Green House Cooperative :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1993 Established: 1993

This page last updated:3/18/2012

Green House Cooperative

Grand Rapids, Michigan,

United States

Mark and Gerard manage a small housing cooperative in a downtown historic district. There are two family houses and various apartments, with rooms and apartments for rent for community living. We do gardening, housing rehab, political activism, transitional housing, bicycling, and visionary projects. We are with the Quakers, the Green Party, the Industrial Workers of the World, and the Rainbow Family of Living Light. We are bicycle fanatics. Space as available. We like visitors but please call ahead. Floor space and camping available.

Contact:

315 Eastern Ave SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-4736 United States
Phone: 616-459-5928

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This page last updated:3/18/2012

Visitors Accepted

(Call first, floor space and camping)

Visitor Process: Call first.

Affiliations: Welcome Here Circle of Light Community Network - Rainbow Tribes

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): 9 Open to new members: Yes (As space available)	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (Sharing is negotiable.) Labor Contribution: (Work share is available.) Join Fee: Yes (One month security deposit.) Regular Fees: Yes (Rent and shared expenses.)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 1 acres (0.4 hectares) (1/2 acre garden, 1/2 acre undeveloped) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members (Mark and Gerard) Number of Residences: 2 (2 Family Units) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Urban gardening) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Prefer vegetarian) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally (Outside only)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (No preference or policy) Educational Style(s): (No preference or policy)

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