On Dec. 26th and 27th, a two-part story on Manufactured (Mobile) Home Communities ran on National Public Radio. The first night showcased some of the financial and legal issues for homeowners in commercially-owned communities. Of course, it highlighted … More »
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My vision for affordable housing (It’s more than you’d think!)
I have been working in the affordable housing sector for a few years now and I have lived in an affordable housing neighborhood for almost a decade. Actually, I have lived in many affordable housing neighborhoods at one … More »
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 experience I now possess having run ROC USA® for 8½ years. I was able to return to what … More »
Digging into the plans made at CLI
Greetings 2016 CLI grads, can you believe it’s been two weeks? Yes, two weeks ago last night we got a good night’s sleep in our own beds after four days in Columbus. If you’re like me, you came … More »
Safe, clean and neighborly … it’s what we’re all looking for
My mother has purchased a new HUD-code manufactured home – a Marlette multi-section home. She walked into that home on the retail sales center’s site and said, “I like this one!” She had a similar response to the … More »
Maintaining the positivity of CLI will help our communities
Paul Bradley wrote a wonderful blog about the theme of CLI: Only Neighbors can build Neighborhoods. So true. It was an honor to be part of this year’s CLI experience and to spend four days immersed in a … More »
Only Neighbors Can Build Neighborhoods
That was the theme for this year’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI). And, it really captures the essence of the CLI as well as ROC USA’s purpose. I truly believe it; one doesn’t build a neighborhood. Only people – … More »
Look for CLI coverage coming soon to a screen near you
It’s a busy day here in New Hampshire. We’re gearing up for Community Leadership Institute, which starts tomorrow in Columbus, Ohio. A perennial favorite of ROC leaders and ROC USA staff, 2016 promises to be a CLI like … More »
I Believe in Manufactured Housing!
My mother has spent her entire life – save four years at University of New Hampshire – within one square mile in lower Boscawen and Penacook, New Hampshire. That one square mile does not reflect limitations. My mom … More »
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 in Plymouth, Mass. Representatives from nine ROCs in Mass. were there and most came in small groups. Folks … More »