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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.

Affordable housing expert named next president of ROC USA

Emily Thaden, a respected leader in shared equity housing, begins July 1 CONCORD, N.H. – ROC USA, that nation’s leading …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

‘This is a story that has no villains and so many heroes’

New Oregon ROC’s Board President excited for a future of resident ownership GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The 110 homes in …

Competitive PRICE grants could greatly improve ROCs’ infrastructure

ROC Leaders praise elected officials’ efforts, call for permanent annual funding The White House on Thursday announced a historic moment …

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!