Emma Family Resource Center
The
Emma Family Resource Center was founded five years ago to provide
family-centered services in the Buncombe County community of
Emma. In recent months, the staff and volunteers have begun expanding
their programs to include more community organizing and development
goals.
A highly motivated group of residents has come together to serve as a volunteer advisory board for EFRC. This active group has organized grassroots fundraisers and a community festival.
Community projects include "Emma Bucks," a skills
exchange program based on the Time Dollars model. Participants
in the "Emma Bucks" program will be able to offer their
time and skills--for instance, two hours of child care--and earn
credits which can be exchanged for services offered by other
community residents, like getting a ride to the grocery store.
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