Time Bank

 

We all have heard the phrase ‘Time is Money, right? It is broadly said to signify the importance of time in our life, by equating it to money. But it seems like one country has taken a step further in actually applying this concept seriously. It’s Switzerland. Swiss nationals can actually ‘save and deposit’ their time in banks, and even exchange it for desired goods and services! Sounds crazy? But it is indeed true. 

Here Comes The 'Time Bank'.

Edgar Cahn

The world has lost a wonderful pioneer and trailblazer to the TimeBank movement on Sunday morning, January 23, 2022. Dr. Edgar Cahn, age 86, author of Time Dollars and No More Throw-Away People, and one of the founding fathers of TimeBanking, embodied the highest ideals of both mobilizing communities to come together to express their strengths and to restore mutual care. He created a new way to link untapped social capacity to unmet social needs and for communities to come together to help promote trust, reciprocity, and citizen engagement.

 In the most beautiful way, Edgar moved people from his heart. He made each person feel that their problem is important and that he has all the time in the world for them. Thank you, Edgar.  On behalf of our entire team and board at TimeBanks.Org, please accept our deepest sympathies to not just his family but all of us that have been deeply touched by him. 

 

 Edgar Cahn, the world wasn’t ready for you to leave. TimeBanks.Org and those that pioneered along with you will continue to carry out your vision. As Edgar would say, “Yes We Can”.