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Forming Formed: 2002 Established: 2005
Hyaets: The Arbor
Charlotte, North Carolina,
United States
 The Arbor is a group of Christian folks living in West Charlotte, NC Covenanting to inspire, enrich, and embody Christian community.
Hyaets has several ministries. One of which is The Arbor, an intentional community in the inner city of Charlotte. The Arbor consists of Greg and Helms Jarrell, Jason and Joanie Williams, Jamar Robinson, and Michael, Christine, and West Kellett. Hyaets: The Arbor opens up its home so that neighbors and strangers might feel welcome and safe. Neighbors and strangers are welcome to come and eat, rest, play, learn, and grow.
Other ministries of Hyaets include connecting with congregations, published resources, camp/retreat experiences, and urban ministry.
You are welcome to come and visit us! Just give us a quick "Heads up" so that we'll be there! email us at Hyaets@bellsouth.net
 
Website: http://hyaets.org
Contact:
Jennifer Helms Jarrell
2904 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 United States
Phone: 704.391.8529
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Last Updated:7/1/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Just stop by or give us a call.
Population
Adult Members:
4
Child Members:
1
Non-member Residents:
1
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
1% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
Young Adults
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
100% income sharing
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(household chores, an outside the house job, responsibilities as they relate to neighbors)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(no fees, but all salaries are shared among the group)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
We all share a common diet
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(also primarily organic)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Christian)
 
 
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