We’re in the News!

Check out our recent stories below:
May 12, 2010
L Magazine explains DIY Money to Brooklynites
April 17, 2010
Good mentions us at the bottom of an article in a wonderful Neighborhoods Issue.
February 16, 2010
Blogging Stocks on how a local currency might not be that crazy after all.
February 1, 2010
MSN Money shares Smart Money’s article with links to us…. »

Help Design The Brooklyn Torch!

This Saturday, August 8th at 5pm we will be at FEAST hosting a table in McGolrick Park/Church of the Messiah on Russell Street in Greenpoint. We invite you and your friends and family can come and help us brainstorm about what should be on our paper money. FEAST is a great event that encourages… »

Burning Through the Summer

The Brooklyn Torch project continues through the Summer of 2009. We are still looking for collaborators in participation and design.

We are also finding plenty of inspiration from The Summer of Fun Manifesto. It is in this spirit that we burn our Brooklyn Torch well into the summer nights. Please contact us at committee [at] brooklyntorch… »

We won a FEAST Grant!

Thank you to all the FEASTers who voted for the project on May 9th. It was a wonderful evening of delicious food and conversations. Happiest of all, we had a great show of support for a local currency for Brooklyn. We are well on our way now to producing something to keep our wealth flowing… »

How Can I Participate?

We need participants at every level. In order for this project to succeed, we need as many users involved.
Steering Committee
Brooklyn Torch Project needs volunteers to help plan and implement the currency. We are looking for a diverse network of contributors. For example, if you are someone with experience with large scale civic planning, or a… »

The Brooklyn Torch Project Begins!

What is the Brooklyn Torch Project?
The Brooklyn Torch Project aims to create a local currency to benefit the local area businesses and artists. The project will bring together both artist communities and immigrant communities in our area to improve integration of social groups and economies and boost our pride.
What is a Local Currency?
A local currency… »