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 »
ROC USA
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 »
Purchase brings control and boosts sense of community in new Mass. ROC
HINSDALE, Mass. – A community’s grit and determination along with state legislation that allows residents the opportunity to purchase their manufactured home communities helped secure future homeownership for Bissellville Estates residents at the end of last year. On … More »
Program poised to fund infrastructure work across New England
Cooperative Development Institute’s WISP program could help ROCs in six states PLYMOUTH, N.H. – When the Board at Pine Gate Cooperative learned of a federal program that could provide enough funding to fix the community’s failing sewer infrastructure, … More »
Minnesota ROCs pull down millions in state grants
ROC leader credits Northcountry Cooperative Foundation for communities’ success in landing funding ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency announced more than $10.7 million in funding for critical infrastructure projects at ROCs across the state, including … More »