The purpose of the CSTB is to build a trusted, safe community wherein individual and organizational members can exchange their skills, interests, and acknowledgements through the use of time credits and by so doing meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. In doing so, we also hope to strengthen our community.
What is timebanking? It’s a unique way of building community through trust, where members depend on one another. Timebanking is a way of giving and receiving to build strong support networks. One hour helping another earns one-time credit. It’s that simple.
We are the Charlottesville Virginia (USA) TimeBank.
Our mailing address is 827 Fieldhaven Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
We are a 501-c-3 non-profit.
The Cville TimeBank (CTB) was born as a project of Charlottesville’s Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI) Class of 2012. (NLI is a free program which teaches community members how the Charlottesville City government works while providing a chance for people to get more involved in the process. Concerns include development, transportation, and environmental issues; bridging the citizen/government gap; and giving citizens a chance to take an active, informed role in their communities.)
NLI team members Maggie Stein, Katherine Freeman, Charles Childs, and Kathy Kildea formed the core group of TimeBank organizers. Also called “the Kitchen Cabinet,” they launched a trial pilot project in June 2012.
The CTB opened to the community in January 2013. “Using things we learned during the trial-and-error period, we formalized the organization’s structure, established policies, and created a member handbook,” Kildea says.
To bridge communities together, to help individuals in need and to make resources more available in the urban neighborhoods and to uplift the community with events that supports wellness, mental health, homelessness, entrepreneurship, the youth, and nonprofits and more!
The Doña Ana Time Bank was established in 2016 with the goal of reducing social isolation, strengthening community connections, and bringing people together through mutual support and the sharing of skills and services.
DAVA is a grassroots, community-driven organization advocating for the needs of Doña Ana and southern New Mexico’s colonias. Through youth programming, community events, partnerships with local and state leaders, and advocacy for infrastructure improvements, DAVA works to build a stronger, more connected community. Guided by a legacy of kindness, generosity, and respect for the Earth, DAVA is committed to sustainable, inclusive community development.
This account is run by the admins and is not for personal use. It’s like a “community pool account” for hours.
This Community Pool is where all members receive their starter hours and any extra hours they may need for tasks. Members can request hours from this account up to TWO times per month. This account is managed by the admin team to ensure fair access for everyone.