ROC USA

What is a ROC? Click below to learn more! Please click, like and share this video too! It's a great way to spread the word about ROC USA®! https://lnkd.in/ed-aW6G4

Fantastic story about Old Hellgate Village in Missoula, Mont. On Oct. 16, the community of 34 officially became the 22nd ROC in Montana and the 333rd ROC across the country. Thank you Montana Free Press for highlighting this incredible work from homeowners at Old Hellgate Village and from NeighborWorks Montana. Lynda Hartless, Board Treasurer of the ROC, summed it up best: "I encourage people to work through the process, contact other ROCs to share their information, knowledge and experiences," she said. "And don't give up."  #missoulamt  #bettertogether #manufacturedhousing #affordablehousing https://lnkd.in/g2BGzhPA

Great story about how Cooperative Development Institute's WISP program is helping this Vermont resident owned community fix its wastewater infrastructure that homeowners inherited when they purchased the land beneath their community in 2019. Many resident-owned communities (ROCs) inherit aging infrastructure that has reached the end of their useful lifespan, so major investment is needed to sustain these affordable communities for the long term. #bettertogether https://lnkd.in/e-U2skv2

Please join us in welcoming Emily Tolzdorf to the Network! Emily joins Cooperative Development Institute as a Cooperative Development Specialist. In her new role, Emily will help guide, train and assist ROCs in Central and Western Massachusetts with the ongoing management and governance of their cooperatives #bettertogether

Please take a few moments to read this powerful and insightful blog by Kelly Jensen, ROC Association Director for the Mountain West Region and Board President of Paradise Village Cooperative, a 40-home Resident Owned Community in Johnstown, Colorado. #bettertogether #manufacturedhousing #affordablehousing https://lnkd.in/eXu4hHaP

ROC USA's Paul Bradley joined ImpactAlpha last week on its Agents of Impact call to discuss the critical importance of preserving affordable housing across the country. In the face of private-equity consolidation and raising wealth gaps, "We've got to step up and deconsolidate and remove these properties from the speculative real estate market, and get them in the hands of the local community," said Bradley, CEO of ROC USA, which helps manufactured home owners form cooperatives to buy the land beneath their homes. You don't want to miss this one! #bettertogether #manufacturedhousing #affordablehomeownership https://lnkd.in/eCEhFEyc

Welcome to the Network, Jason! Jason Paschall joins Northcountry Cooperative Foundation as its Co-op Housing Advisor. In his new role, Jason will work as a TA for manufactured home communities, focusing on policy and research work. #bettertogether

We're excited to share a powerful discussion on cooperative ownership, featuring Kelly Jensen of the ROC Association Board, Doug McElroy, Andrea Chiriboga-Flor, Executive Director of Justice for the People, and ROC USA President Emily Thaden. These leaders shared their insights in the recent "Remaking the Economy" webinar, showcasing how resident-owned communities are reshaping the affordable housing landscape. This is a must-watch for those passionate about innovative solutions in housing and community development. See how cooperative ownership is making a difference across the country! #AffordableHousing #CooperativeOwnership #CoopMonth #TheFutureIsCooperative #BetterTogether

Congratulations to the homeowners of Royal Oaks Cooperative in Bath, PA, on becoming the second resident owned community in Pennsylvania! This 33-home community secured long-term stability with support from state funding and financing that will help address much-needed infrastructure improvements. Resident ownership is a proven, sustainable solution to preserving affordable housing and empowering communities. The success of Royal Oaks #Cooperative highlights the growing momentum for resident ownership across the nation, thanks in part to smart public-private partnerships like the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency PHARE program, which brought $750,000 to this purchase. Learn more about the homeowners' journey and the impact of cooperative ownership:https://lnkd.in/dKEUacUn #CooperativeOwnership #ResidentEmpowerment #PHAREProgram #ManufacturedHousing #BetterTogether #CoopMonth #TheFutureIsCooperative

Maine Gov. Janet Mills  joined nearly 300 homeowners to celebrate Blueberry Fields #Cooperative, the state’s newest and largest resident-owned community. This milestone was made possible by Maine’s new opportunity to purchase law, which empowers #manufacturedhousing community homeowners to buy their neighborhoods when they go up for sale. Blueberry Fields is the first to benefit from this law, marking a significant step forward for housing security in Maine. Congratulations to the residents and our partners at the Cooperative Development Institute for this achievement! #BetterTogether #ResidentOwnedCommunities #AffordableHousing #HousingJustice