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Formed: 1945 Established: 1945
Tanguy Homesteads
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania,
United States
 Tanguy Homesteads began in 1945 when six families bought a 100-acre farm for low-cost housing, cooperatively owned, open to all races and religions. We now have 38 families, varying in race, political perspective, religion, and job skills. Each member family owns a home on 2 acres, plus shares in Tanguy and the community center, ballfield, pond, and woods.
Tanguy is guided by a set of bylaws, but change is a source of constant renewal. Each resident adult is expected to attend our monthly membership meetings and serve on at least one committee, where most work is done. Committees include Activities, Community Building, Land, Pond, Finance, Homestead, New Members, Publications, and Tractor. Members elect new officers and the board of directors each year.
In the monthly meetings we make decisions as a community. No votes are taken ordinarily; decisions are reached through "substantial agreement." Workdays are important in getting many projects completed. Celebrations, holidays, an annual camping trip, ball games, fishing contests, singing, dances, and weekly potlucks all contribute to our community spirit.
We have a monthly assessment ($50), used to maintain road, building, and pond; to pay taxes and insurance; and to support activities. Prospective members are encouraged to attend meetings and community events to learn about Tanguy.
 
Contact:
37 Twin Pine Way
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania 19342-1606 United States
610-399-6724
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Former/Other Names: Fellowship Cooperative Homesteads
Last Updated:2/20/2005
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Call or email
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Population
Adult Members:
67
Child Members:
31
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
46% M 54% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(None)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
($500 to purchase shares in community, refunded when sold to new member.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Suburban
Area:
100 acres (40.5 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Individual member families own 2 to 2 1/2 acres each, plus approximately 15 acres owned in common)
Number of Residences:
38
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
(Weekly in warm weather)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
(Ca. 1/4 of community is Quaker)
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
 
 


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