Nonprofit organization that empowers people to decide together how to spend public money, via #ParticipatoryBudgeting. RT ≠ endorsement. https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/https://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lmklkzoiwc27How can we institutionalize #participatorybudgeting? Panelists and PB advocates Molly Martin, Jim Labbe, and Katherine Henriquez Perlera joined us in our latest webinar to discuss two tactics: charter amendments and ballot initiatives. Don't miss it: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/learning-webinar-ballot-initiatives-charter-amendments/11 Apr 2025 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmklkzoiwc27https://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lmfgwawd3s2oCheck it out - excited to learn about how how to mainstream #publicparticipation and #democracy with @peoplepowered.org next Tues! [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Apr 2025 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmfgwawd3s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lmakqh7rjc2gCheck out the next blog in our 15 Years: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going series! North American PB Research Board member Tara Bartlett reflects on her experience implementing #School #ParticipatoryBudgeting in AZ schools. Read the full article: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/lesson-1-school-pb-is-an-onramp-to-civic-education/07 Apr 2025 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmakqh7rjc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3llu6kv52gs2rStarting now! Join us for this special learning session on how to institutionalize #peoplepower in your local government. #participatorybudgeting #democracy #justice Register and join: bit.ly/PBlearnCABI02 Apr 2025 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3llu6kv52gs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lloyns2vcs2yJoin us for a special PB Learning Session on Wed! 💡 Charter amendments are additions to a city's charter - its fundamental organizing document. Communities can use one to make #participatorybudgeting a perm part of how it operates. #peoplepower Learn more at our upcoming event: bit.ly/PBlearnCABI31 Mar 2025 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lloyns2vcs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3llacuplx722xSchool PB in the Bronx! 🛝 Students, teachers, faculty, and comm members in East Harlem + South Bronx are using #participatorybudgeting to decide how to spend $1M in their district on schools. Voting opens March 29th! #youth #democracy Learn more: https://motthavenherald.com/2025/03/19/south-bronx-schools-vie-for-1m-in-construction-projects/25 Mar 2025 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3llacuplx722xhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3ll5uyqd3xk23We 🎉 you Cambridge, MA community! Congrats on selecting the winning projects from your 11th #participatorybudgeting cycle, including ones funding parks, safer streets, recycling, EV chargers, and baby boxes. 🍼 Participatory democracy in action! Share the news: https://www.cambridgema.gov/news/2025/03/cityofcambridgeannounceswinningprojectsfor11thparticipatorybudgetingcycle24 Mar 2025 23:12 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll5uyqd3xk23https://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lkthdqx5zc22How do we make #participatorybudgeting a regular part of how our local governments function with #peoplepower at the center? Join us for this special learning session on PB Ballot Initiatives and Charter Amendments! Come learn and engage with our panelists. RSVP today: bit.ly/PBlearnCABI20 Mar 2025 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkthdqx5zc22https://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lkr4dah6cs2yWelcome! 🥳 [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2025 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkr4dah6cs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lkeh2jhfks2vStarted in Chicago, now we're here! We're celebrating 15 years of #participatorybudgeting in the US. 🎈 Tune in to our new series as we look back at what we've accomplished together, and what's next for PB. Read and listen to our intro blog: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/15-years-series-introduction/14 Mar 2025 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkeh2jhfks2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lkc3lame7s2tCatch the replay of our #financialactivism webinar with author and activist Jasmine Rashid! During this inspiring workshop, she galvanized us to step into our power over the resources we control thru financial activism. #participatorybudgeting Watch: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/pb-as-financial-activism-webinar/13 Mar 2025 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkc3lame7s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3ljnkryawws2q2024 marked the 15th anniversary of participatory budgeting in the United States! 🎊 To celebrate, we're introducing a new multimedia series, "15 Years: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going." Check out our introductory blog with narration: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/15-years-series-introduction/05 Mar 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljnkryawws2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3ljj2omizls26"McCarthy’s vision is not some unrealistic socialist utopia; it’s based on proposals — from community wealth building to #participatorybudgeting — that exist right now, if you know where to look." Read the @jacobinmag.bsky.social article by @graceblakeley.bsky.social: https://jacobin.com/2025/03/democratize-finance-neoliberalism-market-capitalism03 Mar 2025 23:03 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljj2omizls26https://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3liif2l5om22hNew date, same wisdom + tools! 