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In partnership with the Collier Connection, Ujima is excited to announce the launch of our new action campaign #necessarySystemsDaily. Last month’s #NecessarySystemEdition of the WIRE focused on a call to #rethink how our society is ordered, beyond emergency. We must build an adequate system that abundantly cares for our communities. Another system is necessary. To bring about the systems we always knew we needed, we must lean away from old, individualistic ways of being and build new, collective muscle. We must learn and do, not just dream and talk.
Starting today, for the duration of this pandemic, our communications team #AutoGenerate will highlight daily actions, for all of us to do, to practice using the new infrastructure we know we need to create for our #necessarySystem. Catch us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to not just talk about the #necessarySystems but to actually do. We invite you to join us in this campaign and share it with others. Start with our first daily action below. Not only is another Boston possible, but ANOTHER BOSTON IS HAPPENING.
Do you have any skeptics that aren't taking this pandemic as seriously as they should? Today's #necessarySystemsDaily focuses on #houseKeepingSystems tools such as the CDC Checklist and Rachel Miller's article "What to Do If You Live With Someone Who Isn't Taking Coronavirus Seriously" which provide guidance on how to open up a discussion and lay down ground rules.
TOMORROW 6PM: #CO-DIRECT WITH UJIMA
Our next Ujima Open Meeting is TOMORROW – Wednesday, April 1st, from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Join us for our new monthly program aimed at providing more space and time for our members to get deeper updates from Ujima staff. Our neighborhood needs workshops will continue through the following Wednesdays (April 8, 15, 22). The theme this month is Ethical Check Cashing.
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- 6:00-7:15pm #CoDirect: Every first Wednesday from 6:00-7:15 we are using our time to hear from Ujima staff who will present deeper organizational updates and insight into the inner workings with opportunities for feedback.
- 7:15-8:30pm #CoCreation: Arts + Culture, Podcast, and Ujima Neighborhood Economic Study Group.
PLEASE RSVP. Thank you!
- April 1st Ujima Open Meeting #Co-Direct
- April 1st Arts + Culture
- April 1st Podcast
- Join online: April 1st Ujima Meeting Via Zoom
Time: Wednesday, April 1st, 6PM | Location: Zoom Only
#CoLearning Recap: #YouthSpaces w/ Sisters Unchained
Last week, we were joined by Janasoa, Ayanna, Vanessa, and Andrea for the last Youth Spaces workshop.
View the full notes with this link, and watch the workshop recording here!
#EventEdition
Featured Events
April - Ujima Wednesdays
April Ongoing - 2020 Census: MA Virtual Phonebank
March 29 - April 6 - Cancel Rent Festival
April 2 - 5 - LA Art Book Fair Online
April 5 - Roots. Wounds. Words.: A Virtual Storytelling Showcase
April 18 - BLT Presents: Bacon + Lettuce + Tomato
More April Events
Ongoing
Opportunities to Listen
- The Read Podcast
- Tiny Desk Concerts with HER
- Irresistible Podcast: You're invited to a Care Circle
- Still Processing Podcast
- Quarantine Poetry Reading with Porsha O and Hanif Abdurraqib
UPDATE on Common Good
Our pilot with Common Good has ended with Dudley Cafe, and they are not currently accepting the card. We will be launching a new pilot with additional establishments later this year and will update this section with updates when we know more. Thank you to everyone who has participated and please reach out with thoughts or feedback!
Join the Ujima Time Bank!
Speaking of alternative currency... The Ujima Time Bank is another way to save money and create community connections while creating a new economy in Boston!
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: "Psychological Skills Coaching (DBT)" Expires in 2 months
"I'm a coach that focuses on working with people in the LGBT community, non-monogamous folks, disabled people and sex workers. I teach people DBT skills and support them with improving their wellbeing in a world that is frequently invalidating."
*Featured Request: "Request: Curly Hair Advice/Consultation" Never expires
"I transitioned to full time natural curls back in 2013/2014 and have been winging my journey so far using youtube and reddit. I’m looking for someone with experience specifically with 4a (or 3c?) that can teach me new ways to style my hair, how to protect it, and share some curly hair wisdom."
Join the time bank to respond and see more! Anyone who lives in Boston can join the Time Bank at www.ujimaboston.com/
How to Become a Co-Investor in the Ujima Fund
- 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).
- Consult the personal finance worksheet if you are unsure of how much to invest.
- Invest online (multiple payment options available):
- Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
- Complete and sign all forms via Docusign (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
- After submitting, select your payment option. (You will see instructions on how to send a check if that is your preferred payment.)
- OR: Invest via mail:
- Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
- Select the print option on Docusign.
- Complete and sign all forms manually (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
- Write a check, payable to the Fund, for the amount you wish to invest in the applicable Notes.
- Send the Investment Agreement and your check to the Fund [PO BOX 180310 Boston MA 02118].
- Email invest@ujimaboston.com
or call 617-446-3863 with any questions
Please contact invest@ujimaboston.com
#UjimAppreciations
Thank you to...
- GreenRoots Chelsea and Sisters Unchained who presented at our March 18th and 25th, respectively, Youth Spaces Workshops.
- All of our new members who have joined Ujima!
- Mea
- Nick
- Daniel
- All of the members who have renewed their Ujima memberships!
- Maggie
- 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 3 weeks, and the next meeting is April 15. 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 pampi@ujimaboston.com or charles@economicdemocracy.us 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 nia@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 600. Help spread the word about our network and activities!
Jobs in the Ujima Network
- Fellow, Life Together Community
- Program Associate, Hyams Foundation
- Various, Possible Project
- Research Contract Position, Transform Finance
- Human Resource Recruiter, Care Management Temporary Staffing
- Communications & Content Specialist, Patronicity
- Senior Program Officer - Economic Opportunity, LISC Boston
- Program Specialist, Girls Inc. of Lynn
- Relationships Manager, Resilient Coders
- Director of Philanthropy, Learning and Evaluation (Director), Episcopal City Mission
- Truck Drivers and Compost Educator / Business Partner Recruiter, CERO Cooperative
- Director of Divest Ed Program, Better Future Project
- Climate Organizer, Youth On Board
- Multiple Positions, Democracy Collaborative
- AmeriCorps Ambassadors of Mentoring Branding and Engagement Coordinator, Boston Partners in Education
- Loan + Outreach Officer and Bookkeeper/ Administrative Coordinator, Cooperative Fund of New England
- Multiple Positions, Better Future Project
- Multiple Positions, Participatory Budgeting Project
- Multiple Positions, DSNI & DNI
- Multiple Positions, CERO Cooperative, Inc.
- Democracy Interns, Small Planet Institute
- Multiple Positions, All In Energy
Upcoming Ujima Meetings
We hold Open Meetings every Wednesday at 6pm, via Zoom. Check out our April Calendar below! #UjimaWednesdays are always held and recorded online via Zoom in addition to being held in person. We've always provided a Zoom option to accommodate community members who are not able to join us in person for any reason.
Following the guidance and best practices as advised by the CDC, we will hold #UjimaWednesdays completely on Zoom until May 9th, 2020. As this is a fluid situation we will make sure to update you if this changes.
The Zoom link for Ujima Wednesday meetings is: tinyurl.com/ujimabostonzoom
NEW-#CoDirect: Every first Wednesday from 6:00-7:15 we are using our time to hear from Ujima staff who will present deeper organizational updates and insight into the inner workings with opportunities for feedback.
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#UjimaWednesdays Meeting Agenda:
6:00-7:15 - Community Building + Financial and Political Education.
7:15-8:30 - Member Team Meetings (Based on rotating schedule; See calendar below)
