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Formed: 1996 Established: 1996
Emma Goldman Finishing School
Seattle, Washington,
United States
 Founded in 1996, the Emma Goldman Finishing School is an intentional community in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Formerly known as the Beacon Hill House, we changed our name in November 2003.
Our community is based on the principles of societal change, egalitarianism, non-violence, ecology, simplicity, and community living. Our home is a fun and supportive place to live, and it is also an institution working to build economic, political, and cultural alternatives. We see ourselves as part of a growing infrastructure designed to oppose and replace the dominant system.
As an egalitarian community, we value our labor equally. Some of us work more hours at jobs which bring in money, others work more around the house and on community projects. Regardless, we all contribute equal time. Every member is able to have all their basic needs met by the community, including food, shelter, transportation, health care, and retirement.
 
Website: http://egfs.org
Contact:
Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 206-324-6822
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Links:
http://egfs.org: Emma Goldman Finishing School
http://thefec.org: The Federation of Egalitarian Communities
Former/Other Names: Beacon Hill House
Last Updated:10/2/2006
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: call or e-mail ahead of time.
Affiliations:

Network Affiliations:
FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities
Population
Adult Members:
12
Child Members:
1
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
45% M 55% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(we communalize medical and educational debt)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Partial asset sharing.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.14 acres (0.1 hectares)
Number of Residences:
1
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:
Vegetarian only
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(no smoking inside the house.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(!)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
(up to parent(s))
 
 
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