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Bank On Chicago > Home
Bank On Chicago is cooperative effort by the Chicago City Treasurer’s Office, local banks, and community partners to offer easy-to-access checking accounts for unbanked and underbanked individuals.
community_building  finance 
august 2011 by infomentation
MailChimp
Email Marketing and Email List Manager.
nonprofit  community_building  email  marketing 
july 2011 by infomentation
CIRCLE
information_literacy  social_media  politics  community_building 
june 2011 by infomentation
Welcome To Co-op Image Group
Cooperative Image Group began as an artist’s apprenticeship for high school students in 2003 that aimed to organize Chicago-area artists and youth in order to build community and civic service through arts education.
art  local  chicago  education  youth  community_building 
january 2011 by infomentation
Journal Of Ordinary Thought
writing  community_building 
october 2010 by infomentation
Thrivable - Thrivable
community_building  nonprofit  social_change 
march 2010 by infomentation
Sabbath Manifesto
The Sabbath Manifesto is a
creative project designed to slow
down lives in an increasingly
hectic world.
slow_movement  community_building 
march 2010 by infomentation
W1SD0M
W1SDØM has been created to support change agents, investors and advisors by facilitating the flow of capital – be it human, intellectual, social or financial – to more effectively create the next generation of global sustainable enterprise.
community_building  social_networking  social_change 
january 2010 by infomentation
TheNeighborhoodFirst.org
Building Positive Neighborhood Identities
community_building  social_change  activism  local  chicago 
january 2010 by infomentation
MapTogether.org | Mapping the world a better place...
The MapTogether project provides free map-related training and tools for community and nonprofit groups around the world. Our resources include software, data sets, online mapping services, documentation, and training resources. In addition, our geographers provide free in-person "community mapping clinics" in cities across the United States and Canada.
nonprofit  mapping  community_building  professional_development 
december 2009 by infomentation
TOCA
Tohono O’odham Community Action (TOCA) is a community-based organization dedicated to creating a healthy, sustainable and culturally vital community on the Tohono O’odham Nation
sustainability  health  community_building  native_american  food 
october 2009 by infomentation
allofcraigs.com - Search ALL of Craigslist
community_building  shopping  reference 
august 2009 by infomentation
Ginkgo | Welcome to the Ginkgo Organic Gardens Homepage
chicago  urban_gardening  community_building  gardening  organic 
august 2009 by infomentation
Homepage | Social by Social
activism  nonprofit  social_networking  social_change  community_building 
august 2009 by infomentation
OurShelf
A resource to catalog all of your stuff. Use it to stay organized, borrow, and lend things of interest to you and your friends.
recycling  social_networking  community_building  tools  reference  personal_growth 
may 2009 by infomentation
Community Media Workshop
chicago  activism  news  media  journalism  citizen_journalism  nonprofit  community_building 
may 2009 by infomentation
The Slow Movement: Making a Connection
sustainability  personal_growth  community_building  slow_movement 
april 2009 by infomentation
Fiscal Sponsor Directory :
Connecting Community Projects with Fiscal Sponsors
finance  community_building  fundraising 
march 2009 by infomentation
Tweetup Badges
twitter  community_building 
february 2009 by infomentation
Grassroots Policy Project
GPP brings political and social movement theory into practice by mining the best ideas from social and political sciences, as well as from history, applying these ideas to actual organizing –– base-building, coalition-building, campaign and electoral work.
activism  politics  community_building 
february 2009 by infomentation
NPSL: Nonprofits in Second Life | Saving the (virtual) world
We are a group of nonprofit employees and volunteer friends of nonprofits who believe that there is merit and much potential in collaborating and working in Second Life.
second_life  nonprofit  community_building 
may 2008 by infomentation
National Association of Town Watch
Sponsors of National Night Out.
community_building 
may 2008 by infomentation
Twitter Pack
I am still trying to figure out what I can do with Twitter. This may help.
twitter  community_building  social_networking  tools 
may 2008 by infomentation
Artworks: Creating Community
ArtWorks is founded on the simple but passionate belief that the arts can strengthen community. Our schedule of activities reflects a broad definition of arts and culture and is developed from the interests of community participants. Workshops extend b...
