Time Bank feature in the NY Times

Community Connections Time Bank


"Several TimeBank members told me that activities gradually cease being services performed and become instead hours with friends. "

"What makes a time bank different is that the purpose of the connection is ostensibly to give help — something that makes a lot of people more comfortable and confident.  “I’m a shy person and I have a problem with receiving,” said Gradess.  Even if you happen to be the one receiving services in any particular transaction, you know you will be giving help to someone else."