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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
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Last Updated:3/16/2006
 
Visitors Accepted
Network Affiliations:
Catholic Worker
Population
Adult Members:
11
Child Members:
9
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
0% M 100% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Program Director)
Leadership Core Group:
No
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
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
 
 


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