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Offers & Needs Market

The New Story Festival, in partnership with the Compassionate Austin Co-op, hosted the first-ever Offers and Needs Market for the Austin, Texas area at our inaugural festival in March 2019. Dozens of local organizations - non-profits, businesses, schools, faith communities, social action/advocacy groups, artist collectives, and other community groups - participated in this one-of-a-kind opportunity to build concrete, practical connections and collaboration with other like-minded groups.

Compassionate Austin will be hosting an Offers & Needs Market again at the next New Story Festival. You WILL NOT have to purchase a festival pass to participate in the Market, though ALL Compassionate Austin Co-op Members will receive a link for 20% off on their ticket if they wish to attend the festival beforehand. The Co-op is free to join for both individuals and organizations. Click here for details.

The Market isn’t limited only to Co-op Members however. Any and all festival attendees, whether representing an organization or simply as a private individual, are welcome to join in the process.

What is an Offers & Needs Market?

Developed by the Post Growth Institute, an Offers & Needs Market is a 90-minute process where participants come together to identify and exchange their passions, knowledge, skills, resources, and needs. Combining community asset-mapping with sharing-economy principles, the Offers & Needs Market has the potential to enhance your own work exponentially!

The Offers & Needs Market is open both to individuals and to organizations of all kinds - non-profits, businesses, schools, faith communities, social action/advocacy groups, artist collectives, community groups, and more.

Whether for free, barter, or a set rate, participants might offer and/or need things such as:

• Various kinds of professional skills or services

• Meeting space

• Tools, vehicles, etc.

• Food/Drinks

• Volunteers

• Consulting in various areas of expertise

• Or whatever else they need or might have to offer!

The Market is a simple, guided activity. No advance preparation needed.

How do we participate?

Local Organizations: join the Compassionate Austin Co-op by filling out this membership request form.

Individuals: join the Compassionate Austin Co-op by filling out this membership request form.

You will then be notified via email about any other upcoming Offers & Needs Markets happening in the Austin area and sent the link for your 20% off discount on your festival pass. There is no cost to join.

The Market is not just for Co-op members however; ANY and ALL festival attendees are invited to attend. Purchase your New Story tickets here!