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The premiere of our new film "The Response" was a huge success last
week. Over 110 people attended the screening and panel discussion in
Oakland, California last Wednesday night. Over the next few months, we
plan on hosting screenings worldwide. If you are interested in hosting
a screening in your neighborhood, let us know and we'll be in touch with more
information soon.
Latest stories
Shareable launches 'The Response' film in Oakland,
while in Puerto Rico governor resigns
Almost two years after Hurricane Maria, the mutual aid
centers established by the subjects of "The Response" film are still
running daily activities and engaging the community far beyond the
basic needs of post-disaster survival, as they plan to long into the
future. The film points to the ways that disaster can open a
conversation in a community about social cohesion and foster change
that lasts long after the emergency has passed.
ADDress-ing Japan's vacant house issue
ADDress is a shared house service platform which works on a
subscription basis with a mission of putting vacant houses to good
use.
Cooperative bookstore launches in Hamtramck,
Michigan
A group of former nonprofit workers got together a few years ago
and decided to create a cooperative bookstore that could also be a
community hub.
Bridging Ages' Life Stories Project connects seniors
and teens
The Life Stories Project that pairs teenagers with seniors, is
reducing social isolation and encouraging understanding across a
decades-wide age divide.
News from our community
On Monday July 29, the only public bank in the United States, the
Bank of North Dakota, celebrated its centennial. The bank is owned by
the people of North Dakota. It is more profitable than Wall Street
banks and was the only bank that escaped the economic crash of 2008
unscathed because it does not get involved in risky or predatory
banking practices. Read more.
Crowdsourcing Week
San Francisco, United States | September 12-13
Crowdsourcing lives on the web, but this September it's touching
down in San Francisco for #Breakthrough CSWGlobal19. Secure an
exclusive SHAREABLE 10% discount using CSWSHAREABLE10 when you
register.
Sharing Cities Summit Sweden
Lund + Malmo, Sweden | October 10-11
Our partners at Sharing Cities Sweden
are organizing a conference and exhibition exploring the role of
sharing cities in advancing the sustainable development goals. We'll
be there. Join us! Click here to get more information.
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