DANE COUNTY TIMEBANK2014 ANNUAL REPORT

DIRECTOR'S LETTER

Hi! 2014 was another exciting year for the TimeBank. We continued our pilot project with Dane County Department of Human Services, focusing on integrating individuals with disabilities into the TimeBank in Sun Prairie. The TimeBank's Wellness Project continues to grow, and we have been working hard to help coordinate the Allied Community Cooperative, which gained official Coop status in 2014. Our Inclusion Project continues to be successful, and our Rural Dialysis Transportation project has seen tremendous growth this year, expanding to cover other much needed medical rides for members. Our Youth Court program continues to shine and the TimeBank continues to be a leader in applying youth and community led restorative justice.

We continued our work to connect the Dane County TimeBank with functions of other alternative currency, in a deliberate step toward creating an integrated complementary economy. The new framework for this integrated system is called Mutual Aid Networks, where timebanking will be connected in an ecosystem with other cooperative economy- and community-building tools such as cooperative saving/investment pools, price-based mutual credit, shared resources and cooperative ownership. The aim is to create opportunities for people to redesign our work lives to be more well-rounded, enriching, and satisfying by using a variety of means of compensation and community support.

We held our first Sharefest event at Tenney Park. Lots of members came out to learn new skills and connect with each other. Our birthday party rocked at the Eastside Club, and we all had a great time dancing to VO5. We enjoyed numerous plant exchanges and other fun events.

Our number of exchanges continue to grow each year, as does our number of organizational members.There was a whopping 15,545 hours in 2014, with everything from staffing a food pantry to giving an art lesson to teaching someone Spanish.

As always, we couldn't do it without you. Thank you for all of your participation and continued support. We're all stronger because of it.

Warmly,

Lorrie Hurckes and Stephanie Rearick, Co-Directors

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Members of the Dane County TimeBank Board bring a rich mixture of skills, resources, perspectives, and backgrounds to their tasks as directors. They represent our business, education, criminal justice, local government, and social service communities as well as everyday citizens and residents. The Board directs the activities of the Dane County TimeBank, overseeing operations and monitoring management of its programs.

OFFICERS DIRECTORS

Diane Brown – PresidentRon Chance – Vice PresidentGarrett Lee – TreasurerAmanda McKaig - Secretary

Willie Mae ConklinMary GirardAnna HahnCheri MaplesAlice MathisSandy NelsonMorris Sadicario

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

TimeBank members are a caring and interconnected community of people who help each other by sharing our abilities, talents, and experiences. By both giving and receiving, we learn to appreciate the value of each and every member. We come to believe in the value of our own contributions. Instead of separating our community into those who need and those who provide, we recognize that we all have needs and gifts to share. When members provide a service for other members, one TimeBank Hour is earned for each hour spent providing the service. Members can then exchange each TimeBank Hour earned for an hour of service from someone else.

With a focus on equality and community building, the TimeBank strives to encourage all members' strengths and involvement. TimeBank Member Coordinators take great care in matching individuals for the success and benefit of all involved in each exchange. We believe through these exchanges members build positive relationships and we broaden support networks within the community. Things that may not be accessible due to financial situations, insurance, qualifying factors, etc. become accessible to everyone through Timebanking.

TimeBank members have access to many different services and resources such as: Help at home, Transportation, Companionship, Community activities, Wellness, Recreation, Education, Arts, crafts and music, Home repair, Business services, and more. Through the activity of TimeBank members, the TimeBank grows and provides an increasingly broad range of talents and skills to ensure we all have the help we need in many areas of our lives.

