125 North Fulton St. Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 273-4611
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Ithaca Hours

ALTERNATIVES ACCEPTS ITHACA HOURS!
Ithaca HOURS is a local currency system that promotes local economic strength and community self-reliance in ways which will support economic and social justice, ecology, community participation and human aspirations in and around Ithaca, New York. Ithaca HOURS help to keep money local, building the Ithaca economy. It also builds community pride and connections. Over 900 participants publicly accept Ithaca HOURS for goods and services. Additionally some local employers and employees have agreed to pay or receive partial wages in Ithaca HOURS, further continuing our goal of keeping money local.

ASK FOR ITHACA HOURS
Alternatives pays Ithaca HOURS as part of withdrawals, on request, and when available. Ask for Ithaca HOURS as part of your withdrawal at Alternatives, then spend them for thousands of goods or over 300 services listed. By spending HOURS and spreading them around town, you:
• Expand the local money supply to allow more trading, thus supporting local businesses, farmers and crafts people.
• Create informal job opportunities at double minimum wage.
• Make grants to community organizations.
• Provide zero-interest loans.

Alternatives Credit Union also welcomes HOURS for all bank fees. Present your Ithaca HOURS when you initiate a transaction or within a month of incurring a punitive fee.

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Robert Berkley, Your Daily Soup

A few years ago, Robert took a realistic look at business growth and decided he needed a financial boost for expansion. He owns his home, free and clear, and decided a Home Improvement Loan was a good choice to get the funds he needed. "I had to get all new kitchen appliances; everything from a stove to a microwave- and a new roof also."

"Alternatives made it so easy- I felt like they answered my questions before I even asked them." Robert says of his experience. "I was already in a good place with my business. I just needed to get to the next level. Without the loan from Alternatives I couldn't have done it. I was able to make the home improvements I needed, and have money to buy the necessary equipment to expand my business to include ice cream and sorbet."


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