We helped 55 homeowners form a ROC in Centralia, Wash., last Friday. Our loan officer shared the seller’s heartwarming comment following the closing: “It seems strange after 27 years to be finished but we are so happy for … More »
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Consistent Impact Documented in 2015: Stage set for sustained growth and market expansion
ROC USA®, the nonprofit social venture with a mission of scaling resident-owned communities (ROCs), is demonstrating strong and consistent impact. In 2016, ROC USA Network’s eight affiliated Technical Assistance Providers helped 16 low- and moderate-income resident groups acquire … More »
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 »
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 »
Sad and happy follow-up to homeowners’ speeches in Oregon
I blogged about Diane Pense’s and Sam Morris’ speeches in February. Today, I got some really disturbing follow-up on Diane’s situation. Apparently, her 10-home community isn’t closing down but they didn’t learn that until after they all sold … More »
ROC Association released the “We are cooperatives” video!
I love it! Please check this out: The Association debuted the video last Tuesday at the Medvil Cooperative in Goffstown, N.H. The video was played for the 50 or so folks following comments by Howard Brodsky from CCA … More »
Sad to learn of a big loss in a great ROC
Anthony “Tony” Weisbecker An avid fisherman and lover of dogs, Tony visited the shelter once a week to give the pups some simple loving. Tony was also a remarkable cooperative leader at the Clackamas River Community Cooperative in … More »
Resident speakers stir motivation and encouragement
Inspiring. I spoke at a conference Friday on the West Coast that focused on making sure manufactured housing continues to play an important role in the affordable housing sector. The event was co-hosted by CASA of Oregon, a … More »
What’s the economic evidence that resident ownership is delivering results?
In response to homeowners’ requests for ownership and control, we launched ROC USA in 2008 to make resident ownership possible nationwide. Seven years later, our first reliable economic data is beginning to roll in. I’m happy to share … More »