ROC USA

Preparation is key when it comes to fire prevention

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 »

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 »

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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 »