‘We hope we can use it in other ways but it’s a storm shelter, and first and foremost it’s about people’s lives.’ MADELIA, Minn. – When you combine the tenacity of a Co-op Board President with the collaboration … More »
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Donation portal established to help fire-devastated ROC
2 people killed, nine homes destroyed in Washington blaze LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Dave Huskey was on his way back from a Friday afternoon shopping trip when he, his wife and their 22-year-old granddaughter heard a traffic alert come … More »
Montana ROCs land millions to address failing infrastructure
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Three Montana ROCs have received nearly $4.3 million in public funding to support infrastructure improvements in their communities. Libby Creek Community in Libby received $2.4 million to replace its sewer system and connect to … More »
Connecticut and Maine Pass OTP Legislation
In the last couple of weeks, Opportunity to Purchase (OTP) laws were passed in Connecticut and Maine, and now all six New England states have laws on the books that empower homeowners in manufactured home communities with advanced … More »
Affiliates putting Wells Fargo grant funds toward capacity building
CONCORD, N.H. – Last fall, ROC USA® was awarded $600,000 from Wells Fargo to fund innovation in market development and the expansion of resident ownership in manufactured home communities nationwide. ROC USA received $300,000 last year and will … More »
When it comes to weatherization, together is better
Washington ROC Members reaped rewards of neighborhood-wide effort MEAD, Wash. – When an organized ROC with strong leadership collaborates with a local nonprofit and utility company working to help communities have safer and stronger homes, magic really can … More »
104 Oregon families have new peace of mind
23 Beaver State communities now preserved as ROCs LAFAYETTE, Ore. – Hard work, collaboration and a ton of tenacity were key to the community purchase of Pioneer Park Residents Community Cooperative. “It was like a huge weight came off … More »
Oregon ROC Members are environmental stewards
Clackamas River Community Co-op is investing in its surroundings thanks to Members’ grant writing Five years ago, Kahlei Howard was drinking her morning coffee and leafing through the newspaper when she saw an opportunity that would eventually lead … More »
Polis Administration, DOLA announce funding for Mobile Home Park Resident Empowerment Program
Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that DOLA’s Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability (OHFS) granted more than $28 million to three loan program administrators for the Mobile Home Park … More »
Slack it to me!
Messaging app streamlines Colorado ROC’s communications among Members DURANGO, Colo. – Animas View MHP Cooperative in Durango, Colo., has found an innovative way to connect its community. Lindie Hunt, Board Treasurer at Animas View, said the community began … More »