chicago  uptown  art  community_building 
may 2008 by infomentation
New Community Project
GoodSearch: You Search...We Give! Low-cost long-distance service - and every call supports NCP! WWW NCP New Community Project - Who are we? The New Community Project is a faith-based nonprofit organization with the modest goal of changing the world! Pe...
faith  environmentalism  community_building  activism  spirituality 
may 2008 by infomentation
Learning to Give
Learning to Give educates youth about the importance of philanthropy, the civil society sector, and civic engagement.
community_building  education  philanthropy 
may 2008 by infomentation
Giving Game
The Giving Game was created in response to the events of 9/11. It is a positive expression of energy that is focused on expanding the spirit of giving and kindness in an effort to create stronger, healthier communities.
community_building 
may 2008 by infomentation
Extreme Kindness Crew
Advocates for social change, the Crew inspires people to commit to community service.
community_building 
may 2008 by infomentation
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
The Random Acts of Kindness™ Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to “pass it on” to others.
community_building 
may 2008 by infomentation
Network for Good
A social networking site that allows people to easily donate to or volunteer for non-profits in their communities.
community_building  nonprofit  social_networking 
may 2008 by infomentation
Pay It Forward Foundation
The Pay It Forward Foundation was developed by Catherine Ryan Hyde to bring the message from her novel to classrooms across the country.
community_building 
may 2008 by infomentation
Comment Challenge
Challenging bloggers to become better blog citizens.
blogging  community_building 
may 2008 by infomentation
New Urbanism
New urbanism is the revival of our lost art of place-making, and promotes the creation and restoration of compact, walkable, mixed-use cities, towns, and neighborhoods, while providing solutions to global warming and peak oil.
community_building  environmentalism  sustainability 
may 2008 by infomentation
Nurture
Weaving networks for social change.
chicago  corporate_responsibility  community_building  nonprofit  social_networking 
april 2008 by infomentation
MoveSmart.org
MoveSmart.org is a start-up non-profit organization that fosters vibrant and diverse neighborhoods by empowering housing seekers to move to opportunity.
nonprofit  chicago  technology  community_building 
april 2008 by infomentation
Chicago Park District: Clarendon Park Community Center
Completed in 1916, the Clarendon Park Community Center was considered to be the largest and most practical bathing beach in the country. Today, Clarendon Park Community Center features a gymnasium, boxing ring, fitness center and meeting rooms. Program...
chicago  uptown  community_building 
april 2008 by infomentation
Chicago, Illinois IL - American Town
Chicago, Illinois IL - Real Estate, Restaurants, Shopping, Clubs, Schools, Government, Sports, News and everything for Chicago, Illinois - AmericanTowns.com
community_building  social_networking  chicago 
april 2008 by infomentation
AmericanTowns.com
Online Local Community Network
community_building  social_networking 
april 2008 by infomentation
Akoha - Play it Forward
Come Play it Forward @ Akoha
social_networking  community_building  internet 
april 2008 by infomentation
Falling Fruit
Conscious Media for People Who Care
tv  media  environmentalism  community_building  activism  personal_growth 
april 2008 by infomentation
Time Banking - Creating Social Change by Weaving Community
For every hour you spend doing something for someone in your community, you earn one Time Dollar. Then you have a Time Dollar to spend on having someone do something for you. It's that simple. Yet it also has profound effects. Time Banks change neighbo...
community_building  alternative_economies 
april 2008 by infomentation
Imaginify Community Network
Imaginify is a collaborative exploration connecting creative movements and magnifying grassroots concepts and practices.
community_building  creativity  social_networking 
april 2008 by infomentation
OneWorld
OneWorld.net harnesses the democratic potential of digital media to create a fair and more sustainable world. A global network for people who care about the world beyond their own borders, OneWorld is a digital town hall in an interconnected world.
social_justice  community_building  journalism 
april 2008 by infomentation
Green Maps Around the World
Green Map ® System promotes inclusive participation in sustainable community development around the world, using mapmaking as our medium.
