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Judith Newton

Jan 04

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Common Security Clubs

Tue 04 Jan 2011 18:15:53 | 0 comments

I first heard about Common Security Clubs a few months ago and they seemed to be a natural fit with the idea of Transition. They also appealed to me because of the huge inherent collaborative opportunities with other organizations, faith-based groups, etc.

Read below for a general description and check out their website for more.

Would you be interested in getting something like this going in and for Cotati? Add a comment or question below!

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These are uncertain times. The Great Recession has reminded us of our vulnerabilities. Debt. Foreclosure. Unemployment and Anxious Employment. Evaporating Savings. Rising Costs. Job Insecurity. We can face these changes alone – or come together.

What is a Common Security Club?

A place to come together to increase our personal security in a rapidly changing world by:

Courageously facing our economic and ecological challenges, learning together about root causes.
Building relationships that strengthen our security and undertaking concrete steps for mutual aid and shared action.
Rediscovering the abundance of what we have and recognizing the possibility of a better future.
Seeing ourselves as part of a larger effort to create a fair and healthy economy that works for everyone.

In the process, a common security club allows neighbors (co-workers, etc) to get to know one another, find inspiration, have fun, and strengthen community.