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WEDNESDAY 6:15 PM: #CoDirect w/ Ujima Staff

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

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

  • 6:00-7:15pm #CoDirect: Updates with Ujima Staff 
  • 7:15-8:30pm #CoCreation: Arts & Cultural Organizing and Podcast Member Teams

PLEASE RSVP. Thank you!

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#CoLearning Recap:

Last week, we held our final workshop with Mo Manklang from USFWC which focused on community engagement. View the full notes here, video and presentation.

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Featured Events

SEPT - Register to Vote

SEPT 2 - Arts and Cultural Organizing Member Team (ZOOM)

SEPT 2 - Podcast Member Team (ZOOM)

SEPT 9 - Ujima Neighborhood Economic Study Group (ZOOM)

SEPT 16 - Investor Outreach Member Team (ZOOM)

SEPT 22 - Ujima Faith Network Quarterly Check-in (ZOOM)

SEPT 3 - A Tribute To Our King: A Community Conversation

SEPT 4 - A Celebration of Grassroots Organizing in Boston

SEPT 13 - 2020 Virtual Cambridge Carnival

SEPT 17 - Sharing Your Voice Through Public Board Service-Fierce Urgency of Now!

SEPT 20 - Merrimack Valley Black & Brown Owned Fall Market

SEPT 29 - Roxbury Pitch Night

More September Events

9/2/2020 BTU Racial Justice Town Hall: Listening to Black Voices
9/4/2020 Many Movements, Many Steps Forward
9/4/2020 Virtual First Fridays: Contemporary Campout
9/5/2020 Power to the People: A Rally for Black Culture
9/8/2020 Public Art for Spatial Justice
9/9/2020 Mass 2 Kenosha Justice 4 Jacob Blake! Justice 4 All! Nat'l Guard Out Now!
9/12/2020 Sage the City: Boston Edition Part 2
9/16/2020 Opening Ceremony - Fierce Urgency of Now!
9/16/2020 Milk with Dignity Webinar/Leche Con Dignidad Webinario
9/17/2020 Don't Keep It A Secret - Fierce Urgency of Now!
9/17/2020 Virtual Movie Night -- Fierce Urgency of Now
9/17/2020 DJ Night: Virtual Pico Picante (DJs Riobamba, Oscar Nñ, Raquita)
9/17/2020 Fresh & So Klean: OutKasting the Dirty Job Stigma – Fierce Urgency of Now!
9/17/2020 The Color of Public Service – Fierce Urgency of Now!
9/17/2020 Google Team Panel – Fierce Urgency of Now!
9/18/2020 Black Boston Reimagined – Fierce Urgency of Now!
9/19/2020 Hella Black Trivia – Fierce Urgency of Now!
9/20/2020 Social Impact Storytelling™ - Fierce Urgency of Now!
9/25/2020 BLACK WOMEN ROCK:Leading the Charge for Social & Political Chang
9/26/2020 Tunney F. Lee Lecture Series 1 - Stories from the City
9/29/2020 Roxbury Pitch Night

Opportunities to Listen

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.

Look at all the talent in the Ujima Time Bank!

There are over 600 talents available for you to tap into, or join, in the Ujima Time Bank! This week's featured talent is Lessons. There are twelve people available to give you lessons on musical instruments, language, knitting and more!

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...

  • Eastern Bank and Boston Globe, for inviting Ujima to share its perspective alongside Beyazmin Jimenez, Director of Economic Opportunity, The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Malia Lazu, Regional President & EVP, Chief Experience and Culture Officer, Berkshire Bank, and John Barros, Chief of Economic Development, City of Boston at Race and Small Business: Empowering Entrepreneurs of Color. 
  • Matt Feinstein of United States Federation of Worker Coops, for an incredibly informative session on Co-op Finance Basics August 19th!
  • Mo Manklang of United States Federation of Workers Coops,  for a wonderful finale to our cooperative work series, a session on Community engagement August 26th!
  • All of our new members who have joined Ujima!
    • Jacob
    • Roy
    • Nicholas
  • All of the members who have renewed their Ujima memberships!
    • Atyia
    • Maya
    • Sam
    • Adam
    • Christina
    • Benjamin
    • Myrna
    • Roz
    • Teresa
    • Anne
    • Eli
  • All of our recent investors!
    • Cayla
    • Adam
    • Alison
    • Nathan
    • Hannah
    • Belinda
    • Oona
  • 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 next Wednesday September 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!

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

Upcoming Ujima Meetings

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

 

www.ujimaboston.com

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