The Tapestry
The Tapestry was founded by Marti Gray and Paula Land with support from Matthew 25 Ministry Hub, AmeriCorps VISTA, and Block by Block. The Tapestry is a Non-Profit Public Charity, Tax-Exempt 501(c)(3) Organization [Tax I.D.: 27-3705068]. We’re conveniently located in the Ecumenical Center at 601 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA. Our growing database of individuals indicates strong interest in volunteerism and support of the time banking concept. We hold monthly orientations or social events to engage our members in making exchanges and supporting our community.
How the Time Bank Works
The Time Bank catalogs the strengths, skills, and interests of individuals and organizations in our community. Then the Community Weaver, our web-based exchange site, links these organizations and individuals together to help meet their respective needs. Time Bank members receive a time dollar for every hour of service, which can then be spent for needed goods and services from individuals or organizations in the network. Every member’s time is equal and there is no monetary equivalent associated with time dollars.
Benefits of Membership
As budgets shrink and expenses grow, it’s time for us to honor our local resources and use the many wonderful assets our community members have to share. By sharing them, we can create community one hour at a time. We’ll help your organization be creative in identifying how you can both earn and spend time dollars!
Possible ways the Time Bank can help your organization:
By using the Time Bank, organizations may be able to:
The Tapestry Time Bank Organizational Member Benefits
Volunteers
Those you Serve
Agency and Staff
Although membership dues are an important part of our budget, no organization will be denied membership because of inability to pay. We will work with your organization to find creative ways to maintain membership and provide a working relationship that is mutual. We’re here to support your mission!
Suggested Dues Structure for Organizational Membership
Your Organization’s Annual Budget Annual Dues
$100,000 or less $50
$250,000 or less $100
$500,000 or less $250
$1,000,000 or less $500
$1,000,000 or more $750
The Tapestry was founded by Marti Gray and Paula Land with support from Matthew 25 Ministry Hub, AmeriCorps VISTA, and Block by Block. The Tapestry is a Non-Profit Public Charity, Tax-Exempt 501(c)(3) Organization [Tax I.D.: 27-3705068]. We’re conveniently located in the Ecumenical Center at 601 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA. Our growing database of individuals indicates strong interest in volunteerism and support of the time banking concept. We hold monthly orientations or social events to engage our members in making exchanges and supporting our community.
How the Time Bank Works
The Time Bank catalogs the strengths, skills, and interests of individuals and organizations in our community. Then the Community Weaver, our web-based exchange site, links these organizations and individuals together to help meet their respective needs. Time Bank members receive a time dollar for every hour of service, which can then be spent for needed goods and services from individuals or organizations in the network. Every member’s time is equal and there is no monetary equivalent associated with time dollars.
Benefits of Membership
As budgets shrink and expenses grow, it’s time for us to honor our local resources and use the many wonderful assets our community members have to share. By sharing them, we can create community one hour at a time. We’ll help your organization be creative in identifying how you can both earn and spend time dollars!
Possible ways the Time Bank can help your organization:
- transport participants
- fundraise and design promotional materials
- clean, paint and repair facilities
- provide help at home and companionship to consumers
- landscape and maintain building groundsanswer phones, file and prepare documents
- organize and facilitate event
- network with other organizations
By using the Time Bank, organizations may be able to:
- save money
- strengthen community connections
- access a diverse, pre-screened database containing potential helpers
- meet goals more readily
- reduce the work load for volunteer coordinators and other staff
The Tapestry Time Bank Organizational Member Benefits
Volunteers
- Serves as a resource for new volunteers
- Provides recognition for your existing volunteers through the opportunity to earn time dollars while volunteering for your organization
- Provides the opportunity for your volunteers to access services and benefits offered through The Tapestry
- Members begin with two time dollars just by signing up!
Those you Serve
- Allows your consumers to engage in activity that results in an exchange of services, perpetuating community and inclusiveness
- Helps fulfill unmet needs, encourages lifelong learning/exploration, and fosters community stewardship
- Strengthens individual sense of value and connects people to their community
Agency and Staff
- Receiving and offering services furthers your organization’s mission
- Encourages volunteerism of staff, consumers, and volunteers
- Staff members can become involved and benefit
- Tracks volunteer time and provides reporting to the agency
- Organizations can give time dollars to staff as a form of recognition
- Your organization will receive 100 hours just for signing up with The Tapestry.
- If you will facilitate an orientation with your current volunteer corps, we will give you another 200 hours in your account
Although membership dues are an important part of our budget, no organization will be denied membership because of inability to pay. We will work with your organization to find creative ways to maintain membership and provide a working relationship that is mutual. We’re here to support your mission!
Suggested Dues Structure for Organizational Membership
Your Organization’s Annual Budget Annual Dues
$100,000 or less $50
$250,000 or less $100
$500,000 or less $250
$1,000,000 or less $500
$1,000,000 or more $750
Business and Organizational Membership Application
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Please download the application above and mail it to:
The Tapestry
601 2nd Ave SE #4
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
You can also hand it in at one of our Event Socials or to any of our Board members. Click here to check the schedule on the home page of the next event.
The Tapestry
601 2nd Ave SE #4
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
You can also hand it in at one of our Event Socials or to any of our Board members. Click here to check the schedule on the home page of the next event.
Do you need additional information before filling out an application? Check out our FAQ page or Contact Us we'll be more than happy to answer your questions.
Our Organizational Members!