Oakland Elizabeth House :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1991 Established: 1993

Oakland Elizabeth House

Oakland, California,

United States

Elizabeth House is a cooperative living residence for women and children in transition from homelessness to independence. Peer and staff support, educational programming, and cooperative living are at the heart of the Elizabeth House experience. Two residential volunteers, along with non-residential staff run the overall program. Women and children in need of housing, as well as volunteers interested in supporting families in need are invited to apply for residency in our community.

Website: http://www.oakehouse.org/

Contact:

Director
6423 Colby St
Oakland, California 94618-1309 United States
Phone: 510-658-1380

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

Last Updated:11/12/2008

Visitors Accepted

Network Affiliations:

Catholic Worker

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Population Members(adults and children): 22 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes (Program Director) Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Volunteers committ 40 hours weekly to the program. All residents complete weekly chores and take turns preparing evening meals.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Residents pay a minimum of $330 monthly for rent. Resident volunteers do not pay rent.)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Used Often (Outside only)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Private school off the property :: Public schooled

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