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Formed: 2007 Established: 2007
This page last updated:8/21/2009
Mens Vision House
Portland, Oregon,
United States
MVH Street View
 As part of its commitment to promoting men’s wellness, Manifest and a group of visionary investors created a cooperative Men’s Vision House in June 2007. The house is dedicated to supporting gentle, powerful men in creating their unique visions of wellness and community.
 
Website: http://manifestpdx.org/visionhouse
Contact:
4906 NE 22nd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97211 United States
Phone: 503-223-8822
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Links:
Manfiest Men's Wellness Community: A non-profit Mens Wellness Community
Mens Vision House Webpage
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
This page last updated:8/21/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please phone or email first.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, 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 domestic abuse.

Population
Members(adults and children):
7
Non-member Residents:
0
(We have a small guest room, which can be used anytime and two fold out couches)
Open to new members:
No Answer
(We accept new members to fill vacancies as they arise)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Chores are a normal part of our daily life here)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Rent and House Dues (utilities and shared food))
Land and Buildings
Urban
(In the heart of the NE Alberta Neighborhood in Portland)
Area:
0.3 acres (0.1 hectares)
(just a regualr size city lot)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(Our garden space is still developing and changes over time)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(Communal food is always vegetarian, healthy, organic. focus on local)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
(What little we have, if any, is used very slowly. It's not a regular part of our life here.)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Smoking is permitted outside only. Our interior space is smoke free.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(A growth toward deeping the connection with Spirit/Self.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
(We take a mix from many cultures and traditions. Sufi, Buddhist, Hindu, and Native American are the most expressed at this time, though there are no restrictions. Humanist/Atheist approaches are also welcome.)
Educational Style(s):
(N/A)
 
 
MVH Street View
Levi Meditating on Salt Crystal
Colin (left) begins the Naked Bike Ride
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