Benefits

Everyone is lonely these days. We all know that the only solution to
that is to go out and meet people, but that is easier said than done
in this atomized, fragmented society! RINGs helps you get over that
challenge, and connects you with kind people near you.

You will be part of solving problems from day one. And the people in
your RING will help you solve your problems. Together, we can
make solutions that will be greater than the sum of their parts.

The immense satisfaction that arises from knowing that you are
helping others… priceless!

Inflation is bad, and getting worse. It’s getting harder and harder
to pay for things. Exchanging goods and services with our neighbors
helps reduce the pain we are all feeling in our wallets.

CEO’s are bragging that they plan to cut up to 25% of the jobs in our
economy, thanks to AI. This is going to be a massive blow.

There is also always the possibility of a natural disaster… which
may or may not be mitigated by FEMA.   Even if FEMA can
help, it might not be enough.

Neighborly support can, and should, fill in the gaps. We need to
protect ourselves as much as possible, and the only way to do that is
Together.

Unemployment for the youngest generations is at the highest
in 30 years, (excluding the pandemic). With rising
interest rates, rising inflation, AI, and many other sources of
insecurity, this number is only likely to increase. People who can’t
find jobs still need something to do, to provide utility to the
community.

It’s not just the youth.  The elderly, the disabled, parents of
young children, and more, may also find themselves feeling more and
more precarious these days, unable to access the benefits of the
mainstream corporate world. There are plenty of ways to be helpful
to others, even if the mainstream economy won’t “hire” you!  RINGs
can provide opportunities for people to give to their communities,
making sure everyone’s material needs are met.

If you decide to join a Neighborhood RING, you will be “paid” (in
your state’s CES currency) to learn how to grow and prepare food, how
to repair broken machines, how to repair homes, and many other
important skills that modern society is forgetting.

Getting started is easy! You can participate at any level you are
comfortable with.

1. Start
   by joining your state’s CES. Make a few posts, trade
   some services, and see how it goes.
2. Build community spirit by attending or hosting a one-time
   event!  Contact your CES administrator if you have an
   idea for a fun community event. This could be a musical
   event, a game night, a repair cafe… there are tons of options!
3. After a bit of time, you can attend a local meeting near
   you to see how the Neighborhood RINGs work. (Contact
   us to find one.)
4. If you like the meeting format, feel free to join
   a Neighborhood RING. If it’s not your cup of tea,
   that’s fine. You can still help your neighbors by participating in
   the CES, and attending or hosting local events.