Time Banks

Founded by Dr. Edgar Cahn, TimeBanks.Org offers a way to restore community by exchanging services using time as currency. An hour of service earns one Time Credit, which can be spent on services from others in the network. It's a model that uplifts dignity, mutual respect, and belonging.
TimeBanking shifts the narrative of value from money to meaning. By creating economies rooted in reciprocity and interdependence, TimeBanks foster deeper social ties and make visible the invisible work of caregiving, mentoring, and community support. It’s a powerful counterbalance to isolation and systemic inequity.
TimeBanks.Org aligns with The Change Lab’s mission to foster civic connection and systemic transformation. It represents a grassroots model of collective empowerment—grounded in equity, belonging, and shared purpose. The emphasis on mutual aid and community voice resonates across multiple Change Lab pathways.