The mission of the Long Beach Time Exchange is to build and strengthen relationships within the city of Long Beach by connecting people's unmet needs and untapped resources.
The goals of the Long Beach Time Exchange are to:
We envision a city where:
Core Values of Time Banking:
We are a grassroots organization dedicated to creating an inclusive community where every person enjoys dignity, equity, and freedom. Through mutual aid, education, and skills training we empower individuals to achieve self sufficiency and reliance.
I am the founder of EAT Local CSRA, whose mission is to help people make and enjoy eating locally grown, organic food. Another big part of my life here in Augusta is working with Child Enrichment both as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children) and with the Heroes Club, a part of Child Enrichment. I have two children ages 18 and 20 and our family moved from Maryland 11 years ago. Finally, I was born in Brooklyn, went to a math/science magnet high school, got my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, and then my PhD in Bioengineering specializing in hip and knee implant materials. When my kids were young, I trained to become a mediator and worked part-time in a community mediation center.
Where currency is light. A trust-based healing exchange where your gifts are your wealth.