I like that word: solidarity.
People standing together, as a unified front, against selfishness and greed.
I especially like that.
But in New York City? Home of rudeness and ruthlessness?
Well, Caroline Woolard is dispelling that line of thinking. Using filmed segments with seven economic innovators in that Big Apple, she is wanting to reveal the intactness of the old values: justice, democracy, sustainability, and cooperation.
I can stand with her on that. And I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is, too.
In return, I'll get the DVD of those interviews, to maybe show others how to do business differently, more fairly, in this hard economy.
I'm going to look forward to that. My eldest brother has his own business and, until last year, I was working with him, getting the files computerized, being his Gal Friday. Then business soured and I was fortunate enough to find work elsewhere, in a different field. He is still limping along, but the reason he even still has work is this: he and the other floor men look out for each other.
That's what this project is all about.
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Update #5
Oct 19, 2011
We did it!
THANK YOU so much for supporting Portraits of the Solidarity Economy. We will be in touch soon about your rewards!
We hope to see many of you at our NYC premiere at the Brooklyn Commons. Invite your friends! Non-backers can still get in for $10 at the door on November 12th at 2PM. Food and drink will be served. Please RSVP here so we know to expect you.
As many of you may suspect, now, more than ever, New York City's solidarity economy movement is in the spotlight thanks to the protestors at #occupywallstreet. We are busy making the most of this: providing information to the media, tabling with our map down at Liberty Square, and spearheading the development of an Alternative Economics working group as part of the occupation. We are VERY excited about the opportunity to share our films with the wider #occupy movement and to bring our resources to all of those who are interested in an economic system that puts people and planet before profit.
If you would like to continue to support our work during this time, including helping us deepen the connections between solidarity economy organizations in our map, host screenings and teach-ins down at Liberty Square, and keep collective members engaged in bringing solidarity economics to the occupation, please consider additional donations. Checks can be made to Sustainable Markets Foundation and mailed to Cheyenna Weber, 108 1/2 Douglass St., Brooklyn, NY, 11231. Please note SMF is our fiscal sponsor and all donations are tax deductible.
Thank you again for everything you've done to help us get here. We consider you an important part of our growing community--if you'd like to work with us in the future please be in touch!
xo,
SolidarityNYC
fliss on March 10, 2012
I am so excited! Not only about the treats to come in the mail, but also your new projects. How wonderful for all!
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