Austin Cooperative Business Association

"want to build your skills for collective resource management? Part of a coop, union, business, nonprofit, or other project and interested in shared power around finances? 🍏Sign up for a spot in the Financial Foundations workshop series (link in bio) 🍎Share with a friend. All levels of comfort/discomfort with org. finances welcome. We’re offering the Financial Foundations series in September, October, and November. See link in bio [@abookkeepingcooperative on Instagram or https://buff.ly/2DGnww5] for other Fall workshops too!"

"The Giving Rose Foundation is launching our Green Workforce Program, a unique initiative designed to provide valuable skills and employment opportunities in historic cemetery preservation. As part of this program, participants will receive paid training, earning $100 for each training session. We are hosting an informational meeting on September 4th, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mount Bonnell Lodge in Austin, TX, to share more about the program and how interested individuals can apply. This program is for people that have been justice involved, struggling economically or who just need a second chance. 10 people will be selected for the 1st cohort. Those that complete training will be equipped to support the various cemetery preservation efforts in our community while earning an equitable wage though The Giving Rose Foundation. Event Details: Date: September 4th, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Mount Bonnell Lodge, Austin, TX RSVP: LINK (https://buff.ly/4cOEF4Q ) or scan the QR code on the attached flyer"

2025 Green Leaders Fellowship - Application here: https://buff.ly/3MnmnwS Application Deadline: Sunday, September 15th at 11:59PM "The Fellowship is an equity-centered program that facilitates meaningful connections and partnerships between Texas environmental nonprofits and emerging leaders in the Green Workforce. At EarthShare Texas, we envision a vibrant and diverse Green Workforce that will lead Texas in sustainable development, creating a positive impact in our communities and throughout our state. With support from H-E-B, we are excited to bring the Fellowship back for its second year! The Green Leaders Fellowship seeks to provide capacity support to our members by connecting them with skilled professionals such as yourself. When you apply to the EarthShare Texas Green Leaders Fellowship, you apply to manage and execute specific projects submitted by our nonprofit members. A full list of projects can be viewed on our website. Applicants will have the opportunity to list their project preference, and we will do our best to match everyone with their desired nonprofit. However, there is no guarantee you will be placed with your top choice(s). All fellows will receive learning and development opportunities such as professional networking events, workshops, webinars, and 1x1 mentorship. We welcome college seniors, graduate students, and/or individuals with 3+ years of relevant work experience to apply for the EarthShare Texas Green Leaders Fellowship. It is our goal to create space for and uplift diverse voices in the Green Workforce and environmental field. The Fellowship position is paid by EarthShare Texas, and fellows will receive a stipend of $4,500 for 15 weeks of work. It is expected that Fellows dedicate 10-15 hours per week to their assigned nonprofit projects. The stipend will be paid out in three distributions - one at the beginning of the Fellowship, one in the middle, and one at project completion. All projects will last 12 weeks. You can view a more detailed program timeline below."

How can we build a care industry that honors the NEEDS and HUMANITY of the people RECEIVING care as well as those PROVIDING it? Caregiving is emotionally taxing, physically demanding, never-ending work, but caregivers are among the lowest-paid workers in the nation, and caregiving is often termed "low-skill" labor. Families seek caregivers to assist their precious elders and children, but often find they have little say in the consistency of care or the pay and policies that impact the workers caring for their loved ones. Pioneering Homecare and Childcare are working to change this dynamic, creating fair, stable, dignified jobs for workers and pooling resources to access the highest and best care. Join Texas Rural Cooperative Center Director Annelies Lottmann to explore real-world examples of caregiver-owned co-ops as well as parent and family-owned cooperatives working to make great care a reality even within the constraints of our current private pay system. The class will include: Models of Care Co-ops Interviews and Discussion with Current Care Co-op Worker-owners and Client-owners Tools and resources to create a child or elder care co-op-- for WORKERS or FAMILIES Class attendees will have the opportunity to schedule FREE coaching and consulting with the instructor and other co-op experts. Este webinar es gratuito y se presentará en inglés con interpretación al español. This webinar is free and will be presented in English with Spanish language interpretation. ---------------------------- Event Details Topic: Cooperative Caregiving for Elders and Children Date: Wednesday, Sept 18th, 2024 Time: 6 - 8pm CDT Cost: Free! Where: Virtual - Register for link Register: our https://buff.ly/3NGoso9 (which you can find in our profile description)

