CONCORD, N.H.— Jennifer Hopkins of the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund has joined the ROC USA Board of Directors. Hopkins fills the seat vacated by Community Loan Fund President Juliana Eades, who retired June 30 after nearly 40 … More »
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Austin community is second ROC in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The 68 homeowners and their families took a major step toward securing their financial futures this month when they took ownership of the land beneath their neighborhood, becoming the second resident-owned manufactured housing community in … More »
Wardtown Mobile Home Cooperative comes together to acquire, renovate new community center
FREEPORT, Maine – The Members of Wardtown Mobile Home Cooperative have something new to look forward to once social distancing regulations relax – a newly renovated space for them to gather. Earlier this year, Bill Hodgkins, treasurer of … More »
ROC Association opens $15k grant program
CONCORD, N.H. — The ROC Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 Better Together Grants Program for Community Projects and Rebranding. The program is now accepting applications. Applications are due July 19, and applications will … More »
ROC leaders to serve as panelists on Prosperity Now Webinar
WASHINGTON, D.C.—ROC USA President Paul Bradley and Oak Hill Taunton Board President Kathy Zorotheos will both serve as panelists on a webinar hosted by Prosperity Now on Wednesday, May 27th. The webinar, “Conversations on Manufactured Housing: Examining the … More »
Lois Parris was a force for resident ownership
CONCORD, N.H. – The ROC movement lost one of its stalwarts recently when Lois Parris died at the age of 79. Lois served for many years as a leader at Lakes Region Cooperative in Belmont, N.H., a community … More »
Three ROC USA Directors begin new terms
The ROC USA® Board of Directors recently welcomed two new Members to its ranks, as Rutledge Simmons, a NeighborWorks® America appointee, and industry-expert Amir Kirkwood of Opportunity Finance Network began their two-year terms. Additionally, resident-owned community leader Kim Capen was … More »
ROC Association and ROC USA® Announce COVID-19 Fundraiser and Emergency Grants
CONCORD, N.H.—ROC Association and ROC USA® have announced the launch of a fundraising campaign and emergency grant program in response to devastating effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Funds raised will be used to cover site fees for … More »
New York ROC takes marketing efforts online
ROCK TAVERN, N.Y.— The marketing website for Brittany Terrace by BT Inc. recently launched, marking the latest enhancement by the new resident-owned community. The website features information, photos, and videos of the community, which is located in the … More »
ROC USA Hires Veteran Storyteller for Digital Media Post
CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA® is pleased to announce the hiring of Sammi Chickering as the organization’s new digital media specialist. Chickering will manage the ROC USA social media platforms and create content for ROC USA’s websites. “I’m … More »