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Formed: 2008 Established: 2009
This page last updated:8/19/2009
Brothers Of America
United States
 We welcome you to check out our site and our community. The Brothers of America is a community dedicated to the successful organization of a community dedicated to surviving independantly while still maintaining an active role in American Society.
To learn more click on the link to our site in the right hand corner, it is also listed below.
http://brothersofamerica.webs.com/
 
Contact:
United States
This page last updated:8/19/2009
 
Visitor Process: If you are interested in anything about our community please send us an email at brothersofamerica@yahoo.com
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):
30
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(Most everything is decided by the group)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Leaders do leg work but make few actual decisions)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Leaders do leg work but make few actual decisions)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
($5,000 (Substitution for extra labor over time is possible))
Regular Fees:
No
(Only labor is required)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
(Community is expanding, amount of land will depend on number of members at time of expansion.)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Will be decided upon when land is purchased)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Alcohol Use:
(Up to the individual)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
(Up to the individual)
 
 


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