Articles by April Myers

Juleny Santa Cruz Joins ROC USA as Cooperative Coordinator & Technical Assistance Specialist

CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA is happy to announce that Juleny Santa Cruz has been hired as a cooperative coordinator/technical assistance specialist at ROC USA. Santa Cruz began working for ROC USA as a contractor in October 2023 and was hired full time in April 2024.

The Homeowners’ Rebellion

Amos Barshad from The Lever explores the importance of resident ownership in two Minnesota ROCs.

‘This process allowed us to take back our park’

Washington neighbors secure long-term stability and control with community purchase BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Sharon Kirkman moved to Samish Park Mobile …

Purchase nurtures unity and generational stability for Oaxacan Farmworker Families in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. – For Marcelino Santos and homeowners at Comunidad Nuevo Lago, the combination of resident ownership, generational housing affordability …

Mobile Home Residents in Washington State Are Calling the Shots After Buying Their Park

A few years ago, Melanie Knight was ready to sell her manufactured home and move into an RV if she …

Mass. ROC upgrades community center with $2,000 BT Grant

Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc., in Halifax, Mass., is a 55 and older community with 430 homes that became a …

3rd Annual Better Together Leadership Program Registration opens April 1

The Better Together Leadership Program (BTLP) is free and open to all ROC Members seeking to grow their leadership skills …

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Mont. residents forge strong bonds with ROC purchase

LOLO, MONT. – When homeowners purchased Two Rivers Community on Feb. 29 for $5.35 million, not only did they acquire …

Preparation is key when it comes to fire prevention

LEABURG, Ore. – More than 1.2 million acres burned and 5,000 homes were destroyed during Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day wildfires. …

Staufenbeil joins ROC USA to help ROC Association meet its goals

CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA is pleased to announce that Kiley Staufenbeil has been hired as a national community organizer. Staufenbeil will work …

Vermont ROC uses Better Together Grant for lifesaving equipment

Sterling View Cooperative Community, Inc., in Hyde Park, Vt., is a 55 and older community with 113 homes. Residents purchased their …

ROC USA Welcomes Dalton To Commercial Credit Analyst Position

CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA is pleased to announce that Andrew Dalton has been hired as a commercial credit analyst for ROC USA …

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