The Kola Nut Collaborative

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"People across the world are experimenting with what the future looks like," says @kolanutcollab founding coordinator Mike Strode. Timebanking is one way we can create a solidarity economy: bit.ly/44gBAr5 #Timebank #SolidarityEconomy #TimeExchange

On the LF Show this week, @kolanutcollab Founding Coordinator Mike Strode discusses how community members come together, support one another, and foster meaningful connections through the practice of timebanking. Learn more here: bit.ly/44gBAr5 #TimeBanking #TimeExchange

A solidarity economy thrives through community, not isolation. In this week's episode, @kolanutcollab Founding Coordinator Mike Strode shares how timebanks are rooted in community and start with just a few people: bit.ly/44gBAr5 #KolaNutTimebank #SolidarityEconomy

@kolanutcollab operates Chicago’s only open-platform time and skills exchange, otherwise known as a #timebank. Watch "Kola Nut Timebank: Building Community, One Hour at a Time" on the LF Show via YouTube, public television, radio and podcast platforms: bit.ly/44gBAr5

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In May, we received $2,000 from 1 financial contributor and we spent $160. Our current balance is $15,611. Thank you! 🙏 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

In February, one new backer joined. We received $25,000 from 1 backer and we spent $10,393. Our current balance is $12,849. Top backers: @solidarityhall Thank you! 🙏 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

In January, 2 backers joined (@kolanutcollab, +1) - you are the best! 🙌 We received $50 from 2 backers. Our current balance is $245. Top backers: @solidarityhall, @kolanutcollab Thank you! 🙏 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

In April, we received $60 from 2 financial contributors and we spent $2,136. Our current balance is $13,771. Thank you! 🙏 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

Join Here for it: Building Capacity for Conflict, a workshop at Skill Up! Virtual Summit, May 11th. Learn from Mike Strode & Ana Martina Rivas about why conflict happens and best practices for working through it in your #WorkerCoop ! Secure your spot: usworker.coop/skillup2023

In March, one new financial contributor joined. We received $60 from 2 financial contributors and we spent $3. Our current balance is $15,850. Thank you! 🙏 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

In February, we haven't received any new donation. Our current balance is $15,796. Become a financial contributor! 😃 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

In January, we received $135 from 4 financial contributors and we spent $7. Our current balance is $15,796. Thank you! 🙏 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

Watch "Kola Nut Timebank: Building Community, One Hour at a Time": bit.ly/3CbGGJe @kolanutcollab operates Chicago’s only open platform, time and skills exchange, otherwise known as a #timebank. Founding coordinator @aomuse speaks with Laura in this week's episode.

In December, we haven't received any new donation. Our current balance is $15,672. Become a financial contributor! 😃 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

In November, 2 financial contributors joined. We received $2,025 from 3 financial contributors and we spent $161. Our current balance is $15,672. Thank you! 🙏 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

In October, we received $7,500 from 1 financial contributor and we spent $1,000. Our current balance is $13,809. Thank you! 🙏 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab

B(e)more connected...collective...grounded in solidarity.

We're hiring at @o_c_foundation! Seeking two new US-based team members in ops support and ops leadership. opencollective.com/foundation/upd…

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In September, we haven't received any new donation. Our current balance is $7,310. Become a financial contributor! 😃 opencollective.com/kolanutcollab