Ithaca Hours

Ithaca Hours is a local currency designed to encourage community trade and support local businesses. Established in Ithaca, New York, it functions alongside the national dollar, allowing residents to buy goods and services within the community. Each Hour represents a specific amount of time, valuing work or services equally regardless of the provider's occupation. This system promotes local economic resilience, reducing dependence on outside money, and fostering stronger connections among residents and businesses. It operates on trust and reciprocity, aiming to strengthen local ties and sustain small-scale, community-oriented commerce.