“I don't know how I could have possibly managed these past few months without the TimeBank and the wonderful people who are members. They have been invaluable, kind and diligent and are now good

friends. To be honest, they are more like family.” - Gail Scherer

“I have really enjoyed getting to know Hailey through the TimeBank. Ihave been able to go to the Madison museums with her, for coffee and she

helped me with an art show. It really helped me to have newexperiences. “ - Cindy Wegner

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TIMEBANK HOURS EXCHANGED 2005-2014

2014 TIMEBANK HOURS EXCHANGED BY CATEGORY

Arts & Culture - 694.3Business & Clerical - 577Care & Companionship - 1467.25Community Activities - 7971.75Computing & Electronics - 51.75Construction & Repair - 405.5Education & Language - 213.5Food - 114.5Goods - 574.25Health & Wellness - 387.75House & Garden - 360.6Sports & Leisure - 111.25Transportation - 2615.25

ORGANIZATIONS

The Dane County TimeBank matches organizations in need of assistance with people who can provide it. We help organizations be creative in earning TimeBank Hours, and organizations can spend TimeBank Hours before they start earning them. It’s common for TimeBank members to fluctuate between positive and negative balances.

The TimeBank has helped organizations to:transport participants

provide childcare at eventsincrease visibility, increase awareness about organization

implement additional programmingraise funds and design promotional materials

clean, paint and repair facilitiesprovide help at home and companionship to clients

landscape and maintain building groundsanswer phones, file and prepare documents

staff and organize eventsnetwork with other organizations

By using the TimeBank, organizations have been able to:save money

strengthen connections with the communityaccess a diverse, pre-screened database containing hundreds of potential helpers

meet goals more readilyreduce the work load for volunteer coordinators and other staff

gain exposure/business

Aging and Disability Resource CenterAlliance for AnimalsAlliance for Retired Americans – StoughtonAllied Wellness CenterAllied Community CoopAllied-Dunn's Marsh Neighborhood AssociationAmerican Parkinsons Assn - 2014Arboretum CohousingAutonomous Solidarity OrganizationAvenues to CommunityBackyard Mosaic Women's ProjectBARABethel Homeless Support Services – 2014Boomerangs Resale Store - 2014Boys and Girls Club of Dane CoBrentwood Village NeighborhoodBridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood CenterBus Buddy ProjectCairasu Home CareCanopy CenterCapacity BuildersCapital City SanctuaryCenter for Conscious LivingCenter for Cultural InterchangeCenter For Families IncCenter for Mindfulness and JusticeCentro HispanoChristian Community Action CoalitionChrysalisComing Home TimeBank Reentry ProjectCommon Good - 2014Community GroundWorksCommunity Living ConnectionsCORECornucopia

Court Diversion - DCDHSCreate-Ability/Channels to EmploymentCrossroads CoffeehouseDamascus Road ChurchDane Buy LocalDane County DELTA ProjectDane County Humane SocietyDane County JailDane County TimeBankDCTB Org LiaisonDialysis Transportation FundDreamBikesEast High SchoolEast Isthmus Neighborhoods Planning CouncilEast Madison Community CenterEaster Seals WisconsinEastside Farmers MarketEcstatic Dance MadisonEmergency Fund for members in needEmpowerment CafeEnvest Inc.Epilepsy Foundation Southern WiEzra ChurchF.A.W.A. Foundation Against Women AbuseFamily Works programs inc.FEEDFirst United Methodist Outreach Ministries - 2014Fitchburg FieldsFood Council of Dane Co.Formecology LLCForward Community Investment FCIFoster GrandparentsFriends of Lake View HillFriends of the Madison Public LibraryFront Yard Gardens Program - 2014

Gardening for Good-Supported GardeningGoodman Community CenterGoodman PoolHamilton Middle SchoolHancock Center for Dance MovementHeartland Farm Sanctuary - 2014Ice Age Trail – Dane Co. ChapterInterpreters Cooperative of MadisonJames C. Wright Middle SchoolJatinder CheemaJoining Forces for FamiliesJoyful PathKarate America StoughtonKennedy Heights Neighborhood CenterLa MestizaLaFollette High SchoolLake View Elementary PTALakeview Branch LibraryLeopold Park Community GardensLGBT Books to Prisoners - 2014Lindbergh Elementary PTALiteracy NetworkLocal Sounds LLCLOV DaneLowell Home and School Association – LHSALussier Community Education CenterMadison Free SkoolMadison East Soccer ClubMadison HostelMadison Area Permaculture GuildMadison Area Community Land TrustMadison Area NVCMadison CommonsMadison Families for Better Nutrition

