You’ve probably thought of growing your own little garden in your backyard (or maybe you already have), but what happens when that garden becomes more than just a fun side project -- and ends up helping the community around you?

What is a time bank, and how can one help a community?

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We’re always hearing about people doing random acts of kindness: Paying for the person’s meal behind them at a fast-food restaurant or baking cookies for their neighbors.

Lending a voice to the voiceless -- through fashion

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Teaching new skills to those who could benefit from them is one of the core ways a time bank operates.

Sharpening your skills at the time bank can be a huge asset

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When you walk by Jim Deveny at the St. Pete Timebank, you immediately hear the sound of a knife being sharpened.

Time banks are feeding the homeless, one meal at a time

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The last part of our trip, meeting the wonderful people who work at the St. Pete Timebank, turned out to be the most awe-inspiring moment yet.

ST. PETE TIMEBANK

Urban farms create opportunity (and food!) for those in the community

What is a time bank, and how can one help a community?

Lending a voice to the voiceless -- through fashion

Sharpening your skills at the time bank can be a huge asset

Time banks are feeding the homeless, one meal at a time