December Mesilla Valley Timebank Orientation
Schedule
Wed Dec 11 2024 at 05:15 pm to 06:15 pm
Location
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | Las Cruces, NM
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Join us for our September Mesilla Valley Timebank Orientation!Connect with your community through a timebank, a community-based system where members exchange services using time as the currency. Instead of traditional monetary transactions, participants earn credits by providing services to others, such as tutoring, home repairs, or transportation. They can then use these credits to receive services from other members.
Timebanks offer several health benefits to the community:
Social Connections: Timebanks foster a sense of community and belonging by encouraging interaction and mutual support among members. This social engagement can reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation, which are linked to better mental health and lower rates of depression and anxiety.
mental health and overall well-being.
Empowerment and Skill Development: Participation in a timebank allows individuals to share their skills and learn new ones, fostering personal growth and empowerment. This can lead to increased confidence and a greater sense of control over one's life.
Community Resilience: By promoting mutual aid and cooperation, timebanks strengthen community bonds and resilience, making communities better equipped to support each other during times of crisis or need.
Sign up to learn more and build meaningful relationships!
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Where is it happening?
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Las Cruces, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
