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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!

Dreams bloom into reality for Montana homeowners

Stan’s Dream Takes Root: Belgrade Village Blossoms into Stan’s Garden as Community Achieves Homeownership BELGRADE, Mont. – Stanley Baker’s dream

Affordable ROC living gives freedom to travel

Leader in new Minnesota ROC excited to see community thrive ALEXANDRIA, Minn. – Dorian Warner and his wife love to

Housing Finance Agency veteran joins ROC USA’s Board

CONCORD, N.H. – Masouda Omar of Momentus Capital has joined the ROC USA® Board of Directors. Omar has more than

Colorado ROC secures $4.5M purchase supported by unprecedented government financing

With a hefty financial commitment from three levels of Colorado governments and support from their local certified technical assistance provider, the 34 homeowners at La Luna Community Cooperative are now proud owners of the land beneath neighborhood.

Purchase brings control and boosts sense of community in new Mass. ROC

HINSDALE, Mass. –  A community’s grit and determination along with state legislation that allows residents the opportunity to purchase their

Program poised to fund infrastructure work across New England

PLYMOUTH, N.H. – When the Board at Pine Gate Cooperative learned of a federal program that could provide enough funding to fix the community’s failing sewer infrastructure, they immediately went into action.

Minnesota ROCs pull down millions in state grants

ROC leader credits Northcountry Cooperative Foundation for communities’ success in landing funding ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Housing Finance

ROC USA launches search for new President

Founding President Paul Bradley will transition to lead new subsidiary ROC USA® is seeking a president to succeed Paul Bradley

Governor visits ROC Leaders to talk resident ownership

GLADSTONE, Ore. – The Governor of Oregon visited Two Rivers Homeowners Cooperative, a 55 and older resident owned community, earlier

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.

Affiliates choose Sam Green for ROC USA Board

CONCORD, N.H. – Sam Green of Northwest Cooperative Development Center has joined the ROC USA® Board of Directors. Green is

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