We need to work together to build a culture and an economy that “prioritizes people and the planet over endless profit and growth” to quote the New Economy Coalition. In order to do so, we must begin by democratizing our homes, workplaces, and movements.
Through the Solidarity Economy Learning Series, the People’s Saturday School creates opportunities for people to skill up in cooperative ways of being, thinking, and doing.
Thursdays: MAY 9 | MAY 23 | JUNE 6 | JUNE 20
6PM – 8PM (VIRTUAL)
The revolution will not be funded by corporations, the government or philanthropy. Instead it will be resourced by people like you, me, your mom, your grandma, your co-worker, and your neighbor down the street conversation by conversation.
Moving Money 101 is designed for people interested in both sorting through some of their own blocks and challenges in talking openly about money and class and in supporting others to do the same. We will have conversations about money and class, reflect on our own money story, and practice making an ask of someone we are in community with to contribute to an organization that we care about that is doing organizing, community care, or mutual aid work.
Please note that this is part of a series. We ask that you commit to attending all sessions in the series.
MAY 25 *Please note the updated date as of May 3, 2024.*
10AM – 12PM (VIRTUAL)
Practicing democracy without liberatory organizations requires the convergence of skills, commitments to principles and labor. At times, without an understanding of the stakes, it can be hard to see the value in democratic organizing.
In Organizing Democratically, we will use our experiences in movement spaces as case studies for what democratic governance can empower, we’ll talk about the tools that can help grow democracy in our organizations, and we’ll make some commitments about how we move forward.
Thursdays: MAY 30 | JUNE 13 | JUNE 27
6:30PM – 8PM (VIRTUAL)
Sharing living space is not easy. Whether you’re living with family, friends, romantic partner(s), roommates, or housemates, co-living can strain even the strongest relationships. Yet there are also significant personal, social, and economic benefits to co-living. Creating intentional community in a home space can help people express their values and desires for community outside the traditional nuclear family structure.
In Co-Living 101, we will share advice and practice cooperation processes designed to support various stages and structures of co-living to expand the horizons of what “home” can look and feel like.
Please note that this is part of a series. We ask that you commit to attending all sessions in the series.