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Faith in Austin
We are folks who have faith in Oak Park and the Chicago Westside area. We are residents, organization members, activists, local leaders...and are connected with one another in many ways.
Our members seek to support one another and strengthen people and communities in the Oak Park and Chicago Westside area.
We are folks who have faith in Oak Park and the Chicago Westside area. We are residents, organization members, activists, local leaders...and are connected with one another in many ways. Our members seek to support one another and strengthen people and communities in the Oak Park and Chicago Westside area.
Many of our big problems - locally & nationally - are caused by money. Eg, poverty, jobs disappearing, environment, and growing inequality.
Money is also a simple, pragmatic solution, but a new (and ancient) money based on time.
Here's how it works. When I help you for an hour, I credit my account for that hour and debit yours. The hour I just earned helping you I can spend by asking someone to help me. The hour you owe you can clear by helping someone.
We are organizing time exchanges within churches, not-for-profits, and...