La Luna Community Cooperative takes control of its future as three levels of government commit $2.79M to secure long-term affordability in Lafayette LAFAYETTE, Colo. – With a hefty financial commitment from three levels of Colorado governments and support … More »
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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.
Colorado ROC Leader wins ROC Association election
Kelly Jensen will serve on Boards of ROC USA® and ROC Association CONCORD, N.H. – A ROC leader from Colorado has been elected to represent the interests of her peers nationwide as a Director of the ROC … More »
‘Colorado is setting the example’
ROC USA®, Thistle celebrate first year of innovative financing pool DENVER – On a cool Wednesday evening on the rooftop of the Carla Madison Recreation Center overlooking the bright lights of downtown Denver, a group of Colorado ROC … More »
Slack it to me!
Messaging app streamlines Colorado ROC’s communications among Members DURANGO, Colo. – Animas View MHP Cooperative in Durango, Colo., has found an innovative way to connect its community. Lindie Hunt, Board Treasurer at Animas View, said the community began … More »
2022 Saw Significant Progress with More to Come in 2023
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 ever has.” -Margaret Mead Welcome 2023 and all … More »
Denver mobile home park could turn into a co-op
DENVER — There are only five mobile home parks left in Denver. For many, it’s the only option for affordable housing. These parks are at risk of being bought out by developers and displacing residents. People in Westwood hope … More »
ROC Association working on Member engagement for all ROCs
The ROC Association is looking at this as a new challenge to revitalize that sense of ownership and pride. I think we are heading in a new and right direction.
Innovative Funding Pool Enables Low-Income Colorado Homeowners in Mobile Home Parks to Capitalize on 2020 Community Purchase Law
CONCORD, N.H. – Nine organizations have come together to create a financing vehicle that positions homeowners in Colorado manufactured home communities to successfully purchase their neighborhoods when they come up for sale. ROC USA® Capital and Thistle Community … More »
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 front porch. They needed to organize. But how?