2014 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS

Madison Food Not BombsMadison Free Skool - 2014Madison FreecycleMadison Gas and Electric MGEMadison Homelessness InitiativeMadison Hours CoopMadison HostelMadison Mentor Center - 2014Madison OperaMadison SCIMADISON SENIOR CENTERMadison Starlings - 2014Madison-area Urban MinistryMAMAs Madison Area Music AssociationMARCMarlborough Park Comm GardenMATRIX Collaborative Business Solutions – 2014Medical Transportation FundMemorial High SchoolMendota Elem AACE ProgramMendota Elementary PTOMightee Morfin Brain Rangers – 2014Monona Senior Center - 2014MSCR Madison School and Community RecreationNehemiahNeighborhood Care TeamsNeighborhood HouseNESCONorthport Community Learning CenterNorthside Planning CouncilNorthside TimeBankNorthside Farmers MarketOccupy MadisonOlbrich GardensOmega School

Options in Community LivingOregon Youth CenterOutReach - 2014Oxfam America Action Corps MadisonPASS AmeriCorpsPeaceful MarketingPeople First of Dane Co.People First StoughtonPersonal Essentials PantryPinney Humanitarian Knitting GPorchlight IncPorchlight ProductsPotter's CrackersPublic Health PHMDCRainbow Bookstore CooperativeRestorative Justice CirclesRise Up IncRock Hour CommunityS & V TechservicesSandburg Elementary School PTASecond Harvest FoodbankSegoe Terrace Apartments - 2014Self Employment NetworkSERRV InternationalShine InitiativeSnowflower SanghaSocial Justice CenterSouth Madison Coalition of the ElderlySpero PublishingSt. Paul Church Bread of Life PantryStoughton Area Youth CenterStoughton Area Resource TeamStoughton Community Dreams - 2014Stoughton Recreation DepartmentStoughton Senior CenterStoughton United MinistriesStreet Pulse Cooperative

Sunshine PlaceTeam VikingTeamwork Associates - 2014Tenant Resource CenterTGCC- Troy Garden CohousingThe Rainbow ProjectTime Trader RochesterTime For the WorldTimeBank OfficeTimeBank StoreTimeBank Youth CourtTravel CircleTrue EndeavorsUnited Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County - 2014Urban LeagueVera Court Neighborhood CenterVeterans For Peace Chapter 25Villaris Martial ArtsVoices Beyond BarsVolunteer PartnershipsWellness ProjectWest High SchoolWest Madison Senior CoalitionWheels for WinnersWHY – We Help You - 2014WI Partners for SustainabilityWI Womens Business Initiative CorporationWisconsin Book FestivalWisconsin Grassroots NetworkWORTWorthington Park NeighborhoodWYOU Community TelevisionYen-Nien Daoguan MadisonYouth Services of Southern WIZion Lutheran Church

2014 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS cont.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

The TimeBank aims to address issues surrounding access to economic resources, juvenile and community justice, social and human services, transportation, and wellness, through special projects run by TimeBank staff and TimeBank members. Individual members and member organizations who offer services in these

interest areas are organized and trained to participate in the following TimeBank projects.

