WEAll California

Bioregional Regeneration Unconference
2026-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
From our friends in the Bay Area—
This is the 4th Bioregional Regeneration Unconference for the SF Bay Delta Bioregion. Each gathering has deepened our network and sparked new collaborations across the region.
At previous unconferences, participants have mapped 100-year visions for the bioregion, explored governance models from sociocracy to citizen assemblies, explored mutual aid networks, and asked hard questions like “what do we tell our kids about collapse?” and “how do we bring more play into resilience work?”
This spring, we’re building on that momentum – and preparing a delegation to the Turtle Island Bioregional Congress in September.
Using Open Space Technology, there’s no pre-set agenda. You bring the topics that matter to you – whether that’s local food systems, land stewardship, Indigenous leadership, solidarity economy, regenerative tech, or something we haven’t imagined yet. Our experienced facilitation team holds the structure so you can dive into the conversations that call to you.
Whether you’re running a community garden, organizing mutual aid, working on local policy, or just wondering how to plug in – you belong here. This is your invitation to join a growing network of people committed to a future that works for all life.

In Person - Pomona - Community Meeting
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Pomona, CA
A Wellbeing Economy is one where everyone thrives.
Our current economy is inequitable and does not support community priorities
Join multiple community based organizations as we come together again to discuss how we turn visions of Wellbeing Economy into reality here in the Pomona Valley.
Last year, we met to explore what a Wellbeing Econom could look like here in Pomona. Several themes emerged:

Quality of Life – Time to be with friends, family and community without worrying about financial challenges.
Working together – The importance of groups coming together in harmony for solidarity, maximizing resources and building power.
Changing the Systems – Looking at what builds community wellbeing and what weakens it and making changes.

Join us at our May 12th event, we will work in breakout groups to determine what are the key levers that will build a local Wellbeing Economy and consider forming working groups to keep these efforts going long term.
This is a great time to join us and help form what comes next.
We welcome people of all ages, skill levels and occupations. Let’s build community as we learn together.
Location – dA Center for the Arts, 252 S. Main Street, Pomona
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Proportional Represenation Explained
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
ProRep Coalition believes that moving our state legislators from single member districts to multi member districts with proportional representation would lead to a healthier democracy that better represents the multitudes of each district.
ProRep Coalition does educational work to build support for a ballot measure in California to move to this system.
Proportional Representation (PR) is used by most advanced democracies and can help solve many of the shortcomings of a system with entrenched two parties. PR represents diversity better, encourages cross-party coalition building, and results in policies that work for the many, not the few.
Caledon Myers is the Founder and Executive Director of ProRep Coalition, and will be joining us to share more about the organization’s work, and to specifically highlight the democracy reform town halls they’ll be piloting later this year that will be used to determine the features of a future ballot initiative.
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Discussion - How do we get "Wellbeing Economy" into the mainstream?
2026-05-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
May’s discussion topic is about moving from a fringe discussion into a powerful, nationwide discussion.
So many elements of a Wellbeing Economy are swimming around the news and local discussions, but the term “Wellbeing Economy” is barely known. Let’s assume for the sake of this discussion that we all are bought into this term as a way to drive social and policy change.
What techniques might we use to gain more traction on Wellbeing Economy as a concept?
What can we learn from past successful campaigns?
In this friendly discussion, come meet some others who are passionate about societal change and share your thoughts while learning from others.
This discussion will not be recorded, so that everyone can feel comfortable and at ease.
Hosted by David Green
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Education & Wellbeing Economies Conference
2026-06-04 10:00 - 16:30 | Riverside, CA
WEAll California is pleased to announce our first in person conference on Education and Wellbeing Economies.
The Conference will take place in Riverside, CA on Thursday, June 4.
Update – We will meet at UC Riverside
Schedule

9 to 11 In person only
11 to 12 – Zoom
12 to 130 – Lunch near UC Riverside

We are building out the details as we determine how many of you have interest in joining us for an in person event. This is our first ever Wellbeing Economies in Education event, so join in on the fun to make this a worthwhile event.
This could be a friendly backyard BBQ gathering or we could have speakers and presentations or throw in a World Café.
Would you like to be there in person? Join us for a 1 hour zoom session that day? Make a presentation?
The areas of focus for our conference are:

WBE Curriculum Discussions
Administration ‘s role in creating Wellbeing Economies
Education’s Role in Social Messaging of WBE
Student Engagement Opportunities
Supporting Research of WBE

Our work is about Community Wellbeing and Wellbeing Economies; not the study of Personal Wellbeing. Personal Wellbeing and agency is an important subset of those intentions, but our group is not looking to lead on the study of Personal Wellbeing. Other groups are leading that well and we can collaborate with those efforts, but not lead them
To sign up for the Conference or to learn more sign up HERE

WEAll Ireland Hub
2026-06-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
We love hearing from other WEAll Hubs around the world to hear their approaches to Wellbeing Economies.

Caroline Whyte from WEAll Ireland will join us on June 11 to share some of their current projects and recent successes.
Caroline will share about:

Proposal for a Future Generations Commission
A new briefing on Long-Term Governance and Wellbeing Economies
Their work on Housing
Their work with Artists

Caroline Whyte is an ecological economist working for Feasta, which coordinates the WEAll Ireland Hub and will be managing the August 2027 International Degrowth Conference in Cork, Ireland.
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Discussion - What is the future of Jobs?
2026-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Our June discussion is a forward thinking brainstorm on the Future of Jobs. We can range from David Graeber’s thoughts on Bullshit Jobs to the AI/Waymo/Delivery Robot Shrinking of actual # of jobs.

