Cooperative Development Institute’s WISP program could help ROCs in six states PLYMOUTH, N.H. – When the Board at Pine Gate Cooperative learned of a federal program that could provide enough funding to fix the community’s failing sewer infrastructure, … More »
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When the land beneath them went up for sale, these Hinsdale residents banded together to buy it
HINSDALE — To hear Gary Bird, a 15-year resident at Bissellville Estates, describe it, buying the mobile home park with his neighbors didn’t just give them land. It gave them peace of mind.
Minnesota ROCs pull down millions in state grants
ROC leader credits Northcountry Cooperative Foundation for communities’ success in landing funding ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency announced more than $10.7 million in funding for critical infrastructure projects at ROCs across the state, including … More »
Holiday spirit is jumping from ROC to ROC
All kinds of good ideas spread when ROC leaders get together online and in person The first Wednesday evening of each month is like a Hollywood Squares screen full of people from across the country – different time … More »
NH ROC builds garden bonanza with Better Together grant
Friendship Drive Cooperative is a 43-home community in Salem, N.H., that was purchased by its residents in September 2005. Nearly 80 percent of the people who live in the ethnically diverse and multigenerational co-op live below the poverty level. … More »
ROC USA launches search for new President
Founding President Paul Bradley will transition to lead new subsidiary ROC USA® is seeking a president to succeed Paul Bradley and lead the organization into a new phase of growth and success as the national leader in resident … More »
Governor visits ROC Leaders to talk resident ownership
GLADSTONE, Ore. – The Governor of Oregon visited Two Rivers Homeowners Cooperative, a 55 and older resident owned community, earlier this month and Members said it was like meeting Santa Claus. Gov. Tina Kotek, a strong supporter of … More »
KeyBank Partners With ROC USA® To Expand Affordable Housing and Homeownership in Manufactured Home Communities
KeyBank and ROC USA jointly announce that KeyBank Foundation, the bank’s charitable foundation, is providing a three-year, $150,000 grant to ROC USA, LLC, a nonprofit social venture with a mission to support homeowners in Manufactured (“Mobile”) Home Communities … More »
New Hampshire seeks IRA grant to help low-income residents tap the benefits of solar
New Hampshire’s Department of Energy has requested a $70 million federal grant to expand community solar programs for low-income residents, an infusion of funds that supporters said could lower energy bills, accelerate decarbonization, and perhaps even catalyze the … More »
Colorado ROC Leader wins ROC Association election
Kelly Jensen will serve on Boards of ROC USA® and ROC Association CONCORD, N.H. – A ROC leader from Colorado has been elected to represent the interests of her peers nationwide as a Director of the ROC … More »