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ROCs can have it all

From economic security to stigma around housing choice, this 10-year anniversary video tells the story of ROC USA mainly through the lens of co-op leaders from four ROCs.

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Ownership Matters Podcast

Ownership Matters is a podcast for homeowners in Resident Owned Communities featuring conversations with people who live in, work with, and advocate for ROCs.

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Natividad’s Dream

At Park Plaza Cooperative in Fridley, Minnesota, the community raised funds to install a playground for the community children. This safe place to play also serves as a gathering spot for dozens of families, bringing even more value to this cooperative community.

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News & Events

ROC Association Members share strategies for boosting mental health

Mike Bullard
Better Together Call focuses on personal stories, practical tips and community support to navigate winter, enhance well-being and challenge stigma For Kelly Jensen, working a 5 a.m. shift at her local YMCA is worth the... More »

Preparation is key when it comes to fire prevention

April Myers
LEABURG, Ore.  –  More than 1.2 million acres burned and 5,000 homes were destroyed during Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day wildfires. The homeowners at Vida-Lea Community Cooperative in Leaburg, Ore., got the call to evacuate in... More »

ROC Association putting ‘Better Together’ into action

Mike Bullard
The wildfires and floods of 2021 and 2022 started the wheels turning for the ROC Association Directors. Several ROCs were affected and a few had to evacuate their communities. Personal experience with storm damage and... More »

Staufenbeil joins ROC USA to help ROC Association meet its goals

April Myers
CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA is pleased to announce that Kiley Staufenbeil has been hired as a national community organizer. Staufenbeil will work alongside Mary O’Hara, Executive Vice President for ROC Movement and Jayda Ragas, Executive Assistant, to... More »
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