The security of ownership in 308 communities. The opportunity for improved home values because homeowners control their neighborhood conditions. A connection to neighbors.
There’s a lot to be grateful for 15 years into our work together.
Paul Bradley
The ROCKET has launched!
Long our ambition, online training and peer networking at ROC USA benefited from the pandemic. It spurred us to innovate and deliver. We have begun utilizing technology to expand learning and peer networking in support of ROC leaders and Members across the country.
Revamped Vision and Mission along with new 3-year goals
The new mission and vision statements replace – although do not radically alter – the vision and mission on which we were founded in 2008.
2022 Saw Significant Progress with More to Come in 2023
2022 Saw Significant Progress with More to Come in 2023 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead Welcome 2023 and all … More »
Brookside Residents Association Featured in NPR Planet Money Episode
CONCORD, N.H. – Last July, the 69 households of the then-Brookside Village manufactured home community in Plainville, Mass. banded together to purchase the land beneath their homes for just over $3.5 million. They incorporated as Brookside Residents Association … More »
In hard times, we found inspiring neighbors
While these past 10 months have tested everyone, we have all been tested differently and to vastly varying degrees. My heart aches about the suffering that so many people are experiencing, and I know we still have a … More »
Preparation Matters
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” said Benjamin Franklin, who was, among many other things, a founder of the United States’ first recognized cooperative business – a mutual fire insurance company in Philadelphia – in … 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 »
Sad and happy follow-up to homeowners’ speeches in Oregon
I blogged about Diane Pense’s and Sam Morris’ speeches in February. Today, I got some really disturbing follow-up on Diane’s situation. Apparently, her 10-home community isn’t closing down but they didn’t learn that until after they all sold … More »