Josh Daly
@joshdaly.bsky.social
Associate Director, RI Food Policy Council. Co-Founder, @LocalReturn.bsky.social & @InvestRI.bsky.social Semi-Professional Dad Joker.
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Not shocked but still appalled.
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Not shocked but still appalled.
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Every day is a good day to shop small and local...including today!
November 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Every day is a good day to shop small and local...including today!
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Perhaps you want to listen to @joshdaly.bsky.social and me talk about @investri.bsky.social?
Check out 🎧 two of our co-founders on The Bottom Up Revolution podcast 🎙️ by @strongtowns.org on how to build community wealth.
How To Build Community Wealth From the Bottom Up | The Bottom-Up Revolution
Jessica David and Josh Daley are co-founders of Local Return, a nonprofit in Rhode Island dedicated to building community wealth through ownership and investment. They empower residents through educat...
thelittlethings.podbean.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Perhaps you want to listen to @joshdaly.bsky.social and me talk about @investri.bsky.social?
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Community investor Matt says, "Rather than exclusively investing in opportunities on Wall Street why not put some of that capital to work in a place that we know and we love, and we can see the benefits from?" #whyIinvest
September 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Community investor Matt says, "Rather than exclusively investing in opportunities on Wall Street why not put some of that capital to work in a place that we know and we love, and we can see the benefits from?" #whyIinvest
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We've spent the last two days with Jumpstart organizers from across the country, learning how to better support aspiring neighborhood-based, community-minded real estate developers. Coming home inspired and ready to do more!
September 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We've spent the last two days with Jumpstart organizers from across the country, learning how to better support aspiring neighborhood-based, community-minded real estate developers. Coming home inspired and ready to do more!
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We're getting close...
September 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We're getting close...
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Thank you to East Greenwich News for covering our community investment fund. We couldn't imagine a better headline!
Investing Local Money to Support Local Communities – East Greenwich News
A new organization has created a fund to do just that Perhaps you’ve heard this: When we spend money at locally owned businesses, more of those dollars stay in the community. That’s kind of the idea b...
eastgreenwichnews.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thank you to East Greenwich News for covering our community investment fund. We couldn't imagine a better headline!
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Commentary by @joshdaly.bsky.social and @jdinri.bsky.social, co-founders of Local Return and RI Community Investment Cooperative -- R.I. needs a resilient economy that offers business owners a chance to thrive
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/24/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/24/m...
Our state needs a resilient economy that offers every Rhode Islander a chance to thrive - The Boston Globe
Let Hasbro’s relocation serve as a clarion call to reimagine how Rhode Island approaches economic development, write the co-founders of the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative.
www.bostonglobe.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Commentary by @joshdaly.bsky.social and @jdinri.bsky.social, co-founders of Local Return and RI Community Investment Cooperative -- R.I. needs a resilient economy that offers business owners a chance to thrive
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/24/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/24/m...
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We write in today’s @bostonglobe.com about the economic development strategies that would help people and places to flourish in Rhode Island. Sneak peek: it’s not $100 million for a company whose CEO makes $16.8 million a year.
Our state needs a resilient economy that offers every Rhode Islander a chance to thrive - The Boston Globe
Let Hasbro’s relocation serve as a clarion call to reimagine how Rhode Island approaches economic development, write the co-founders of the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative.
www.bostonglobe.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We write in today’s @bostonglobe.com about the economic development strategies that would help people and places to flourish in Rhode Island. Sneak peek: it’s not $100 million for a company whose CEO makes $16.8 million a year.
Will you "be in that number..."?
We're closing in on our summer goal of 20 new investors. Will you join us by the end of September? ricommunityinvestment.com/invest/#invest
September 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Will you "be in that number..."?
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Consider yourself a savvy local economist who’s maximizing the positive returns that your money is having for the local community? Or looking for ways to increase those returns?
September 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Consider yourself a savvy local economist who’s maximizing the positive returns that your money is having for the local community? Or looking for ways to increase those returns?
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Investment crowdfunding is a way for businesses to raise $ by asking many backers to invest a small amount each, with promise of a return. People can support their favorite neighborhood businesses! But it's not right for every biz. Come to this workshop to learn more. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Investment crowdfunding is a way for businesses to raise $ by asking many backers to invest a small amount each, with promise of a return. People can support their favorite neighborhood businesses! But it's not right for every biz. Come to this workshop to learn more. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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We’re on our way, Middletown. Sitting in accident traffic. ETA is about 8:12 a.m.
August 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re on our way, Middletown. Sitting in accident traffic. ETA is about 8:12 a.m.
Wednesday morning - come, join us!
Northern Rhode Island friends, we saved you for the end of the summer for a reason. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is BACK. See you at Phantom Farms this Wednesday?
August 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Wednesday morning - come, join us!
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Join us to learn more about one local real estate centered strategy for building community wealth. Next Tuesday, Leslie Moore will lead a tour of the Black Block Cultural District in downtown Pawtucket.
localreturn.org/event/walkin...
localreturn.org/event/walkin...
August 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Join us to learn more about one local real estate centered strategy for building community wealth. Next Tuesday, Leslie Moore will lead a tour of the Black Block Cultural District in downtown Pawtucket.
localreturn.org/event/walkin...
localreturn.org/event/walkin...
