Editor’s note: This piece was originally published Sept. 3, 2015, as a blog posting by Paul Bradley. Follow his President’s Blog here. I was thrilled to have the chance last week to share the stage with a U.S. … More »
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Free smoke detectors available for all ROCs
The National Manufactured Home Owners Association (NMHOA) is teaming up with the American Red Cross to offer free smoke detectors to residents of any resident-owned community. It’s very clear-cut: Smoke alarms save lives. According to the National Fire … More »
Minnesota ROC leader to serve second term as ROC Association Director
New England election extended to meet voting quorum Natividad Seefeld has been re-elected to a second term as ROC Association Director for the East, Midwest and South region. Seefeld, president of Park Plaza Cooperative in Fridley, Minn., was … More »
Grant will foster better economic futures for resident-owned community members
Community leaders join ROC USA Network affiliates, the ROC USA Board, and staff at the 2014 Community Leadership Institute in Cincinnati. ROC USA has been awarded a generous grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. The … More »
Still time to vote in ROC Association Election
If your community is in the New England or East, Midwest and South regions, you have a vote in the ROC Association election this year. Your Board of Directors was mailed a ballot, and they are due back … More »
ROC USA featured in USDA magazine
Rural Cooperatives, the magazine of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has featured ROC USA in a two-page spread in the July/August edition. The piece tells the story of ROC USA, from the birth of the resident ownership movement … More »
ROC USA’s law firm wins Outstanding Neighbor Award
Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA, ROC USA’s law firm, has been chosen to receive the prestigious David P. Goodwin Outstanding Neighbor Award from NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire. The Award was created seven years ago in honor of … More »
Investors show impact of work with ROC USA
ROC USA is excited to be featured in the Age Strong Campaign, a partnership between AARP Foundation – the charitable arm of AARP, Capital Impact Partners, and Calvert Foundation. There’s a great video piece starring some familiar faces … More »
Vermont Homeowners take note!
The Champlain Housing Trust has a 0%, no payment loan program for new Energy Star homes in resident-owned communities! The principal balance is paid when you sell the home or when it’s no longer your primary residence. Learn … More »
News from Maine ROCs
It was great to hear from Faye Morton at Brunswick Bay in Maine this week. Faye wrote to tell everyone in the network about the statewide gathering all five Maine ROCs had — a gathering that was light … More »