UHURU :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2003 Established: 1999

This page last updated:12/3/2009

UHURU

Rice, Washington,

United States

Uhuru is a rustic, green, resource-sharing, residential community located in the Huckleberry Mountains near Kettle Falls, WA. Uhuru is organized for the study and practice of sustainable, co-operative rural living; And for the study and use of renewable energy sources, appropriate technology and natural building methods. We have community off-grid power and water systems. There are several straw and clay buildings at various states of completion. There is opportunity for visitors to help with construction and with gardening. We currently have space available for short-term and extended visitors.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/uhuru_intentional

Contact:

Washington
Phone: (509) 738-4513

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This page last updated:12/3/2009

Visitors Accepted

(please call us)

Visitor Process: Best is to call us by telephone at least several days before you would like to visit. We would like to get to know you a little over the phone. We will call you back to give you an answer about visiting at a particular time.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 7 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (We have space for a small family, 2 adults and 1 child beginning in September 2009)	Government Decision Making: By consensus (We have 2 decision making groups: Residents and Stewards. Visitors may become decision-making Residents after 6 months. Residents have meetings and make decisions on issues of living together. The Stewards (A.K.A. members) are a group of Residents and Non- Residents who have been involved in the community for at least a year and who have meetings and make decisions about bigger picture issues and permenant changes.) Identified Leader: No (tiers of decision making, levels of membership-stewards, residents, honorary stewards, hosts, and visitors) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Uhuru stewards)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (As long as they can pay their monthly dues and buy food and other necessities) Labor Contribution: Expected (: Grown-ups (17 yrs+): 1 hr/day or 4 hr/week or 8 hr/month. Ages 12-16: half the grown-up work requirement) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (: Grown-up (17 yrs+) pay daily, weekly or monthly dues if they stay longer than a week. Residents pay monthly dues. Ages 12-16 pay half the grown-up amount. Non-Resident Members (Stewards) pay a yearly due. The money is used for such things as telephone service, land taxes, repairs and projects.)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 20 acres (8.1 hectares) Land Owned By: Other (Community controlled and trust to be completed soon) Number of Residences: 2 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (We encourage community meals) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (We encourage the eating of local and organically grown food for reasons of environmental health, bodily health, and local economic health.) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (There is some humanely harvested animal products being consumed.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (We have varied religious backgrounds, yet share spirtual experiences as a unified group.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Public schooled :: Other (We are supportive of the homeschooling environment, and some children are public schooled.)

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Comment from sheglidesby on 5/12/2009 (Reader Rating: 10)

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I am a current non-resident Steward at Uhuru, and I have been involved with Uhuru since May 2007. I am currently living in Colville, 23 miles northeast of Uhuru. I am returning to Uhuru this June, and the residents currently are a family of 7(2 adults,5 children), a couple, and ,my family of 5(2 adults,3 children). We Currently are members of the garden cooperative, and the chicken cooperative. If you would like to communicate, please call Uhuru at 509-738-4513, you can leave a message and they will call you on their dime. Also please view myspace, I and many other stewards, residents, and visitors are there too. Peace be with you! Oh! WE are planning a summer solistice gathering and a papercrete workshop for this summer.

Comment from sheglidesby on 7/25/2007 (Reader Rating: 9)

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I am currently an extended visitor at uhuru and love it here. As a guest and friend of this land over the last 10 years, i have seen the natural evolution of this community. The call for more intentional folks is open and ready to receive. There is a good infrastructure for the community, and bylaws and policies to be informed of. An informal phone interview is the first step to being a visitor. Bring your good work ethic, character, and openheart to realize the potentials. If you have pets, please inquire about the pet policy.
Peace be with you
SheGlidesBy

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