By coordinating these projects, the TimeBank is helping to:

●bring people together to work on social issues●promote system change

●make a wider range of resources available ●value the work of all community members

●increase support networks●engage disengaged youth

●make goods and services accessible●practice restorative justice

●prevent young people from entering the juvenile justice system●encourage leadership skills in teens

●promote positive, productive relationships●provide goods in exchange for TimeBank Hours

●provide job skill development ●facilitate empowerment

●practice inclusion

SPECIAL PROJECTS

TimeBank Youth CourtThe mission of the TimeBank Youth Court is to provide a positive alternative to the juvenile justice system so youth can willingly take responsibility for their

actions, make amends and build healthy and productive relationships. Working with law enforcement, schools, and neighborhood groups; youth in the program can contribute to a safer, more caring community

Inclusive CommunityThe Dane County TimeBank is a place for all people to contribute time and talents and connect to the community - age, ability, ethnicity, and other

experience enhance the rich fabric of our network. Instead of separating our community into those who need and those who provide, we recognize that we all have needs and that everyone has something to contribute. Every human being matters.

Maxine's TimeBank Store Maxine's TimeBank Store is a place to exchange TimeBank Hours for new and gently-used clothing, toys, books, dishes, jewelry, home decor, equipment,

supplies, and more. All are welcome to shop! Donations also welcome - please drop off your gently-used items to exchange for TimeBank credit.

Allied Community CoopThe Allied Community Coop is a project of Allied Wellness Center, Madison Apprenticeship Program, Allied-Dunns Marsh Neighborhood Association,

Dunns Marsh Neighborhood Association, the Dane County TimeBank, Nehemiah Corporation, and residents of Madison's Allied Drive neighborhood. The coop is bringing together neighbors and organizations who work in the neighborhood to work together as partners in identifying and creating resources

and activities that people want for their community.

Medical TransportationDrivers for medical transportation help those people in need of rides for health related appointments access safe, affordable rides. Drivers receive

TimeBank hours for their time driving and a modest stipend for gas. Currently, we are collaborating with WI Dialysis, St.

Healthy Community EconomySince 2011, the Dane County TimeBank – joining forces with Madison Hours – has been evaluating how we can better apply cooperative economic tools

to strengthen our local communities. We are currently working on ways to connect timebanking and mutual credit with other types of cooperative resource management to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of these systems, while building economic and social benefits for the community.

Neighborhood Care TeamsNeighborhood Care Teams gather the available resources in an area to help people meet their basic needs - such as assistance around the house, access to healthy food, help with transportation, companionship, and other basic services. We are increasing our capacity to connect neighbors with neighbors in a network of mutual support. In 2013, an initiative was begun in Sun Prairie and the surrounding area to build a model for Neighborhood

Care Teams that can be used in other communities

Wellness ProjectThe Wellness Project is a collaborative effort of the Dane County TimeBank and community partners dedicated to providing opportunities to improve the

health of our community through quality meals, companionship, information to enable healthy living, and access to essential services.

INCLUSION AND CAPACITY BUILDINGNEIGHBORHOOD CARE TEAM PROJECTS - 2014

The TimeBank continues to see tremendous growth in the scope of its work within the developmental disability community. The year began with 130 individuals in the county's developmental disability system as members of the TimeBank, and we saw that number grow to 142 people by the end of the year. In addition, there were 5 very active organizational members whose work is focused on helping people with developmental disabilities. These organizations exchanged 854.5 hours of service.

These 142 individuals engaged in hundreds of exchanges totaling over 1990 hours of service. Of these exchanges, 1125 (56.5%) were hours earned by providing service to others and 866 hours were exchanged (43.5% of total hours exchanged) by receiving help from other TimeBank members. The 5 organizations exchanged an additional 855 hours in their efforts to access resources for people they provide support to as well as to create opportunities for them to contribute to others in their community.

The exchanges included a wide range of activities such as playing music, fitness partner, pantry help, cooking, dog walking, TimeBank board members, phone companion, creating art, family visits, thrift store help, knitting, book club, help at community and senior centers, bike repair, martial arts, and so much more. One of the organizations has even been paying TimeBank Hours to a church for someone who they support to be able to have space to create his artwork 10 hours a week.

