The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Charities Team Up to Bring Time-Bank Project to Ravaged Gulf Coast

By Heather Joslyn

The hurricanes that ripped through the Gulf Coast region in August and September brought catastrophe to that region — but they have also created an opportunity to see whether the idea of bartering volunteer services is effective in helping large numbers of needy people get social services.

Time Banks USA, a nonprofit...

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