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Madras (Ore.) mobile home park forms housing co-operative

When Shawn King got a letter in the mail Sept. 15, 2021, that the owners of the mobile home park …

Rimrock Court becomes 21st Resident Owned Community in Oregon

Madras, OR— Community and Shelter Assistance Corporation (CASA of Oregon) is pleased to announce that Rimrock Court residents formed a …

John Egan Named Mountain West ROC Association Director

CONCORD, N.H. – John Egan was recently appointed as Director for the Mountain West region of the ROC Association. John …

‘Sitting on a time bomb’: Mobile home residents at risk in red-hot housing market

WASHINGTON — Jon Zang walks his dog several times a day in his mobile home community in West Goshen Township, …

Deb Winiewicz Elected as New England ROC Association Director

CONCORD, N.H.— Deborah Winiewicz has been elected ROC Association Director for the New England region. Winiewicz, a longtime Member and Board President …

The New York Times: Investors Are Buying Mobile Home Parks. Residents Are Paying a Price

GOLDEN, Colo. — When Sarah Clement moved to the Golden Hills mobile home park two years ago, she felt like …

Maine co-op leader was looking out for all ROC Members

Maine co-op leader was looking out for all ROC Members We lost a co-op hero. His neighbors at Wardtown Cooperative …

Resignation from ROC Association Director Position

Dear Mountain West ROC Board Members, I write to you today with news I would rather not have to share, …

Flathead Beacon: Solving the Housing Crisis

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – Last October, 28-year-old Devynn Fetter came home to her single-wide trailer in Columbia Falls to find …

Hideaway Community Becomes 15th ROC in Montana

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – The homeowners who live in Hideaway Community have bought the community from the previous owner, preserving …

Woodlawn Terrace Becomes 10th ROC in Minnesota

Richfield, Minn. – On December 30th the homeowners of Woodlawn Terrace purchased their 53-site manufactured (“mobile”) home community and become …

ROCs Highlighted in NPQ Feature on New Co-op Development

CONCORD, N.H. – Resident Owned Communities were highlighted as a sector-specific strategy scaling the cooperative economy in Courtney Berner’s article …

North Street Association becomes 27th ROC in Massachusetts

Danvers, Mass. – Long a part of the Danvers landscape but now taking on a new life, the Glen Mobile …

Kevin Porter promoted to VP of Loan Originations

CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA® is pleased to announce that Kevin Porter has been promoted to Vice President of Loan Originations. He …

ROC USA Taps Wilson to lead Co-op Solutions service unit

CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA® is pleased to announce that Rob Wilson has joined the social venture as the new Executive Vice President …

No landlord: Mobile home community finds stability in self-government

DURANGO, COLO. – One sunny, cold morning last January, John Egan joined fellow mobile home park residents on a neighbor’s …

Fundraiser Launched to help Sans Souci Cooperative Recover from Severe Weather

BOULDER, Colo. – Residents of Sans Souci Cooperative community in Boulder, Colorado have been dealt a second blow as they …

Better Together in 2022!

Better Together in 2022! I am hopeful the new year finds you, your family and community well. The past year …

Liberty Landing Cooperative Residents Purchase Community to become first ROC in Missouri

Liberty Landing Cooperative Board President Holly Waugh (on left) signs closing documents. Waugh and her neighbors purchased their 185-home manufactured …

Kim Capen Recognized for Volunteerism with Spirit of NH Award

Kim Capen, ROC Association Director and Board president of Medvil Cooperative in Goffstown, N.H., received the Volunteer Service Award in …

NPR: How the government helps investors buy mobile home parks, raise rent and evict people

Money is tight for Mary Hunt. She often has to decide which bills to pay on time — heat, her …

Doug Ryan joins ROC USA Board of Directors

Doug Ryan of Prosperity Now has joined the ROC USA® Board of Directors. Ryan, Interim Vice President for Policy and Applied Research for Prosperity …

Denver Post: These Colorado mobile home residents tried twice to buy their park. Will the third time be the charm?

GOLDEN – When Ken Erwin first heard about efforts this past summer among his fellow homeowners to purchase their Golden …

Experienced online educator, researcher joins Training team

CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA® is pleased to announce that Jennifer Cramer has joined its team as the new Educational and Training Content …