Most importantly however are the opportunities provided for individuals to be active and valued members of our community, and the opportunities created to develop relationships with other members of the community. We're looking forward to building upon this success to create more opportunities for everyone in our community to contribute as equal partners, and to be valued for who they are and what they have to contribute to the betterment of our entire community.

INCLUSION & CAPACITY BUILDING - 2014

● In 2008 the TimeBank received funding from Dane County Human Services to provide support for individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. In 2013 the TimeBank began a Capacity Building project in Sun Prairie, focusing on neighborhood care teams and support around families.

● There were 142 self identified participants in 2014. There were 1990.75 TimeBank Hours exchanged in 2014. Of these exchanges, 1124.5 (56.5%) hours were earned by providing service to other members and 866.25 hours were exchanged through receiving services themselves (43.5% of total hours exchanged).

● In 2014, TimeBank 5 organizations exchanged 854.5 hours supporting the inclusion project and its participants.

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RURAL DIALYSIS DRIVING / MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION - 2014

The TimeBank receives funding through Dane County Department of Human Services to provide dialysis rides to individuals in rural communities. TimeBank members earn hours by driving people to and from their dialysis appointments. Some highlights for 2013 include:

● 19,000 miles driven for rural dialysis and medical transportation

● Average miles per ride = 32

● 15 participating drivers

● 20 participating riders

● 600 rides provides

● Averaging 50 rides per month

Lynn* is one of many people in our community with a family member receiving weekly dialysis treatments - a life-saving procedure that requires visiting the clinic three times a week - for some folks driving 30-60 minutes to reach a treatment center in Dane County. When Lynn’s mother began receiving treatment, family members pooled their time to provide rides for appointments scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday starting late morning and ending mid-afternoon, which required a lot of flexibility for family members (and sometimes their employers.) To help ease some of the stress, Lynn was referred by the social work staff at Wisconsin Dialysis to the Medical Transportation Program run through the Dane County TimeBank. We were able to find three drivers to help with those days and times most difficult for her family, and Lynn reports that having access to this resource is a huge relief and it makes the other days easier to handle for everybody.

Lynn also mentioned the extra benefit for her mother, who lives in an assisted living facility, of having new people to talk to on the 20 minute trip to the dialysis treatment or back home. Described as an “excellent conversationalist” - Lynn’s mother has found common interests with those who help get her to her appointments, making the time driving pleasant for everyone. Two of her drivers live in her community, and Lynn’s mother is also able to see them at weekly church service, which she enjoys immensely. For Lynn’s family, it is a great relief to have help with transportation, and all the extra benefits that come from being connected with caring members of her community.

YOUTH COURT

MISSION: The Dane County TimeBank Youth Court involves community members of all ages in the process of applying restorative justice, addressing wrongs to the community, and helping young people succeed.

ABOUT THE YOUTH COURT:Dane County teens who have been charged with ordinance violations such as habitual truancy, some drug possession, petty theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct, trespassing or fighting are offered the option of accepting the ticket or charge or attending Youth Court. The arresting police officer offers this option based on the type of offense. Teenagers come to Youth Court for sentencing only having already admitted guilt.

When a youth is referred to the Youth Court, he or she appears before a jury of peers. The jurors, under adult supervision and earning TimeBank Hours for their service, determine and deliver a sentence to the youth. A sentence can involve: attending life skills classes on anger management, healthy relationships, employment skills and money management, alcohol and drug use awareness, and others; community service; writing an apology letter; serving on the jury and other strength based strategies decided by the jury.

The youth has 60 days to complete the sentence. After the 60 days is up and the sentence is completed, the ticket or charge is destroyed and the violation does not appear on the respondent's record. If the respondent fails to complete the sentence in 60 days, the ticket or charge is issued.

Upon completion of the sentence we encourage the respondent to continue to use the system of support the TimeBank can provide. Earning and receiving TimeBank Hours is a great way to keep adolescents involved in a strong social network building trust, skills, and work experience.

