Charlotte Ren, Chao Guo, and John J. DiIulio. October 6, 2025. Nonprofit Quarterly. Available at https://nonprofitquarterly.org/time-banking-aging-and-the-future-of-care/.

Abstract. As our population ages, How can we build systems of care that truly reflect our interdependence? Not solely through markets, government programs, or families, but also through the everyday relationships that hold communities together. In this article, we explore time banking as a community-based approach to strengthening social connections and rethinking how we care for one another. Time banking values everyone’s time equally and builds networks of mutual support, reminding us that giving and receiving care are part of the same shared cycle. This article is written for scholars, practitioners, and community leaders interested in more collaborative, community-driven approaches to supporting care.

Note: This is an editor-reviewed journal article.