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Cranston(ish) friends! Next Wednesday, we at @investri.bsky.social will be in the new Edgewood Seven Stars to talk all things community investment, local economies, etc. Please come out and help us spread the word!
August 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Cranston(ish) friends! Next Wednesday, we at @investri.bsky.social will be in the new Edgewood Seven Stars to talk all things community investment, local economies, etc. Please come out and help us spread the word!
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We’re aiming to activate 20 new investors this summer.
Why? Because momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but as RI's 1st community investment fund and the country’s first DCIF we have to keep building.
We’re inspired by our Anchor Investors. Join us!
Why? Because momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but as RI's 1st community investment fund and the country’s first DCIF we have to keep building.
We’re inspired by our Anchor Investors. Join us!
Join our summer campaign - Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative
Be an Anchor Investor in the Local Return DCIF We’re aiming to activate 20 new investors by the end of the summer. Momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but—as Rho...
ricommunityinvestment.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We’re aiming to activate 20 new investors this summer.
Why? Because momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but as RI's 1st community investment fund and the country’s first DCIF we have to keep building.
We’re inspired by our Anchor Investors. Join us!
Why? Because momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but as RI's 1st community investment fund and the country’s first DCIF we have to keep building.
We’re inspired by our Anchor Investors. Join us!
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We’ll be at the new Edgewood location of Seven Stars Bakery on Wednesday morning at 8 am to talk all things community with our Cranston/Edgewood/Pawtuxet friends. Join us!
August 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We’ll be at the new Edgewood location of Seven Stars Bakery on Wednesday morning at 8 am to talk all things community with our Cranston/Edgewood/Pawtuxet friends. Join us!
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Check us out, along with Andy Posner of Capital Good Fund and Dominique Resendes of Central Providence Unidos, in this new @overdueingit.org podcast episode about Investing in the Local Economy.
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast | rhode island library podcast
Overdueing It is a podcast that brings you conversations with library workers, authors, community superstars and other neighbors around Rhode Island and beyond about their current favorite books, TV a...
www.overdueingit.org
July 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Check us out, along with Andy Posner of Capital Good Fund and Dominique Resendes of Central Providence Unidos, in this new @overdueingit.org podcast episode about Investing in the Local Economy.
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Hear from our members — like @joshdaly.bsky.social — on why they invest.
Why I invest: Josh Daly
YouTube video by Local Return
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July 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hear from our members — like @joshdaly.bsky.social — on why they invest.
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Time for another fundraiser.
This weekend, I will donate $0.50 to @boltsmag.org AND @mississippifreepress.org for EACH of:
- every new Bluesky follower I get
- every new Bluesky follower THEY get
- everyone who reposts this post
Repost this, follow me, and follow both of them = I donate $4 total.
This weekend, I will donate $0.50 to @boltsmag.org AND @mississippifreepress.org for EACH of:
- every new Bluesky follower I get
- every new Bluesky follower THEY get
- everyone who reposts this post
Repost this, follow me, and follow both of them = I donate $4 total.
July 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Time for another fundraiser.
This weekend, I will donate $0.50 to @boltsmag.org AND @mississippifreepress.org for EACH of:
- every new Bluesky follower I get
- every new Bluesky follower THEY get
- everyone who reposts this post
Repost this, follow me, and follow both of them = I donate $4 total.
This weekend, I will donate $0.50 to @boltsmag.org AND @mississippifreepress.org for EACH of:
- every new Bluesky follower I get
- every new Bluesky follower THEY get
- everyone who reposts this post
Repost this, follow me, and follow both of them = I donate $4 total.
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Super excited to be in Cincinnati with the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy's Accelerating Community Investment community of practice to talk about @investri.bsky.social. We're at the beautiful ARCO (arts + community) venue in the Price Hill neighborhood. www.arcocincinnati.org
ARCOCincinnati | Event Venue | Arts & Performance
ARCO is a arts and community space available for private parties, nonprofit events, weddings, and arts & performances. Formerly the Price Hill Masonic Lodge, Price Hill Will restored the building thro...
www.arcocincinnati.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Super excited to be in Cincinnati with the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy's Accelerating Community Investment community of practice to talk about @investri.bsky.social. We're at the beautiful ARCO (arts + community) venue in the Price Hill neighborhood. www.arcocincinnati.org
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We were honored to be invited to the @landpolicy.bsky.social’s Accelerating Community Investment community of practice in the fine city of Cincinnati this week. An impressive group of people trying to move money into their communities! We’ll leave tomorrow with lots of ideas and inspiration.
July 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
We were honored to be invited to the @landpolicy.bsky.social’s Accelerating Community Investment community of practice in the fine city of Cincinnati this week. An impressive group of people trying to move money into their communities! We’ll leave tomorrow with lots of ideas and inspiration.
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This week's Wednesday coffee is on Tuesday. We'll be at Notes Coffee Co. in Pawtucket tomorrow from 8 until 9 a.m. Ready to talk about community, investment, morning beverages, local economies, and all things!
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This week's Wednesday coffee is on Tuesday. We'll be at Notes Coffee Co. in Pawtucket tomorrow from 8 until 9 a.m. Ready to talk about community, investment, morning beverages, local economies, and all things!