and try out their services! If you have any trouble using our site, contact:Michael [...]

The Berkshire TimeBank Board of Advisors approved in writing the following non-discrimination policy at its January 25, 2011 meeting: The Berkshire TimeBank Board of Advisors, and Berkshire Timebank itself, does not discriminate as to ethnicity, age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Berkshire Timebank Potluck in Lee Berkshire Timebank Potluck in Lee Got cabin fever? We’ve got a solution…. We hope you will join us at our first potluck in Lee. If you’ve attended one of our potlucks, you already know how wonderful it is to meet new and prospective Berkshire Timebank members as well as catching [...]

By Karen Andrews The services exchanged in a TimeBanking community are core functions for a healthy society – childcare, transportation, eldercare, handyman services, homework help, cooking, respite care, office assistance, tutoring, yard work, companionship, house-cleaning, and neighborhood watch. We all know it “takes a village to raise a child.” TimeBanking answers the question: What does [...]

Berkshire Timebank Newsletter Issue #4 December 2010 In This Issue Berkshire Timebank at Habitat for Humanity The volunteers Berkshire Timebank had an enjoyable and productive morning at Habitat for Humanity in Pittsfield on Saturday, November 6, 2010. The Habitat day was our first Community Work Day, another way for members to get to know each [...]