🧮 Join us next Thursday, 2/27 at 3pm EST / noon PST for this #financialactivism workshop with author and activist Jasmine Rashid. RSVP today: bit.ly/PBFinAct #participatorybudgeting #democracy #solidarity #activism #finance #impactinvesting #money18 Feb 2025 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3liif2l5om22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3liif2l5om22hNew date, same wisdom + tools! 🧮 Join us next Thursday, 2/27 at 3pm EST / noon PST for this #financialactivism workshop with author and activist Jasmine Rashid. RSVP today: bit.ly/PBFinAct #participatorybudgeting #democracy #solidarity #activism #finance #impactinvesting #money18 Feb 2025 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3liif2l5om22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3li5pgc7jyc2nLAST DAY TO APPLY IS TOMORROW! 🚨 Do you want to bring #participatorybudgeting to your community in #California? Apply to join our upcoming cohort of PB Seeds California by Feb 15th! Program information and app link: bit.ly/PBSeedsCA #organizing #justice #democracy #peoplepower #opportunities https://bit.ly/PBSeedsCA14 Feb 2025 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3li5pgc7jyc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3li5omy2r7k22Amazing news! #participatorydemocracy #climate The first university-convened climate assembly in the US will be held at @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social — the nation's largest urban public university. https://www.gc.cuny.edu/news/mellon-foundation-funds-climate-assembly-cuny-graduate-center14 Feb 2025 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3li5omy2r7k22https://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lhwdrzgwrc2rDo you want to bring #participatorybudgeting to your community in #California? Apply to join our upcoming cohort of PB Seeds California by Sat, Feb 15th! Link: bit.ly/PBSeedsCA #organizing #justice #democracy #peoplepower #opportunities11 Feb 2025 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhwdrzgwrc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lhmk6yofq22vFor Hare, #participatorybudgeting is a model for #civicengagement. It gets residents involved in local governance, and helps legislators understand their constituents better." Read this piece by @missionlocal.org for more on PB in District 7 of @sfgov.sf.gov: https://missionlocal.org/2025/02/district-7-has-the-last-participatory-budget-standing-why/07 Feb 2025 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhmk6yofq22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lhgypk4zhs2zReminder: Voices of PB session tomorrow! ⭐️🎉 We are excited to gather with you to hear from an incredible activist, community leader, and PB veteran, Cheryl Branch. Join us at 4pm PST! We will also share more about the PB Seeds California program. Look forward to seeing you there! bit.ly/caseeds05 Feb 2025 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhgypk4zhs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lh2hcy3cr223Voices of PB session next Thursday! 🗓️ We are excited to gather with you to hear from an incredible activist, community leader, and PB veteran, Cheryl Branch. Join us at 4pm PST! We will also share more about the PB Seeds California program. 🌱 #participatorybudgeting RSVP: bit.ly/caseeds31 Jan 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh2hcy3cr223https://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lgt2pddwvk2fCalling all #democracy advocates in #California! 🎉 Do you want to bring PB to your community? Apps are open for our new cohort training program, launching in spring 2025. Learn how to advocate for PB + build your CA network. 📢 Learn more and apply: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/pb-seeds-california/28 Jan 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgt2pddwvk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lgqpibwmjs2bAt our #DemocracyBeyondElections 2024 Fall Learning Session, we convened five outstanding youth panelists who shared and advocated for #participatorydemocracy practices where #youthlead. Watch the replay: vimeo.com/1037612001 https://vimeo.com/103761200127 Jan 2025 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgqpibwmjs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lgqnu4bacc2aThanks for the shout out, Suzanne Brooks Masters! In her latest @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social piece, she includes PB on her list of reasons for hope as we enter 2025. 🌞 #participatorybudgeting #governance #democracy Read the whole list: https://thefulcrum.us/civic-engagement-education/civic-engagement-hope-democracy267097951827 Jan 2025 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgqnu4bacc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lgejvnud4s2tUpdate: our 1/23 workshop has been postponed. Please stay tuned for a new date! 🚨 Join us in the future for Shifting Budgets, Shifting Power! Activist and author Jasmine Rashid will discuss “The Financial Activist Playbook!" We invite you to RSVP: bit.ly/PBFinAct22 Jan 2025 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgejvnud4s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/pbp-org.bsky.social/post/3lge2gk4f3c2dAt her SOCAP24 talk, our guest speaker tomorrow Jasmine Rashid shared on #financialactivism and laid out her 8 strategies for everyday people to reclaim wealth and collective well-being (PB is one!). #solidarityeconomy #activism #justice Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAqOnr_a8mo22 Jan 2025 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:3mr2ezre3bmrqyydnxdwzao7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lge2gk4f3c2d