CORVALLIS, Ore. — After seeing the marketing websites other communities were using, Lora Dart knew her neighborhood would benefit from having one. The online platform would be a great way for her and her neighbors to showcase exactly … More »
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Residents purchase Concord manufactured-home community
CONCORD, NH – Homeowners in the 190 Manchester Street Manufactured Home Community closed Jan. 31 on the purchase of their 25-unit park, making it New Hampshire’s 128th resident-owned manufactured-home community (ROC). Using training and technical assistance from the New Hampshire Community … More »
ROC Leadership Institute Enrollment starts March 1
CONCORD, N.H. — Mark your calendars: Registration for this year’s ROC Leadership Institute opens March 1. Attendees will be accepted when they register on a first-come, first-served basis this year. Anyone who lives in a ROC is eligible … More »
Resident-ownership great alternative for rent stability
Terry Baker chose her manufactured home as an affordable place to start the next chapter in her life. It’s a common thread that links together many of the stories of the nearly 20 million Americans living in manufactured … More »
New TA Providers Sharpen Skills for ROC Work
CONCORD, N.H. — With a drive to learn more about the work their doing, the newest Technical Assistance Providers in the ROC USA® Network are ready to help the ROCs they work with thrive after finishing their own … More »
Texas ROC spared thanks to Board’s diligence
PASADENA, Texas — After taking on a major project to improve the safety and quality of life in their community, the Board of Directors at Pasadena Trails is thrilled with the impact it’s had on their ROC, particularly … More »
New Community Reporter available online
CONCORD, N.H. — As the new year begins, we’re taking some time to look back on our previous successes. The new Community Reporter Newsletter will be hitting your mailboxes shortly. It’s full of stories about the innovations and successes from … More »
Dates Set for 2019 ROC Leadership Institute
When Shirlene Stoven first heard about the ROC Leadership Institute, she was unsure of whether or not to apply. This would have been the first time she’d attend a conference like this after she and her neighbors purchased … More »
Affiliate brings ROC model to Boise
BOISE, Idaho — Work to preserve homeownership in affordable neighborhoods in the fastest growing state will be bolstered after a new affiliate joined the ROC USA® Network. LEAP ROC, a program of LEAP Charities will work to help … More »
ROC leaders visit other co-ops to learn, share expertise
TAUNTON, Mass. — After promising at the inaugural ROC Leadership Institute to build more connections with her regional neighbors, Kathy Zorotheos and other members of the Oak Hill Manufactured Home Community Board of Directors have hit the road … More »