Long Beach Time Exchange

The mission of the Long Beach Time Exchange is to build and strengthen relationships within the city of Long Beach by connecting people’s unmet needs and untapped resources.

The goals of the Long Beach Time Exchange are to:

Connect people to services by making services available for time credits.

Connect people to people by cultivating reciprocity and interdependence amongst its members.

Connect people to value though the recognition that all people have something to give, including work that is often unpaid or undervalued.

We envision a city where:

Residents’ assets—including their diverse backgrounds and experiences—are recognized, valued, and nurtured.

It is easy for residents to connect to each other through networks rooted in respect and trust.

Residents share resources that both allow them to meet basic needs and to access their highest potential.

Residents are empowered to affect and create structures and processes that encourage the growth and well-being of themselves and Long Beach as a whole.