The Solution That Has No Name

Blog   |   by Cecile Andrews   |   August 20, 2013

The secret to change? It's as simple as bringing people together and starting conversations.

Education and The Sharing Revolution

Blog   |   by Cecile Andrews   |   September 19, 2013

Can the sharing movement help to build a better classroom for our students?

Welcome, Shara!

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   July 20, 2017

Shara Drew has joined New Dream as the new Program Director for our Kids & Commercialism work. 

Community-Supported Art: The New CSAs

Blog   |   by Eleanor Cleverly   |   November 20, 2013

Is community-supported art the next big thing in supporting local artists?

Creating Community, One Market at a Time

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   February 28, 2012

St. George's Market in Belfast, Ireland, showcases how local markets can bridge historical divides and give back to communities.

Family, Food, and Climate: An Interview with Activist and Producer Laurie David

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   July 25, 2012

New Dream caught up with producer and environmental activist Laurie David to talk about her recent projects, including her popular book The Family Dinner.

We love that you want more of what matters!

Custom Pages   |   October 22, 2017

Beyond Green Consumerism

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   May 11, 2011

What we buy matters. But what we do matters more.

Community Supported Art Picks Up Steam

Blog   |   by Aislinn Pluta   |   February 15, 2015

The Community Supported Art movement continues to grow. Read some tips on how to start your own "CSA."

Living the Dream: "Hands Free Mama" Rachel Macy Stafford

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   January 7, 2014

Rachel Macy Stafford chronicles her attempt at finding balance in a media-saturated, perfection-obsessed world on her popular blog, Hands Free Mama.

Etsy Goes Beyond Online Sales to Support Local Economies

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   October 24, 2012

Many of us know Etsy as a crafting and vintage sale website. But the Brooklyn-based company also supports entrepreneurs and communities directly.

Happiness and the New Simplicity: The Living Room Revolution of Community

Blog   |   by Cecile Andrews   |   July 23, 2013

Cecile Andrews explains how the cure to so many of our problems, particularly consumerism, is more community.

Building a More Connected Community, One Hour at a Time

Blog   |   by Mary Murphy   |   February 22, 2016

At just one year old, the Silver Spring Timebank is already a proven leader in organizing community sharing events.

Kids & Commercialism

Campaigns   |   May 31, 2017

Be There for People: Life Lessons from a Fifth Grader

Blog   |   by Jen Patterson   |   April 9, 2019

New Dreamer Jen Patterson shares her experience working as an academic coach and being personally challenged and inspired by a student's poem.