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Lucille Clifton

TONIGHT at 6PM: Co-Direct with Ujima Staff

Our next Ujima Open Meeting is TONIGHT on Zoom – Wednesday, December 2nd, from 6:00pm-8:30pm.

Time: Wednesday, December 2nd, 6:00PM | Location: Zoom Only

• 6:00-7:15pm #CoDirect: Deeper organizational updates with Ujima Staff
• 7:15-8:30pm #CoCreation: Timebank and UNESG Member Teams

PLEASE RSVP. Thank you!

• December 2 - Co-Direct with Ujima Staff
• December 2 - Arts and Cultural Organizing Member Team
• December 2 - Podcast Member Team

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Featured Events

DEC - #UjimaWednesdays Political and Financial Education Workshops (Zoom)

DEC 2 - Ujima Arts & Cultural Organizing Micro Learning Pod (Zoom)

DEC 2 - Ujima Podcast Member Team (Zoom)

DEC 4 - Fruitvale Station: Dismantling White Supremacy (DWS) Film Series (Virtual)

DEC 5 - AfroComicCon 2020 RELOADED (Virtual)

DEC 5 - Afrobeats Dance Virtual Community Class (Virtual)

DEC 7 - Antiracism and Economic Empowerment: Toolbox Construction Led by Nia Evans (with UJIMA team) and Andy Tarsy (Virtual)

DEC 7 - BAMS Fest Inc, Presents: VERSES or VIBES (Virtual)

DEC 8 - Worker Know Your Rights Training with Matahari (Virtual)

DEC 10 - Kemi Adeyemi with Jessica Bell Brown, Lauren Haynes, and Jamillah James (Virtual)

DEC 10 - King Boston Book Club (Virtual)

DEC 12 - The Grinch who Stole PILOTs (Bike and Car Caravan!)

More November Events

Opportunities to Listen

• Next Economy Now - Yorman Nuñez: Building Community Self-Determination with Just Urban Economies at MIT CoLab EP
• Popcast (NYT) - Saweetie, City Girls and the Female Rapper Renaissance EP
• The Fullset Podcast - Ralikh Hayes EP

Join the Ujima Time Bank!

What is a time bank?

A Timebank is a system of exchange where the unit of value is person-hours. When a member of a timebank performs one hour of service for another member, they are awarded one hour of credit in the Timebank, which can then be redeemed for one hour of service from another member. For example: Samantha can fix Jess’s blinds, and then Jess can teach Freddie Spanish, then Freddie later gives Samantha a ride, and the Timebank keeps track so it’s fair.

*Featured Offer: "HiSET/GED Tutoring" Expires in 5 months

"I am a former HiSET/GED prep teacher, and I can offer tutoring in any of the subjects on those exams. I am not currently equipped to tutor virtually, but I can work on figuring that out. I am also comfortable having people come to my home in a safe, socially distanced way."

Join the time bank to respond and see more! Anyone who lives in Boston can join the Time Bank at www.ujimaboston.com/timebank!

How to Become a Co-Investor in the Ujima Fund

1. Read Ujima's Offering Memorandum. This document describes the risks, regulations, and background of the fund. The Offering Memorandum should be read in it's entirety, with careful attention to the Risk Factors (page 11), Description of Notes (39), and Subordination Agreement (77).
2. Consult the personal finance worksheet if you are unsure of how much to invest.
3. Invest online (multiple payment options available):
   1. Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
   2. Complete and sign all forms via Docusign (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
   3. After submitting, select your payment option. (You will see instructions on how to send a check if that is your preferred payment.)
4. OR: Invest via mail:
   1. Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
   2. Select the print option on Docusign.
   3. Complete and sign all forms manually (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
   4. Write a check, payable to the Fund, for the amount you wish to invest in the applicable Notes.
   5. Send the Investment Agreement and your check to the Fund [PO BOX 180310 Boston MA 02118].
5. Email invest@ujimaboston.com or call 617-446-3863 with any questions

Please contact invest@ujimaboston.com with any questions or issues that arise!

#UjimAppreciations

Thank you to...

• All of our new members who have joined Ujima!
  • Johnny
  • Thomas
• All of the members who have renewed their Ujima memberships!
  • Ted
  • Dru
  • Becky
  • Anne
  • Raquel
  • Cassandria
  • Hendrix
• To Peers, Partners, and Community Members who are doing their part to keep us informed, safe, and loved during this time.

Ujima Neighborhood Economics Study Group

We are excited that the Ujima Neighborhood Economics Study Group is underway, continuing to explore the feasibility of projects that address our community-wide needs. The group will meet every second Wednesday, and the next meeting is Wednesday December 9th. This study group is co-coordinated by Ujima members and staff. Some participants will focus on a specific area of study and some writ-large. The group will build on the learnings from the exploration that Ujima members have already done, and will carry this research forward to get even closer to implementation and investment in projects that meet our needs.

The topics include:

• Community Land Trust
• Community Owned Internet
• Community Owned Energy
• Urban Farming
• Creative Economic Placemaking (Black Market)
• Community Space
• Arts/Cultural Organizing Space
• Childcare

There is also space for members to coordinate study groups on additional topics of interest. Please email lynchcasey2@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved or want more information!

Internship Opportunities

We need your help to find great interns to grow our team. Ujima is offering these internship opportunities on an ongoing basis. Please share widely!

• Ujima Fund Research Interns
• Ujima General Fund Management Interns

To apply, email intern@ujimaboston.com to express interest and get further information. 

Ujima Membership Renewal

Renew your Ujima Membership today. We need dedicated members to build a just future, and we’re asking you to join us again for year two. Our goal is to reach 95% member renewals; while growing our overall membership to 700. Help spread the word about our network and activities!

Jobs in the Ujima Network

The Ujima Jobs Board has moved! Click here to access all of the job listings in our network.

If you are hiring and would like to be included on our biweekly newsletter, send your listing to comms@ujimaboston.com!

Upcoming Ujima Meetings

We hold Open Meetings every Wednesday at 6pm, on Zoom! Check out our December Calendar below!

www.ujimaboston.com