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Formed: 2004 Established: 2005
This page last updated:6/18/2011
Central PA Community Housing
State College, Pennsylvania,
United States
CPCH's Main House
 Central PA Community Housing (the co-op/ Houseasaurus) is a housing cooperative located in central Pennsylvania that formed in 2005.
Currently, CPCH occupies two rented properties near Pennsylvania State University. We strive to provide sustainable, socially and environmentally responsible housing by and for members.
 
Website: http://centralpacommunityhousing.org
Contact:
Membership Chair
833 W College Ave
State College, Pennsylvania 16801 United States

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Links:
Central PA Community Housing: house blog
CPCH wiki
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Former/Other Names: Houseasaurus
This page last updated:6/18/2011
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: We love visitors! Please send us an email if you want to stop by.
Affiliations: North American Students of Cooperation

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.

Comment: We strive to be inclusive of underrepresented and marginalized members of the community, including people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people; people with disability; international; and economically disadvantaged persons.
Population
Members(adults and children):
18
Non-member Residents:
0
(This usually varies from 0 to 2)
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No Answer
(We have officer positions, but they do not have any more power than anyone else)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Usually 5 hours/wk is required of both House and localized labor)
Join Fee:
Yes
(We request a fee so that new members can join NASCO)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(We have a monthly rent and boarding fee that members contribute to)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
(college town)
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
An absentee landlord
Number of Residences:
2
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(we have several small garden plots)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
(This varies with membership, but is usually half-vegetarian, half-omnivorous)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(smoking is not allowed in the house)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
Educational Style(s):
Other
(no school-aged children currently live here.)
 
 
CPCH's Main House
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