Josh Daly

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Time for another fundraiser.

This weekend, I will donate $0.50 to @boltsmag.org AND @mississippifreepress.org for EACH of:
- every new Bluesky follower I get
- every new Bluesky follower THEY get
- everyone who reposts this post

Repost this, follow me, and follow both of them = I donate $4 total.

Super excited to be in Cincinnati with the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy's Accelerating Community Investment community of practice to talk about @investri.bsky.social. We're at the beautiful ARCO (arts + community) venue in the Price Hill neighborhood. www.arcocincinnati.org

View of the room.

A photo of a slide saying (about community investment funds): “This is so complicated. Why would anyone do this?”

A photo of a slide showing theee panelists: Tracy Loh, fellow, Brookings Institution Chris Miller, ceo, National Coalition for Community Capital Jessica David, President and ceo, Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative

We were honored to be invited to the @landpolicy.bsky.social’s Accelerating Community Investment community of practice in the fine city of Cincinnati this week. An impressive group of people trying to move money into their communities! We’ll leave tomorrow with lots of ideas and inspiration.

Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Tuesday, July 15, 8-9 a.m., *Tuesday, not Wednesday, this week only*, Notes Coffee Co., 508 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket." Fun black-and-white logo for Notes Coffee Co.

This week's Wednesday coffee is on Tuesday. We'll be at Notes Coffee Co. in Pawtucket tomorrow from 8 until 9 a.m. Ready to talk about community, investment, morning beverages, local economies, and all things!

Tomorrow morning! Come, join us!

Don't leave us lonely!

Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Wednesday, July 9, 8-9 a.m., Cafe 1888, 10 Canal St., Westerly (inside Marin House Books)." Fun logo: yellow circle with "Cafe 1888" in white text.

Meet us in Westerly this Wednesday! Coffee + a book store + Westerly in the summer = perfection. Is this the excuse you've been waiting for to visit Misquamicut Beach?

YouTube video by DaptoneRecords Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings "This Land Is Your Land"

"One bright sunny morning,
Well, in the shadow of a steeple.
Down by the Welfare office, I saw my people.
You know, now, they stood hungry.
I stood wondering.
I was wondering if this land was made for you and me."

youtu.be/XQ78uDio_ao?...

Aquidneck Islanders, come join us tomorrow!

This week's Making the (G)rounds stop is Empire Tea & Coffee on Broadway in Newport. Meet us there to toast the start of July!

Fuerza Laboral is empowering workers to become leaders in RI. How it's being done At Fuerza Laboral, success is measured not just by data, but by transformation

Each week, a nonprofit identified by @liveuniteduwfc.bsky.social United Way will be spotlighted in the Providence Sunday Journal @providencejournal.bsky.social ! and we are the first ones! Get to know us a little bit more and -Check the article here-
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/g...

You heard it here first, folks! Now, come see it with your own eyes tomorrow morning!

Advertisement for Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour reads: Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Display reads: Wednesday, June 25, 8-9 a.m., Seed Cafe, 250 Main Street, Pawtucket.

Tomorrow's Making the (G)rounds stop is a special one for the coffee aficionados among us. Dissent Coffee Co is popping up at Seed Cafe. See you there between 8 and 9 a.m.! (Seed Cafe is located downstairs in the Still on Main building in Pawtucket.)

Landlords/Real estate owners

We invite you to amplify Independents Month in July. Let’s inspire our communities to celebrate Indie Locals (independent and locally owned businesses) and entrepreneurship. Learn more and join us! amiba.net/independents...

Today we are celebrating! After a long night at the Statehouse, the Senate passed 5 of our bills! Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on these, and thank you ALL for your support.

Take note.

Yes! Gratitude, appreciation, and excitement for what's to come! What an amazing group of people!

Somedays I am just filled with gratitude and appreciation that I could burst!

What a day! The first Jumpstart Rhode Island cohort graduated from the training program. Congratulations, crew! 🎓🌟🏡 Thank you, faculty! And special thanks to @rachel-ri.bsky.social for the words of encouragement today.

Light blue background, with white square. Text reads: Local Social, Moniker Brewery, 432 West Fountain St, Providence, June 25, 5:30 p.m. Green banner reads: Cohosted by Strong Towns Providence. Green badge reads: Special Guests: Jumpstart Rhode Island grads

Next Wednesday, we've got a special Local Social with special guests: our first cohort of Jumpstart Rhode Island graduates. Come on by to help build a network of support!

Rhode Island is poised to end high-interest payday loans - The Boston Globe Critics say “payday lenders” have been preying on the poor by charging annualized percentage rates of 260 percent for the small-dollar, short-term loans.

After more than a decade of trying, advocates are on the brink of repealing the law that lets “payday lenders” charge high annual interest rates for short-term loans in Rhode Island.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/18/m...

Tomorrow! We’ll be at Java Madness bright and early, 8 until 9 a.m. Come see us and support a local biz.

Up Next: Mondays With Michael Monday, June 9 at 3 pm ET

Rhode Island’s very own Nicole Vitello is part of the Community Capital Live series. The next interview is June 18 at 2 p.m. with Annie Forrest of the Appalachian Growth Fund.

We’re in need of mentors experienced in real estate to support 16 amazing participants in our first Jumpstart cohort. Mentorship can be rewarding and fun. You’ll make a difference in someone’s life. Plus, you’ll help us make this program the best it can be for RI! localreturn.org/jumpstart-rh...

There are some great virtual events being held during World Localization Month thanks to @localfutures.bsky.social. worldlocalizationday.org/events/

On white background with notepaper striped lines, gray text reads: Localist Checklist If you want to be a localist and care about keeping your money rotating in the local economy as long as possible, doing the most good, remember NEVER. N: How does this business support the *neighborhood*? E: How does this business treat its *employees*? V: What other local, independent businesses (i.e. suppliers, packagers, graphic designers, accountants, etc.) are in the *value chain* for this product or service? E: What are the *environmental* impacts of my purchase? R: Is this business owned by someone who lives in and cares about *Rhode Island*?

Looking for a mantra to guide your localist consumerism? Try NEVER.