Emily Thaden, a respected leader in shared equity housing, begins July 1 CONCORD, N.H. – ROC USA, that nation’s leading organization committed to empowering manufactured home communities through cooperative ownership, is pleased to announce the appointment of national … More »
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‘This process allowed us to take back our park’
Washington neighbors secure long-term stability and control with community purchase BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Sharon Kirkman moved to Samish Park Mobile Home Park in 2017 because of the location and the affordability. Her grandson wanted to attend a local … More »
Purchase nurtures unity and generational stability for Oaxacan Farmworker Families in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. – For Marcelino Santos and homeowners at Comunidad Nuevo Lago, the combination of resident ownership, generational housing affordability and rent stabilization creates more than just financial freedom. It keeps families together. “What excites me the most … More »
3rd Annual Better Together Leadership Program Registration opens April 1
The Better Together Leadership Program (BTLP) is free and open to all ROC Members seeking to grow their leadership skills and connect with fellow ROC leaders across the country. Beginning April 15 and running through June 30, ROC … More »
COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Mont. residents forge strong bonds with ROC purchase
LOLO, MONT. – When homeowners purchased Two Rivers Community on Feb. 29 for $5.35 million, not only did they acquire the land beneath their neighborhood, but Board President Thomas Evans said they gained a life-long connection with each … More »
Preparation is key when it comes to fire prevention
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 the middle of … More »
Staufenbeil joins ROC USA to help ROC Association meet its goals
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 scale ROC leaders’ … More »
ROC USA Welcomes Dalton To Commercial Credit Analyst Position
CONCORD, N.H. — ROC USA is pleased to announce that Andrew Dalton has been hired as a commercial credit analyst for ROC USA Capital. Dalton will work part time until he graduates in May from the University of Maryland, College Park, … More »
‘This is a story that has no villains and so many heroes’
New Oregon ROC’s Board President excited for a future of resident ownership GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The 110 homes in Family Redwood Park Cooperative are nestled between Redwood Highway and Redwood Avenue in Grants Pass, Ore., surrounded by … More »
Competitive PRICE grants could greatly improve ROCs’ infrastructure
ROC Leaders praise elected officials’ efforts, call for permanent annual funding The White House on Thursday announced a historic moment in the manufactured housing community sector, releasing details of a $225 million funding opportunity whose passage through Congress … More »