environmentalism  maps  community_building  activism 
april 2008 by infomentation
Think New Orleans
A blog tracking the recovery of New Orleans.
new_orleans  community_building  social_justice  blogs 
april 2008 by infomentation
Ask Your Lawmaker
Now is your chance to ask the questions that can help shape policy – and help hold your elected representatives to account.
politics  community_building 
april 2008 by infomentation
The Mystery of Love
Research and stories about love. Based on a television series on PBS.
community_building  pbs 
march 2008 by infomentation
Friendly Favors
Great concept! An online community of people doing favors for one another. Akin to paying it forward, I imagine.
social_networking  community_building 
march 2008 by infomentation
Campaign for Love & Forgiveness
An interesting endeavor from the Fetzer Institute.
faith  spirituality  community_building  peace 
march 2008 by infomentation
Neighbors Project
Neighbors Project is a growing movement of a new generation of people living in cities who are improving the quality of public life in our neighborhoods. We start by saying hi to our neighbors and take it from there.
community_building 
march 2008 by infomentation
Sustainable Table
Sustainable Table celebrates the sustainable food movement, educates consumers on food-related issues and works to build community through food.
food  cooking  community_building  environmentalism 
march 2008 by infomentation
Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council
The Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council is network of organizations and individuals sharing their experiences and concerns about food security in the Chicago region in order to influence policy makers to make informed decisions motivated by the goals ...
chicago  food  social_justice  community_building 
march 2008 by infomentation
New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity
New Orleans Habitat is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and welcomes volunteers from all faiths to help with ongoing recovery and rebuilding of New Orleans.
nonprofit  community_building  new_orleans 
february 2008 by infomentation
The Spread Love Project
…creating a culture of generosity and kindness…
philanthropy  activism  blogs  community_building  friends  ma.gnolia  social_networking 
december 2007 by infomentation
Chauncey Bailey Project
A collaboration of Bay Area journalists, media organizations, and university journalism departments dedicated to continuing the work of Chauncey Bailey. What a wonderful tribute.
oakland  media  community_building 
december 2007 by infomentation
Journey to Forever
Journey to Forever: Hong Kong to Cape Town Overland - An adventure in environment and development, join us on the Internet, all welcome, participation, online education, school projects, free of charge
sustainability  community_building  environmentalism  food  hunger 
december 2007 by infomentation
Resource Center :: CityFarm
City Farm is a sustainable organic farm bordering two very diverse Chicago neighborhoods: Cabrini Green and The Gold Coast. Located on the west side of Clybourn Avenue, just north of Division Street, the farm boasts 30 varieties of tomatoes as well as ...
chicago  gardening  community_building  sustainability 
december 2007 by infomentation
We Feel Fine
Every few minutes, the system searches the world's newly posted blog entries for occurrences of the phrases "I feel" and "I am feeling". When it finds such a phrase, it records the full sentence, up to the period, and identifies the "feeling" expressed...
blogging  internet  community_building 
december 2007 by infomentation
Prairie.org
The Illinois Humanities Council is an educational organization dedicated to fostering a culture in which the humanities are a vital part of the lives of individuals and communities.
community_building  humanities  art  illinois 
december 2007 by infomentation
Experimental Station
The Experimental Station is a not-for-profit (501-c-3) incubator of innovative cultural, educational, and environmental projects and small-scale enterprises. The Experimental Station was established in 2002 upon a long history of socially, artistically...
chicago  community_building  social_justice  sustainability 
december 2007 by infomentation
Greater Chicago Food Depository
chicago  food  hunger  community_building 
december 2007 by infomentation
Organization of the North East
ONE's mission is to build and sustain a successful mixed economic, multi-ethnic community on the north lakefront of Chicago.
chicago  community_building  social_justice 
december 2007 by infomentation
Community Renewal Society
Community Renewal Society is a progressive, faith-based organization that works to eliminate race and class barriers. Founded in 1882, Community Renewal informs, organizes and trains both communities and individuals to advocate for social and economic ...
