Toronto Dollar at YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) October 16th 2010

In this Video Executive Director Glen Alan explains how a local currency like the Toronto Dollar strengthens communities by encouraging people to shop locally and explains concepts from Thomas H. Greco's book "The End Of Money and the Future Of Civilization" to a YIMBY participant.

The Toronto Dollar is a local currency that brings businesses, community groups and individuals together by encouraging people to shop locally and reinvest in their community. 10% of every Toronto Dollar purchased goes directly to support local community groups and causes. The Toronto Dollar has generated over $110,000 which have been distributed in over 40 different grants to community groups and charities since it began in 1998.

YIMBY provides an opportunity for neighbours to meet neighbours, citizens to meet politicians and politicians to meet community groups, in the spirit of people coming together to say YES to positive change in their neighbourhoods. For more information on YIMBY please visit

http://www.gladstonehotel.com/events/exhibitions/yimby

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Toronto Dollar
• Glen Alan
• YIMBY
• Gladstone Hotel
• Local Currency
• Thomas H. Greco
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• speech
• interview