Resident Owned Communities

‘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 »

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Scaling wide and scaling deep

The work by co-op leaders, the ROC Association Board and its committees, the TA affiliates, and ROC USA teams – along with a multitude of partner organizations – is helping to scale wide and deep and produce results for low- and moderate-income homeowners.

Party with a purpose

Missouri ROC drives engagement with unveiling of new gathering space at Oktoberfest celebration LIBERTY, Mo. – On a crisp fall Saturday in early October, more than 100 homeowners from Liberty Landing Cooperative gathered to celebrate Oktoberfest and their … More »

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I’ve made a big decision…

It is a hard decision. A leader’s highest priority must be the mission and organization. I truly believe this transition is fulfilling my obligation to both ROC USA and ICS.

Minn. ROC ready to build new shelter

‘We hope we can use it in other ways but it’s a storm shelter, and first and foremost it’s about people’s lives.’ Update: Check out pictures from the groundbreaking below. MADELIA, Minn. – When you combine the tenacity … More »

ROC USA is 15!

The security of ownership in 308 communities. The opportunity for improved home values because homeowners control their neighborhood conditions. A connection to neighbors.

There’s a lot to be grateful for 15 years into our work together.

The ROCKET has launched!

Long our ambition, online training and peer networking at ROC USA benefited from the pandemic. It spurred us to innovate and deliver. We have begun utilizing technology to expand learning and peer networking in support of ROC leaders and Members across the country.

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 »