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Quote | #UjimaWednesdays | #EventEdition | Opportunities to Listen | Ujima TimeBank | How to Invest in Ujima | Appreciations | Neighborhood Econ. Study Group | Ujima is Hiring | Membership Renewal | Jobs | Upcoming Meetings 

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#UjimaWednesdays: No Meeting

Our next Ujima Open Meeting is on September 3, 2021, on Zoom. 

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This month, there are no #UjimaWednesdays meetings. Please join us next month on September 3, 2021, for our next #CoDirect workshop and member team meetings.

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#CoLearn Recap: Participatory Planning

Last week we held our final workshop in our Summer Series on Participatory Planning with Michael and Yorman from Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative! In this video, we discussed the launch of their investment fund, planning, and community needs. Watch the video here and read the notes here.

 

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Featured Events

AUG 4-8 - Black Star Film Festival (Hybrid) (Zoom)

Black Star
 

AUG 6 - Sunflower Series Night Market

AUG 27-28 - Boston Jazz Fest

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AUG 28 - Boston Carnival

 

Opportunities to Listen

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Join the Ujima Time Bank!

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*Featured Offer: "Help with your Job Search"

"I have knowledge and experience with providing guidance on your job search, including creating a plan with achievable goals to find a short-term and/or long-term job. I am a Human Resource professional specializing in HR systems and reporting!  I have been advised and taught by some of the best recruiters, hiring managers, and specialists." Never expires.

Join the time bank to respond and see more! Anyone who lives in Boston can join the Time Bank at www.ujimaboston.com/timebank!

How to Become a Co-Investor in the Ujima Fund

 
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Another Boston Is Happening. Now You Can Invest in It.
www.ujimaboston.com/invest

  1. Read Ujima's Offering Memorandum. This document describes the risks, regulations, and background of the fund. The Offering Memorandum should be read in its entirety, with careful attention to the Risk Factors (page 11), Description of Notes (39), and Subordination Agreement (77).
  2. Consult the personal finance worksheet if you are unsure of how much to invest.
  3. Invest online (multiple payment options available):
    1. Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
    2. Complete and sign all forms via Docusign (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
    3. After submitting, select your payment option. (You will see instructions on how to send a check if that is your preferred payment.)
  4. OR: Invest via mail:
    1. Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
    2. Select the print option on Docusign.
    3. Complete and sign all forms manually (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
    4. Write a check, payable to the Fund, for the amount you wish to invest in the applicable Notes.
    5. Send the Investment Agreement and your check to the Fund [PO BOX 180310 Boston MA 02118].
  5. Email invest@ujimaboston.com or call 617-446-3914 with any questions

Please contact invest@ujimaboston.com with any questions or issues that arise!

#UjimAppreciations

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Thank you to...

  • Bronx Development Cooperative Initiative for presenting their three-part workshop for our Participatory Planning summer series
  • Social Justice Portal Project's inaugural Maroon University for inviting Ujima to present at its Economic Democracy Institute
  • All of our new members who have joined Ujima!
    • Nola
    • Joel
    • Joshua
    • Allie
    • Kim
  • All of the members who have renewed their Ujima memberships!
    • Somala
    • Miriam
  • All of our recent investors!
    • Caitlin
    • Zachary
    • Ellen
    • Mark
    • Heidi
    • Judith
    • Elizabeth
    • Barry
    • Ezra
    • Samuel
    • Ross
    • David
    • Hannah
  • To Peers, Partners, and Community Members who are doing their part to keep us informed, safe, and loved during this time.

Ujima Neighborhood Economics Study Group

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We are excited that the Ujima Neighborhood Economics Study Group is underway, continuing to explore the feasibility of projects that address our community-wide needs. The group will meet every second Wednesday, and the next meeting is Wednesday, September 8, 2021. This study group is co-coordinated by Ujima members and staff. Some participants will focus on a specific area of study and some writ-large. The group will build on the learnings from the exploration that Ujima members have already done and will carry this research forward to get even closer to implementation and investment in projects that meet our needs.

The topics include:

  • Community Land Trust
  • Community-Owned Internet
  • Community Owned Energy
  • Urban Farming
  • Creative Economic Placemaking (Black Market)
  • Community Space
  • Arts/Cultural Organizing Space
  • Childcare

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!

To apply, email intern@ujimaboston.com to express interest and get further information.

Ujima Membership

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

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The Ujima Jobs Board has moved! Click here to access all of the job listings in our network. 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! Reminder: there are no #UjimaWednesdays workshops or meetings in August 2021.

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#UjimaWednesdays Meeting Agenda:

6:00-7:15 - Community Building + Financial and Political Education
7:15-8:30 - Member Team Meetings

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