We are not the type of people who just talk about the future we want to create. We want to figure out HOW to make it happen. How much can we look to the California State Government to make this better world a reality? To explore this question, we have brought in three people who […]
Join us for a discussion exploring how cities and counties can start to build a Wellbeing Economy based on our popular Local Guide to a Wellbeing Economy. From mayors and city council members, to county supervisors, sustainability directors and legislative aides, local governments across California are embracing new approaches to address interconnected challenges such as […]
Enjoying your favorite summer activities like hiking, mountain biking, and paddling? Mary Lunetta, Sierra Club’s Chief California Conservation Strategist joins us to share about the Trump administration’s plan to repeal the Roadless Rule which has protected public lands from development and extraction for 25 years. Learn about… How repealing the roadless rule will impact ecosystems, […]
Neighborhood Economics is founded on the principle that the neighborhood is the unit of change to create equitable opportunities, and build communities where everyone can prosper. On July 23rd, Tim Soerens of Neighborhood Economics will join us to tell us more about their strategies to build trust and create breakthroughs in communities ready for change. […]
We want to hear from you! With elections around the corner, we want a plan for approaching candidates and elected officials. What policies actively cultivate a wellbeing economy? We have a starting list of possible asks to help get the ideas flowing. Come ready to tell us what's missing from the list, what needs adjustment, […]
Our new State Policy Guide is now available on this page It shares how to get Wellbeing Economy style legislation passed in the California legislature and features 12 partners who are working to get those bills passed. We encourage you to take a look at it and then come join us for a discussion about […]
The 11th Turtle Island Bioregional Congress (TIBC11) will take place in Oregon on Sep 15 to 19. Three of the conference organizers will join us to help us understand bioregionalism and how this gathering will amplify the wave of bioregional organizing around the world for increased community resilience, Indigenous leadership, local self-governance, climate action, ecological […]
Eden Power Collective in Alameda County helps local residents build financial confidence, strengthen their financial stability, and work toward their personal goals. Through a combination of Lending Circles, Financial Education classes and one on one coaching, they assist people in creating a healthy financial future. Lending Circles provide a community-based way for people to build […]
What if our governments were required to consider the needs of not only now, but the needs of those seven generations further? The Seventh Generation Principle is based on an ancient Haudenosaunee philosophy that the decisions we make today should result in a sustainable world seven generations into the future. Today, advocates for Future Generations […]
Longtime WEAll ally Matt Biggar joins us to share his most recent work on collaboration among regional actors for systems change. Matt will highlight newly launched regional change programming in the Bay Area. The Transforming Our Region, member-led forum at the Commonwealth Club, focuses on a systems-change approach to regenerating nature, communities, and local economies […]
Would you like more information about the Propositions and other “down ballot” candidates? Prop 4 is about Campaign Finance Reform. If passed, it would allow cities and the state to have public funding of elections. Prop 40 is the Billionaires Tax. If passed, it would allow a one time tax on people over a certain […]
Our Local Guide for a Wellbeing Economy was released in 2025 and was our first guide. We are hosting a discussion on the usefulness of this guide and whether or not it needs an update in 2027. We welcome everyone from our community to come and meet each other for a lively discussion. Have you […]
