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Affordable housing is crucial for people to lead stable, productive lives and stay out of poverty. If you are passionate about preserving affordable housing in Vermont, great with people, a good trainer, and committed to building democratic ownership, then get
Homeowners purchase 40 unit Arundel manufactured housing park; preserving affordable housing in York County – join eight established Maine Resident Owned Communities. Arundel, Maine – Homeowners in the 40 unit Charter Oaks manufactured housing park in Arundel took a big
By Julia Curry, Cooperative Housing Specialist As the newest member of CDI’s team working with ROCs (resident-owned communities), I’m excited to use my co-ops background to help more and more Vermonters control where they live. I can attest that running
Teamwork makes all the difference in achieving our goals and aspirations. Together, the ROC USA Network of nine Certified Technical Assistance Providers has assisted well over 15,000 homeowners in 16 states achieve resident ownership of their communities. But what a
By Jeanee Wright I was saddened to hear recently of the loss of a great man, Dale Whitmore, President of Wardtown Cooperative in Freeport, Maine. Dale passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, from complications from recent illnesses. When
Want to be part of a growing team of successful community organizers making a difference for low and moderate income residents? If you’re a group process guru, a real estate whiz, or a trainer extraordinaire, the New England Resident Owned
November 29, 2018 Meadowbrook Community Residents gain lifelong security, affordability after purchasing Meadowbrook Community neighborhood This weekend, residents at Meadowbrook, the newest resident owned community, will celebrate their $8.25 million purchase with the local chamber of commerce, friends,
By Jason Brady, NEROC Cooperative Development Specialist Resident owned communities (ROCs) face internal and external challenges to maintaining affordable housing for their members. When these challenges are political it can take ROC leaders into new territory. To better advocate for
We are bidding a fond farewell to Maureen Carroll Dennis, who is off to law school in the fall, and searching for our next team member. If you’re a group process guru, a real estate whiz, or a trainer extraordinaire,
We are pleased to welcome our newest staff member, Gillian (Libby) O’Flaherty, who joins the NEROC team in Western Massachusetts. Prior to joining CDI, Libby worked with the Prison Birth Project and Community Action’s Family Center, providing wrap-around care to