Qumbya Co-op :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1991 Established: 1991

This page last updated:7/20/2005

Qumbya Co-op

Chicago, Illinois,

United States

We're a group of students, artists, activists, and others who share food, fun, and friendship in our three old houses. We cook vegetarian/vegan homemade food and dine together most nights. Members participate by cooking (once every few weeks), by doing a chore (from shopping for organic produce to vacuuming), and by coming to weekly meetings. We also work on the house together, doing minor maintenance with our own people power.

Our houses are great for people new to the area--or anyone sick of the apartment blues. We are a diverse community accepting of many different lifestyles. It's a terrific situation for those seeking community, a chance to gain new skills and to share with others. We are in Chicago, near the University of Chicago, and close to the downtown loop. If you're interested, give a call or write email. We'd love to have you over for dinner!

Website: http://www.qumbya.com/

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United States

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Former/Other Names: Haymarket, Bowers, and Concord

This page last updated:7/20/2005

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Visitors should email the membership coordinators of the house they want to visit to schedule a dinner visit. Dinners start at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., depending on the house.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

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Population Members(adults and children): 51 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: Other (concensus or majority rule, depending on house) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other (~$170 per month for food/utilities) Labor Contribution: Expected (~12 hours/month) Join Fee: Yes ($400) Regular Fees: Yes (~$170 per month for food/utilities)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 3 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No

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