LEABURG, Ore. – More than 1.2 million acres burned and 5,000 homes were destroyed during Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day wildfires. The homeowners at Vida-Lea Community Cooperative in Leaburg, Ore., got the call to evacuate in the middle of … More »
ROC USA
Staufenbeil joins ROC USA to help ROC Association meet its goals
CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA is pleased to announce that Kiley Staufenbeil has been hired as a national community organizer. Staufenbeil will work alongside Mary O’Hara, Executive Vice President for ROC Movement and Jayda Ragas, Executive Assistant, to scale ROC leaders’ … More »
ROC USA Welcomes Dalton To Commercial Credit Analyst Position
CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA is pleased to announce that Andrew Dalton has been hired as a commercial credit analyst for ROC USA Capital. Dalton will work part time until he graduates in May from the University of Maryland, College Park, … More »
‘This is a story that has no villains and so many heroes’
New Oregon ROC’s Board President excited for a future of resident ownership GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The 110 homes in Family Redwood Park Cooperative are nestled between Redwood Highway and Redwood Avenue in Grants Pass, Ore., surrounded by … More »
Competitive PRICE grants could greatly improve ROCs’ infrastructure
ROC Leaders praise elected officials’ efforts, call for permanent annual funding The White House on Thursday announced a historic moment in the manufactured housing community sector, releasing details of a $225 million funding opportunity whose passage through Congress … More »
Credit Memos and the tales they tell!
The job and life experience of the Board Members at these two refinancing co-ops are compelling both because of how well-equipped they are to meet the needs of their communities, and because I love that they’ve found safe and secure housing in a ROC!
Dreams bloom into reality for Montana homeowners
Stan’s Dream Takes Root: Belgrade Village Blossoms into Stan’s Garden as Community Achieves Homeownership BELGRADE, Mont. – Stanley Baker’s dream was for the homeowners of Belgrade Village to own the land beneath their neighborhood. He talked about it … More »
Affordable ROC living gives freedom to travel
Leader in new Minnesota ROC excited to see community thrive ALEXANDRIA, Minn. – Dorian Warner and his wife love to travel. They have visited the beaches of Hawaii, hiked the trails of Glacier National Park, and explored the … More »
Housing Finance Agency veteran joins ROC USA’s Board
CONCORD, N.H. – Masouda Omar of Momentus Capital has joined the ROC USA® Board of Directors. Omar has more than 25 years of experience with two leading state housing finance agencies (HFAs) – the Colorado Housing and Finance … More »
Colorado ROC secures $4.5M purchase supported by unprecedented government financing
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 »