Paul Bradley, president of ROC USA® and Deb Winiewicz, ROC Association Director for the New England Region and Member of Halifax Estates Co-op, talk the history of manufactured home communities, how MHCs and ROCs operate and the federal or … More »
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Minn. ROC ready to build new shelter
‘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.’ Update: Check out pictures from the groundbreaking below. MADELIA, Minn. – When you combine the tenacity … 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 »
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 »
Neighbors Helping Neighbors – From 2,000 Miles Away
I got a quizzical look from a Director at a recent Board meeting when I observed that resident ownership bridges diverse communities in a special way. As evidence, I cited the interaction I witness between white, Black and … More »
The time of my life …
This past year has been a real gift. I stepped back in time with all of the current knowledge and experience I now possess having run ROC USA® for 8½ years. I was able to return to what … More »
Seeing ROC leaders volunteer time to keep learning is always motivational
I was so happy to attend the Cooperative Development Institute’s leadership training last Saturday at the beautiful West Wood Village in Plymouth, Mass. Representatives from nine ROCs in Mass. were there and most came in small groups. Folks … More »
Another CLI, another HUGE success!
The 2013 Community Leadership Institute is another home run, or a grand slam for that matter! It’s Monday morning after a long flight across the country last night. I am exhausted. And, I am absolutely alive and full … More »