A Royal Role Model for the Sharing Economy?

Blog | by Mary Murphy | July 30, 2013

I would never call myself a crazed-British royalty follower, but I did just happen to be awake at 6:00 a.m. to watch Will and Kate’s wedding a few years back.

America the Possible: Manifesto for a New Economy

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | September 10, 2012

Learn how transformative change can lead us beyond ruthless capitalism to a new system of political economy.

Book Recommendation: Vermont Dollars, Vermont Sense

Blog | by New Dream | October 28, 2015

This new book presents 28 tools for promoting investing locally, with examples of people and initiatives in Vermont.

Repair Your Stuff AND Build Your Community: Lessons from the CVille Repair Café

Blog | by Ann Marie Hohenberger | April 9, 2018

Repair cafes are a beautiful concept: neighbors help each other keep useful things out of the landfill and avoid buying more stuff.

We Hear You! Themes from New Dream’s Community Survey—and What’s Coming Next

Blog | October 22, 2019

How to Host an Alternative Gift Fair

Blog | by New Dream | September 4, 2014

Want to build community? Tired of the commercialization of the holidays? Learn how to organize an Alternative Gift Fair in your town!

WEBINAR: How to Start a Time Bank

Webinars | September 20, 2012

In a time bank, a group of people agree to trade hours instead of money. In this webinar, founders of the Community Connections TimeBank, Arroyo Time Bank, and Bay Area Community Exchange share how they got their time banks off the ground.

Youth Perspective: Why We Need Equity and Empathy to Move Our Communities Forward

Blog | by New Dream | April 16, 2019

Former Youth Fellow Josmar Torres talks about the challenges facing his community and the important roles that empathy and political change can play in creating a brighter, more equitable future.

How to Hook Kids into Civic Engagement

Blog | by Suzita Cochran | October 19, 2016

Looking for a way to get your kids more involved in the community? There's an easy place to start.

"The Struggle in Rural Kentucky, Being a Black Producer, Is Real"

Blog | May 10, 2019

New Dream speaks with Tiffany Bellfield about the challenges she's faced as a business woman of color, and her contributions to her community as a holistic farmer, producer of botanical products, wellness practitioner, convener of women’s retreats, and mom.

Welcome to the Walking School Bus

Blog | by Michaella | August 19, 2016

To combat childhood obesity, fight climate change, and boost community connection, walking school buses have become a new trend in both the United States and Europe.

ACTION KIT: Step-by-Step: Starting a Toy Lending Library

Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017

Toy libraries are popping up in communities around the world. These local initiatives enable parents, grandparents, and/or caregivers to borrow good-quality toys to enjoy at home—just like books from a lending library. Check out our guide to starting one in your community!

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