Do we want jobs? Is that the goal?
How do people maintain housing, food and quality of life when jobs go through a major reduction?

We don’t have the answer, so let’s put our heads together in a friendly yet provocative lunch time discussion.
Food welcomed
Hosted by David Green
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This Discussion will not be recorded

How do We Pass Wellbeing Economy Legislation in California?
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 actively work to pass policies at the state level.

Zach Lou of CA Green New Deal
Melissa Morris of The 5 Gyres Institute
Carlos Alarcon of California Immigrant Policy Center

Each panelist will describe their work and the types of legislation that are working to pass. They will help us understand the process and obstacles to getting legislation passed in California.
After the introductions, we will have a Q&A session.
This event is also a celebration of WEAll CA’s new Statewide Policy Guide which features 12 organizations and their work to pass policies aligned with a Wellbeing Economy vision.
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Let’s Help City and County Leaders Create a Wellbeing Economy!
2026-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
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 housing affordability, climate resilience, economic inequality, public health, and community trust.
WEAll CA’s Local Guide offers policy and community-based pathways to create this and we will be brainstorming some ways to ensure that city and county leaders know about the range of new ways to think about economic resilience in their communities.
This brainstorm discussion will cover practical questions like

How should WEAll CA introduce the Guide to elected officials and public agencies?
What policy areas are most relevant for local governments today?
What messaging resonates best with public sector leaders?
How can WEAll CA support municipalities interested in developing Wellbeing Economy strategies and policies?
How can you take this guide to your local community leaders

Please join us and bring ideas, examples, and questions! This session is designed to help shape future outreach, partnerships, and implementation support for local governments across California.
Hosted by Kirsten Maynard
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Protect public lands from the Trump administration
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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, wildfire resilience, and YOU
Which lands are threatened near you
How to take advantage of a limited public comment period
What actions you can take to support California’s public lands
Other impacts of the Trump administration on public lands

As usual, we will reserve the majority of the session for discussion and questions. Please bring your curiosity and ideas!
Mary Lunetta is a public policy strategist and campaign leader with more than 20 years of experience, she has led advocacy campaigns spanning conservation, clean energy, transportation electrification, climate justice, and civil rights.
Hosted by Jessie Green
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Neighborhood Economics - Repairing Local Economies
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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.
Their program is focused on connecting local leaders, impact investors, minority entrepreneurs, and people of faith who want to build a more just economy. Their approach is human – to prioritize empathy and personal connections in our dealings
Neighborhood Economics also hosts an annual conference in a different city every year. This September, they will gather in Galveston.
Part of our Local Series
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Elections are coming up! What should we ask candidates?
2026-07-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
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, and what you’d push back on. This is the first in a series of conversations, and the goal is a platform that genuinely reflects what this community wants to ask of its elected officials.

Spend public money locally.
Expand pathways to ownership — of businesses, property, and the value of one’s own work.
Invest in the infrastructure that community economic life depends on.
Make capital accessible for community-controlled development.
Fund and enable community land trusts and other tools that create permanently affordable space — for housing and for commerce.
Protect residential and commercial tenants from displacement.
Hold consolidated corporate power accountable.
Regulate insurance markets to ensure access, fairness, and community-serving alternatives.
Set living wages and enforce labor protections across essential work.
Align economic development decisions with long-term environmental stewardship.
Give communities real democratic power over economic decisions that affect them.

Hosted by Jessie Green and Stacy Rebich-Hespana
This discussion will not be recorded
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Discussion on our New State Policy Guide
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
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 guide on Tuesday, August 4th at 9am.
We invite your feedback and will be discussing:

How can we leverage a guide like this?
What do you feel is missing from this guide?
What would make it a better tool?
Is this accomplishing our goal of bringing organizations into coalition with each other?

Hosted by David Green
Like most of our discussion series, we will not be recording this session.
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What is Bioregionalism
2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 regeneration, and a flourishing future for all life.
A new wave of bioregional organizing is on the rise and this gathering will help grow the movement, cohere aligned actors and channel the flow of this momentum into action steps.
Joining us will be:

Gaya Herrington, Regenerate Cascadia
Brandon Letsinger, Regenerate Cascadia
Bill Baue, r3.0

Please join us by signing up HERE

Local Financial Literacy Programs
2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 credit and save toward their goals, while financial education and coaching help participants create lasting financial habits.
Yuliana Wiser-Leon of Eden Power Collective will be sharing the details of their program and how they hope to grow the program.
Part of our Local Series
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Regional Collaboration for System Change
2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 across the region.
Regenerative Bay Area is a parallel series of workshops for regional, subregional, and county organizations in the Bay Area.
After a short presentation, we will discuss how to apply the systems change and strategic collaboration approach to the work of WEAll CA and its members.
Matt Biggar. Ph.D. is a consultant on place based change and the author of Connected to Place: Regenerating Nature, Communities, Local Economies, which provides the framework for Transforming Our Region.
To join us, please sign up HERE
