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Check out this new article from PACA about Bonfire! It also covers our new trainings in Live streaming, Storytelling, Facilitation, and starting YOUR OWN media co-op. https://philadelphia.coop/bonfire-media-collective-feature/

TEN REASONS CO-OPS ROCK. (And just some of the reasons we work as a co-op here at Bonfire!) This awesome graphic is by Molly McLeod Text from graphic Toolbox for Education and Social Action: 1. Cooperatives are democratic businesses and organizations, equally owned and controlled by a group of people. There are worker co-ops, consumer co-ops, producer co-ops, financial co-ops, housing co-ops, and more. In a cooperative, one member has one vote.... 2. Because cooperatives are democratically owned by community members, co-ops keep money (and jobs) in their communities. 3. Cooperatives aren’t a far off theory. Cooperatives offer achievable and practical solutions to many economic, environmental, and social problems that can be implemented right now. 4. Co-ops aren’t charity; they’re empowering means for self-help and solidarity. 5. Members of cooperatives equally share the burden in hard times and equally share the benefits in good times. 6. Cooperatives are more resilient in economic downturns and in impoverished communities. When other businesses may shut down or lay off workers, co-op members pull together to work out solutions. 7. Cooperatives are an international movement. There are thousands upon thousands of cooperatives around the world that are making major differences locally and globally. 8. Cooperatives strive to make people’s lives, communities, and economies more just, equitable, and democratic. 9. There’s no one right way to do a co-op. They can be flexible to fit different community and individual needs. There are big co-ops with thousands of members, and there are small co-ops with 3 members. 10. Cooperatives are viable and just alternatives for meeting our economic and social needs in contrast to corporations that exploit people and the planet. See more

Sad to hear about the permanent closure of South Philly concert staple Boot & Saddle! Here are some photos Bonfire Media shot of a local band, Upholstery at their Valentine's Day concert at the venue a while back.

Video coming soon! We are passionate about uplifting the work being done to spread safety, joy, and stability in our communities.

We are sending a HUGE congratulations to one of our past clients, Councilmember Kendra Brooks for this well-deserved recognition. One of the "most influential Philadelphians" sounds about right! Thanks for all the work you do, Kendra Brooks.