Leaders of three of New Hampshire’s biggest players in the cooperative sector headline a panel discussion this month focused on how co-ops can change the entire economic landscape of the state. One of them will be a familiar … More »
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ROC leaders award $10k in grants for communities to combat stigma
CONCORD, N.H. – After receiving a grant from NeighborWorks® America for participating in the Excellence in Governance program, the ROC Association Directors knew they wanted to invest that money back into the communities they’re elected to represent. The … More »
ROC-A-Thon training proves huge success for Mass. ROC Leaders
KINGSTON, MASS. – Massachusetts ROC leaders helped plan this year’s statewide training and their efforts paid off: the yearly ROC-A-Thon saw its largest turnout ever. More than 100 ROC leaders came out for the 6th-annual ROC-A-Thon training held … More »
Resident Purchase Strengthens Bond of Rock Tavern Community
ROCK TAVERN, N.Y. – Location proved to be key when Thomas Gibney and Patty Reynolds were looking to move to Brittany Terrace seven and five years ago, respectively. “It’s beautiful,” Reynolds said. “It’s country-like, surrounded by trees.” Gibney, … More »
NH ROC welcomes veterans with new affordable housing program
DANVILLE, N.H. – Lora Gervais couldn’t believe her luck. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, she had been competing for VA Home Loans to buy a house. But when she heard about the Veterans First Program at Rock … More »
Another successful CTAP 101 in the books
CONCORD, N.H. – This week’s CTAP 101 training was another resounding success, proving beneficial for those working on the ground and more behind the scenes. “I am always filled with gratitude for everyone’s efforts during the CTAP 101 … More »
N.H. ROC debuts new marketing website
DANVILLE, N.H. – Rock Rimmon Cooperative, a 100-home community in Danville, N.H., has taken its marketing efforts online. The community debuted its new marketing website earlier this week. Board Members are excited about the site and how it … More »
Residents of Two Westfield manufactured home communities celebrate ownership
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Residents of two Westfield manufactured home communities have a lot to celebrate as they take ownership of the land beneath their communities, securing affordable housing for their families. On July 24, the residents of Arbor … More »
New Grant Available, applications due this month
CONCORD, N.H. – The deadline for the Re-Branding Grant program applications is only a few weeks away. Applications are due Aug. 30 and the winners will be announced Sept. 14. After that, awardees will have until the end … More »
50 percent growth in new ROCs for this year
CONCORD, N.H. – As of July 25, ROC USA® and its nine affiliate nonprofits had helped 19 resident groups purchase their manufactured (mobile) home communities in 2019. That’s more than each of the past four years, which ranged … More »