In addition to the obvious benefit to referred youth who are given opportunities for productive community involvement, we work extensively with our jurors to develop leadership capabilities.

TimeBank Youth Court - MMSDCumulative Statistics 2008/09-2014/15

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● 26 unsuccessful completions

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African American -179

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Hispanic -49

Asian -2

TimeBank Youth Court - MMSDCumulative Statistics 2008/09-2013/14

Total Referrals - Gender

Male -204Female -132

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Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaTrespassing

FightUnderage Drinking/Possession of Alcohol

Retail TheftDamage to Property

TruancyTobacco Possession/Smoking

Unlawful use of computerized communication systemTheft

Unlawful ContrabandBattery

Breaking and EnteringBullying

Resisting/Obstructing ArrestDisturbance

Reckless DrivingPossession of Stolen Property

Abuse of 911 SystemDischarging a bb gun

Hit and RunInstigation

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CHARGES

2008/09 – 2014/15 School Year StatisticsTimeBank Youth Court - MMSD

Sentence Components

Homework club/tutoring hours -1254Number of Mentoring Sessions -265.5Community Service Hours -515Apology Letters -136Peer Mentoring Sessions -60Essays/Reflection Work/Research Papers -82After School Activity or Club -136Meet with School Staff re: improving grades -21Attendance Improvement Monitoring -20Meet with Someone re: Career Opportunities -41Meet with Trusted Adult at School Weekly -68Dance Movement Therapy Sessions -13Mediated Conversations/Restorative Circle Participation -26Nonviolent Conflict Resolution Sessions -53Jury Duty -16Restitution -3Make Positive Message Posters -10AODA Support Activities -10Anger Management -91Apply for Jobs -13Organization Improvement Activities -2Interview Someone and Write an Essay -5No Negative Interactions with Other Party -1Art Sessions -43Attend a Discussion Group -3Money Management & Employent Skills -12Attend a Victim Impact Panel -1Attend a Know Your Rights Class -2Meet with a Counselor -1Police Officer/School Staff Perspective Activities -8

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - 20142014 SUPPORT AND REVENUE Corporate Contributions Contributions -Individual and Business -Non-Profit Organizations Government Contracts Madison Metro School District Community Fund Contributions Membership Dues Fundraising/Special Events Time for the World Other

Total Income

2014 EXPENSES Personnel Operating Facilities and Equipment Contract Services Program Expenses Travel/Training Other Expenses -dues, fees, events

Total Expenses*note many of our grants are on a reimbursement bases, so December 2014 payments were received in January 2015 and not reflected as 2014 income

$3500.00

$24,676.00$5489.63$139,183.45$51,076.40$3497.25$850.00$6595.12$77,500$850.39

$313,218.24*

$267,276.36$14,141.41$8535.81$26,814.32$5944.00$9500.39$4304.34

$336,516.22

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79.4%4.2%2.5%8.0%1.8%2.8%1.3%

Thank You

The Dane County TimeBank would like to extend a big thank you to all of our Member Coordinators. It is through their hard work and dedication that the TimeBank has been so successful. Member Coordinators have contributed many hours to the development of special projects and have taken great care in matching members for the enhancement of all. We would also like to thank all of our funders and individual donors. We couldn't do it without you!

Member Coordinators Funders

Allied Community CooperativeDCTB Garden Project

Jonathan GarberMary GirardAnna Hahm

Lorrie HurckesDavid Krishnan

Alice MathisAmanda McKaigGary Messinger

Options in Community LivingKatie Pajac

Amy QuaernaStephanie RearickMargaret Ruesch

Kristin SageGail Scherer

Linda SchmidtEmily SteinweheTimeBank Store

TimeBank Youth CourtDace Zeps

City of Madison

Community Shares of Southern WI

Dane County Department of Human Services

Kailo Fund

Madison Metropolitan School District

MGE

Porchlight Inc