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CLAUDIA RANKINE
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As we move into a different stage of the ongoing pandemic, some events organizers are choosing to create hybrid or in-person events. We encourage our members and the public to exercise caution and best judgment that takes into account their personal status as well as community care.
"I could use another pair of hands to help me fix some gutters and lose porch boards."Expires Spring 2022.
Join the time bank to respond and see more! Anyone who lives in Boston can join the Cousins Time Bank at www.ujimaboston.com/timebank!
Ujima Fund Update
The Ujima Fund set a goal of raising $5 million by 2021, comprised of $4.5 million of multi-tiered investment capital and $500,000 of grant capital. Ujima is proud to announce that we are just $5,000 away from our $4.5 million investment capital goal.
In response to this milestone, we have temporarily disabled investments. Ujima members and supporters can still contribute to the Ujima Fund by donating to the Imani pool here.
Stay tuned for more details on a special campaign for the remaining $5,000, as well as our next Investor Update due in Fall 2021.
#UjimAppreciations
Thank you to...
MA Public Banking Coalition and Black Economic Council of MA (BECMA) for coordinating the Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing and Testimony on our Act to Create a Public Bank in Massachusetts
Cooperative Fund of New England (CFNE), North America Indian Center of Boston and Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative for providing oral testimony at the Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing and Testimony on our Act to Create a Public Bank in Massachusetts
Women Entrepreneurs Boston for including Ujima in their conversation on building economic opportunities for small businesses.
Harvard Kennedy School for inviting Ujima to speak at their panel, Change Can't Wait: A Justice and Equity Agenda For Boston's Black and Brown Communities alongside James Mackey and Christine Ntagengwa.
Penn Loh for inviting Ujima to share our story for the Solidarity Economy Class at Tufts University.
Joel Wool and the Moonlighters' Club for producing Ujima's new podcast, Yours, Mine, and Ours
Next Economy MBA for inviting Ujima to share our story
All of the new members who have joined Ujima!
Joshua
All of the members who have renewed their Ujima memberships!
Renee
Zack
Rebecca
Beyazmin
Rafael
Melissa
David
Carlton
Lala
Aginah
Darnell
Mark
Nancy
Sharon
Sharon
Karleen
Darris
Justin
Jordan
Tomashi
Claudia
Sheena
Reann
Simona
Kristen
Sara
Glynn
Mardi
Salimata
And our Peers, Partners, and Community Members who are doing their part to keep us informed, safe, and loved during this time.
The Study Team
The Ujima Neighborhood Economic Study Group has sunsetted. We now have two new opportunities for members to co-create Ujima with us: The Study Team and Participatory Planning Team! The Participatory Planning Team will launch in early 2022
Participants will come together each session to discuss, read, watch and learn together. No prior experience or readings will be necessary.
There is also space for members to coordinate study groups on additional topics of interest. Please email cierra@ujimaboston.com if you are interested in getting involved or want more information!
Internship Opportunities
We need your help to find great interns to grow our team. Ujima is offering these internship opportunities on an ongoing basis. Please share widely!
Help us reach our goal of growing our membership to 800! Join Ujima today and help spread the word about our network and activities!
Jobs in the Ujima Network
Click here to access all of the job listings in our network. This week our featured opportunities include new positions at Dorchester Food Coop, YW Boston, Fenway Community Development Corporation, and more!If you are hiring and would like to be included in our biweekly newsletter, send your listing to comms@ujimaboston.com!
Upcoming Ujima Meetings
We hold Open Meetings every Wednesday at 6pm, on Zoom!
See our November calendar below.
#UjimaWednesdays Meeting Agenda:
6:00-7:15 - Community Building + Financial and Political Education 7:15-8:30 - Member Team Meetings
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