chicago  community_building  social_justice  activism 
december 2007 by infomentation
The Elders
An organization of world leaders who have a vision for global peace with justice.
peace  activism  social_justice  community_building 
november 2007 by infomentation
The Sew-op
The Sew-Op is a 501c (3) not-for-profit organization that is providing change in the world one stitch at a time by teaching local communities how to become sustainable through the resources available. The Sew-Op is designed to start up any where with m...
social_justice  sustainability  social_networking  recycling  community_building  nonprofit 
november 2007 by infomentation
Metafilter | Community Weblog
This website exists to break down the barriers between people, to extend a weblog beyond just one person, and to foster discussion among its members.
blogs  community_building  internet  tags 
november 2007 by infomentation
Dematerialism and Energy
The prevention of competition for wealth and power is a necessary and sufficient condition for Universal Sustainable Happiness. Any method whatever for achieving this is dematerialism. This website attempts to address the question: What can be done to ...
sustainability  activism  community_building  environmentalism 
november 2007 by infomentation
TechnoDyke
An all-inclusive online community and publication for lesbian, bisexual and trans dykes.
lgbt  social_networking  community_building 
november 2007 by infomentation
Women Empowered - Chicago
Chicago is a place where women can barter with other women for services; such as house cleaning, food shopping, painting, guitar lessons, computer lessons, carpool and so much more.
chicago  community_building 
november 2007 by infomentation
Dykediva
Dyke Diva is a lesbian site with bite. We've got poetry, film and music reviews, and we dish out advice
chicago  lgbt  community_building 
november 2007 by infomentation
Complaints Choirs of the World
This is an awesome idea. Sing about your complaints and get out your frustrations! This is happening in Chicago, too. I love it here after a mere three weeks, but already I'm hearing about things to complain about here. This response totally makes sense.
amusement  community_building  comedy  chicago  entertainment  humor  music 
november 2007 by infomentation
Regenerosity
system for recognition of voluntary service, philanthropy & gift, civic engagement, trade, commerce, work, and any other contributions to the health of our communities.
philanthropy  community_building  fundraising  alternative_economies 
october 2007 by infomentation
CHIRP : Chicago independent Radio Project : Version 0.8
The mission of the Chicago Independent Radio Project is to secure a broadcast license for a new community radio station in Chicago that is committed to local, independent programming, and generally to further the causes of localism, diversity, and inde...
chicago  radio  activism  community_building  podcasts 
october 2007 by infomentation
LadyFest Chicago
Ladyfest chicago is an arts festival celebrating the achievements of women in music, film, visual arts, and spoken word. The festival will showcase the work of female filmmakers, artists, writers and activists, as well as hosting lively music and club ...
chicago  community_building  feminism  entertainment  creativity 
october 2007 by infomentation
NeighborSpace
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to acquire and support the community based management of small parks, gardens, natural areas, river edges, and scenic landscapes in the City of Chicago for preservation, conservation, and educational public ope...
chicago  gardening  community_building 
october 2007 by infomentation
Great Doings
Great Doings - Chicago's source charity and non-profit sponsored events
chicago  nonprofit  fundraising  community_building 
october 2007 by infomentation
Chicago Green Drinks
A regular networking event for folks in green business in Chicago.
chicago  green_business  community_building  corporate_responsibility  sustainability 
october 2007 by infomentation
American Community Gardening Association
The Mission of the American Community Gardening Association is to build community by increasing and enhancing community gardening and greening across the United States and Canada.
gardening  community_building  environmentalism  sustainability  nature 
october 2007 by infomentation
The Briarpatch Network
The Briarpatch Network is a voluntary community of self-reliance and mutual aid with the shared values of: ~Right livelihood and meaningful work. ~Giving, sharing, and exchange of skills and services in business and community. ~Humanistic management me...
sustainability  green_business  environmentalism  community_building  blogs 
september 2007 by infomentation
Alderman Helen Shiller, 46th Ward
Alderman Helen Shiller, 46th Ward, Chicago, Illinois, our new neighborhood.
chicago  politics  community_building 
september 2007 by infomentation
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