I started volunteering at the FreeStore ten years ago. I was hooked as soon as i walked in the door and felt called to help out. I had had countless emotional interactions with FreeStore customers over the years.
Planet Local Film Screening
Join us for a screening and discussion of Planet Local: A Quiet Revolution, a film by Local Futures, makers of the Economics of Happiness.. The film explores the transformative localization revolution that is emerging worldwide. As people work to protect and restore their local economies, their communities, and the natural world, they are creating countless diverse initiatives, showing a new path forward for humanity.
How Much Housing—
Considerations for the Future
In considering how best to handle future housing needs in our communities, the idea of building tall residential units to increase density has been raised. We think there are better ways to provide more housing.
Green Sunday Holiday Craft Fair 2024!
Join us for a frenzy-free, family-friendly shopping experience! We’ll have 50 fantastic vendors who have made a variety of cool items that you’ll fall in love with.
What Does Zero Waste Mean?
Zero waste—Are you kidding me? How is that even a thing? But it is, and it’s not as crazy as you may think.
Local Economy 101
– a guest post from new member, Mark Bernstiel What does “local economy” mean to you? First, there’s “local,” from the Latin localis meaning “pertaining to a place.” It brings […]