Solidarity Economy Series: In this three-part program we will explore forms of economy and community building that prioritizes the wellbeing of people and the planet over profit.

What steps can we take to perpetuate a world based on cooperation, solidarity, and sustainability? How can we build community wealth for all workers and beyond?

Objectives:

• Redefine what is commonly understood as Economy, and highlight its relationship with Ecology
• Develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, and economic literacy.
• Identify solutions: models, practices, and stories that can help our local workforces.
• Identify problems within our local workforce & economies
• Map and engage economic assets throughout the city that emphasize cooperation, sustainability and participation.
• Strengthen the local solidarity economy

Events (More information for each event below):

• Solidarity Economy I: Defining a Just Transition | March 21st
• Solidarity Economy II: Strengthening the Seeds | April 18th
• Solidarity Economy III: Building Practices | May 16th

Additional Information:

• For any other information or general inquiries email: aaron.goldman@austintexas.gov
• Background illustration in top Solidarity Economy Banner by: Phil Wrigglesworth.
• More information on participating partners to be announced.

Solidarity Economy I: Defining a Just Transition - Join us for a presentation & conversation that will explore Solidarity Economy, a wide range of economic activities that aim to prioritize community wealth and social wellbeing.

MONDAY | MARCH 21ST | 5 - 7 PM CST | VIRTUAL

Solidarity Economy II: Strengthening the Seeds - Joined by local practitioners, together we will dive deeper into mapping our own local Solidarity Economy and discuss how we might strengthen the many models that exist locally through education, representation, and accessibility.

MONDAY | APRIL 18TH | 5 - 7 PM CST | YARBOROUGH OR VIRTUAL

Solidarity Economy III: Building Practices - In this workshop we will recognize what other economic models might help support our community's wellbeing and how we might work together to build and sustain them.

MONDAY | MAY 16TH | 5 - 7 PM CST | YARBOROUGH OR VIRTUAL