ATX Co-opportunity Fair 2024 @ Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery - Celebrating Co-op Month - October 23rd - Save the Date! We are celebrating national co-op month again with our 2nd annual Co-opportunity Fair! The fair will have tabling to advertise co-ops, services/products, co-op jobs, co-op membership, housing or ways to get involved in the cooperative movement. It will also be a great way to meet a ton of local co-ops! There will be free food and drink as well. We will release more details in September, such as who will be there! Are you a co-op or co-op related org and want to table? Complete this form to sign-up (it's totally free!): https://buff.ly/3Mki1XA. This event would not be possible without our partners and sponsors: UTRGV Texas Rural Cooperative Center, Seed Commons, City of Austin's Economic Development Dept and of course Black Star Co-op! RSVP today! https://buff.ly/3Z0AfVp ------------------------ Event Details What: ATX 2024 Co-oppurtunity Fair When: October 23rd, 2024, 5-8pm Where: Black Star Co-op Cost: Free Food and drink will be provided and available for purchase RSVP: https://buff.ly/3Z0AfVp Want to table?: https://buff.ly/3Mki1XA

"Disappointed you didn't make it in time for the Wheatsville Board of Directors application deadline? No need to fret! We've decided to give you more time – the new deadline is now September 1st. If you want to have a greater influence on how our co-op operates, this is the perfect chance for you! As a board member, you'll represent our 29,000 members, express your views, and contribute to important decisions regarding our most thrilling initiatives. Come and join us in reshaping society through a collaborative community! Applications are now being accepted until September 1st." Application here: https://buff.ly/3xRrYrK (or our linktr.ee /atxcooperatives)

Our "Can Co-ops Help Us Survive Climate Change?" Webinar is next Wednesday (8/21)! What does an economy that VALUES WORKERS, the larger COMMUNITY, and the ENVIRONMENT look like? As the climate changes, community needs are transforming as well. From different growing seasons for farmers and gardeners to more extreme weather events, to altered patterns of migration and tourism, the next quarter century will bring societal and economic changes that will require creative, dynamic, place-based solutions. The co-op model is designed to be nimble and responsive to community needs, empowering those most impacted by upheaval to participate in designing new tools and resources. In this session, led by Drew De Los Santos, Executive Director of the Austin Cooperative Business Association, participants will learn how to use the cooperative principles and business model to invigorate a cooperative economy that can survive the current climate crisis. The class will include: • Models of Green Economy Co-ops •Discussion of inclusive economic systems • Tools and resources to begin developing a climate-responsive cooperative Class attendees will have the opportunity to schedule FREE coaching and consulting with the instructor and other co-op experts. Este webinar es gratuito y se presentará en inglés con interpretación al español. This webinar is free and will be presented in English with Spanish language interpretation. --------------------------- Event Details Topic: Can Co-ops Help Us Survive Climate Change? Date: Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 Time: 6 - 8pm CDT Cost: Free! Where: Virtual - Register for link Register: https://buff.ly/46cTpco (or our linktr.ee /atxcooperatives which you can find in our profile description) See less See less

Our next co-ops social is in a few weeks. Whether you are a Austin co-oper, former co-oper, or someone who wants to hang out with co-opers, you're invited! Event: August Co-op Social - Black Star Happy Hour When: Saturday, August 17th, 2024 -- 4 to 6pm Where: Black Star Co-op RSVP: https://buff.ly/3WPU0Oc (linktr.ee /atxcooperatives) - if the RSVPs are full, you can still show up!

Henny is attending and presenting on Social Justice and Sustainability in Intentional Communities at the 2024 National CoHousing Conference in Denver this coming up weekend. If you're also attending or in Denver, please say hi! Conference Link: https://buff.ly/46pjHbi

"Looking for solutions that address your community’s housing needs? Join us on July 31 at 2 pm EDT for an introduction to alternative models of ownership: https://buff.ly/3SoDiCH "