Liberty Landing Cooperative Board President Holly Waugh (on left) signs closing documents. Waugh and her neighbors purchased their 185-home manufactured home community for $9.5 million on December 17, 2021. Liberty, Mo. – Nearly 25 years ago, Holly Waugh … More »
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Kim Capen Recognized for Volunteerism with Spirit of NH Award
Kim Capen, ROC Association Director and Board president of Medvil Cooperative in Goffstown, N.H., received the Volunteer Service Award in the Senior Category for the 2021 Spirit of New Hampshire Awards. “I’m very passionate about affording an opportunity … More »
NPR: How the government helps investors buy mobile home parks, raise rent and evict people
Money is tight for Mary Hunt. She often has to decide which bills to pay on time — heat, her car loan, the phone bill. But she’s been able to scrape by for more than 30 years, living … More »
Doug Ryan joins ROC USA Board of Directors
Doug Ryan of Prosperity Now has joined the ROC USA® Board of Directors. Ryan, Interim Vice President for Policy and Applied Research for Prosperity Now, has spent his career in the affordable housing field, with more than 20 years of experience working … More »
Denver Post: These Colorado mobile home residents tried twice to buy their park. Will the third time be the charm?
GOLDEN – When Ken Erwin first heard about efforts this past summer among his fellow homeowners to purchase their Golden mobile home park, he counted himself skeptical. Golden Hills’ new cooperative members weren’t business people, he thought. They … More »
Experienced online educator, researcher joins Training team
CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA® is pleased to announce that Jennifer Cramer has joined its team as the new Educational and Training Content Director. “We are delighted to welcome Jennifer to the team,” said Colleen Lindecker, Executive Vice President of Training … More »
ROC USA applauds House passage of Build Back Better Act
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed Build Back Better Act, a $1.75 trillion economic recovery package that includes great news for ROCs: a new $500 million Manufactured Housing Improvement Grant program. The nearly 20,000 families who live in … More »
ROC USA® Board Member Lands Presidential Appointment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ROC USA® is proud to announce the presidential appointment of Board Member Michael Swack, to the Community Development Advisory Board. As a member of the advisory board, Swack will advise the Director of the U.S. … More »
ROC USA Names Nic Salerno as New Chief Operating Officer
CONCORD, N.H.—ROC USA® President Paul Bradley is pleased to announce the hiring of Nicholas Salerno as chief operations officer. In his role, Salerno will be responsible for building, managing, and supporting the operations staff and functions while also … More »
ROC USA Celebrates Resident Owned Communities During National Co-op Month
CONCORD, N.H.—October is National Co-Op Month, and ROC USA is pleased to join the celebration of cooperatives nationwide, including the 281 Resident Owned Communities in ROC USA Network who are Building Back for Impact. Resident Owned Communities (ROCs) … More »