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We are not trailer trash.
For the past 28 years I have lived in a manufactured home in a mobile home park. For years, there has been a stigma associated with living in the type of community I reside in.
Hot times – hot takes – from Phoenix
For 20 years, ROC USA and I have been heavily involved in the Innovations in Manufactured Housing or I’M HOME network. This is group of innovators and advocates in the HUD-code Manufactured Housing sector.
PRICE, President and Personal change (and Elvis!)
There are so many cool stories from this period – stories of community leaders rallying in every possible way and public servants stepping up. ROCs are effective and long-lasting.
Credit Memos and the tales they tell!
The job and life experience of the Board Members at these two refinancing co-ops are compelling both because of how well-equipped they are to meet the needs of their communities, and because I love that they’ve found safe and secure housing in a ROC!
Nothing beats hearing from ROC leaders
While our team, the Thistle-ROC team, and the lenders made the trip extremely important – and believe me, I really enjoyed seeing and talking with people in person for a change – it was the six co-op leaders who spoke that sent me home beaming with pride.
Scaling wide and scaling deep
The work by co-op leaders, the ROC Association Board and its committees, the TA affiliates, and ROC USA teams – along with a multitude of partner organizations – is helping to scale wide and deep and produce results for low- and moderate-income homeowners.
I’ve made a big decision…
It is a hard decision. A leader’s highest priority must be the mission and organization. I truly believe this transition is fulfilling my obligation to both ROC USA and ICS.
I am a Director for the ROC Association!
The ROC Association is looking at this as a new challenge to revitalize that sense of ownership and pride. I think we are heading in a new and right direction.
Grant program a success all around
The ROC Association is looking at this as a new challenge to revitalize that sense of ownership and pride. I think we are heading in a new and right direction.
We’re all making a difference with the power of our numbers and our voices
The ROC Association is looking at this as a new challenge to revitalize that sense of ownership and pride. I think we are heading in a new and right direction.
ROC USA is 15!
The security of ownership in 308 communities. The opportunity for improved home values because homeowners control their neighborhood conditions. A connection to neighbors.
There’s a lot to be grateful for 15 years into our work together.
The ROCKET has launched!
Long our ambition, online training and peer networking at ROC USA benefited from the pandemic. It spurred us to innovate and deliver. We have begun utilizing technology to expand learning and peer networking in support of ROC leaders and Members across the country.
Revamped Vision and Mission along with new 3-year goals
The new mission and vision statements replace – although do not radically alter – the vision and mission on which we were founded in 2008.
2022 Saw Significant Progress with More to Come in 2023
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that …
Let’s all come together in 2023
We are always BETTER TOGETHER I’m going to write it as I’m feeling it: I’m happy to close the books …
ROC Association working on Member engagement for all ROCs
The ROC Association is looking at this as a new challenge to revitalize that sense of ownership and pride. I think we are heading in a new and right direction.
We’re planning for the future, and we want your input!
Hi and greetings from Marjory here in Madelia, Minn.! Every three years, ROC USA conducts strategic planning and asks ROC …
Hello from Halifax
Hello ROC Members! It’s been a few months since I was elected the ROC Association Director for the New England …
Maine co-op leader was looking out for all ROC Members
Maine co-op leader was looking out for all ROC Members We lost a co-op hero. His neighbors at Wardtown Cooperative …
Resignation from ROC Association Director Position
Dear Mountain West ROC Board Members, I write to you today with news I would rather not have to share, …
Better Together in 2022!
Better Together in 2022! I am hopeful the new year finds you, your family and community well. The past year …
We lost a legend and a friend on Saturday
I am saddened by the death of Charles “Chuck” Snyder. I last spoke with him a month ago on …
Build Back Better agenda is great for ROCs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Inclusion of the Manufactured Housing Community Infrastructure Improvement Grant program in the Build Back Better bill means …
Your ‘Why’ Matters – Run for the New England ROC Association Director Seat!
Your ‘Why’ Matters – Run for the New England ROC Association Director Seat! When I first became a leader, like …
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