The idea is not new but implementing a timebank so that any Oregonian, child-adult-senior, could bank their volunteer community service. This could be validated for donating art or performance for people in the hospital, cutting hair for shut-ins, street sweeping, cleaning up public buildings, and parks, serving on a neighborhood association board, donating $$s or goods to charity, almost any worthwhile endeavor that improves the quality of life for an individual or group. Those participating would get a credit/debit card that would be used for reclaiming those time-banked hours, goods or dollars. Participating businesses could provide food from farmers markets or food coops, tme at a community or fitness center, massages, newspaper subscriptions, discount coupons for dining or items at the Rebuilding Center or participating hardware stores, get movie, athletic or event tickets, redeem banked hours for a weekend B&B, or ...anything a person might want but usually have to pay for with dollars. This would not only validate community service and heart-felt community building but would unite Oregonians in a way that they've never been united. Businesses participating in providing benfits, goods and/or services could also get incentives.