We are a community in Saginaw, MI. Perhaps you've heard of 'Retro-fit Cohousing"? Well, this is kind of like 'Retro-fit Urban Homesteading a City'. Much of the population has left this town, leaving wonderful history and infrastructure behind. So when we say homesteading, we mean not only living on the land and raising food; but also starting small businesses and cooperatives, and all together revitalizing and sustaining this local economy.
We've been inspired in part by the writings of Distributists like Dorothy Day, and E. F. Schumacher; the sustained success of the Mondragon Cooperative in Spain; as well as the needs of the people in this city on the river.
Won't you join us? There's lots of room, and living here is very affordable. Those of us already here are happy to help you check things out, and get settled in.
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: The Breakfast Club; S.C.R.A.P.
This page last updated:6/14/2012
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please call Grace and arrange for a tour/visit. You are welcome to come at any time, we will arrange a place for you to stay if you're coming from a long distance.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community does not provide land or housing and is therefore not subject to fair housing laws.
Comment: We support folks in moving here to resettle an existing city
Population
Members(adults and children):
18
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
Other
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Monthly Potluck Breakfast; fundraisers)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(We collect donations for projects occasionally)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
(We are scattered sites throughout a city.)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
4
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
(We support parents in choosing what their children need.)
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