How it works

Overview

Step 1 Group

Join Common Change, then create or join an existing group. If you create your own unique group, you can write a description & a covenant stating who you are and what you are committed to. If you join an existing group, you can read & accept the shared hopes of the group & start participating with them.

Fund your group "piggy bank," which is an ongoing fund that is used to meet needs that group members recognize in their communities. Groups choose how to fund their piggy banks by giving a fixed amount regularly or agreeing to give a percentage of their income.

Step 2 Invite friends

Invite friends to join your group who have a common desire to assist in meeting needs, whether helping cover a relative’s hospital bill or reaching out to a classmate whose family has been hit by tragedy.

Step 3 Fund the Group

Fund your group "piggy bank," which is an ongoing fund that is used to meet needs that group members recognize in their communities. Groups choose how to fund their piggy banks by giving a fixed amount regularly or agreeing to give a percentage of their income.

Step 4 Share a Need

When a member sees a need in their community, they can share the request with the group. Giving is on a one degree of separation basis, helping individuals, not organisations.

Step 5 Discuss How to Help

By sharing comments and suggestions each member adds to the wisdom of the group to help decide how best to meet the need. You then "weigh in" to decide if you would like to support each particular request.

Step 6 Gift

Once a need is approved, payment is sent. This unexpected gift in a time of need can be a powerful encouragement to the recipient. With a group piggy bank and all individuals keeping an eye out for needs in their community we are empowering individuals to walk alongside people they know who are in need.