Paul Bradley

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.

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 …

In hard times, we found inspiring neighbors

While these past 10 months have tested everyone, we have all been tested differently and to vastly varying degrees. My …

Preparation Matters

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” said Benjamin Franklin, who was, among many other things, a founder …

The time of my life …

This past year has been a real gift. I stepped back in time with all of the current knowledge and …

Seeing ROC leaders volunteer time to keep learning is always motivational

I was so happy to attend the Cooperative Development Institute’s leadership training last Saturday at the beautiful West Wood Village …