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Formed: 1996 Established: 1996
Emma Goldman Cooperative House
Madison, Wisconsin,
United States
Emma Goldman's Co-op House!
 Emma Goldman is one of the newest Madison Community Cooperatives (MCC) house, founded in 1996, located just half a block from beautiful Lake Mendota and two blocks from the UW-Madison campus. Our house is a "safe space" for anyone interested in a more socially just society, and we strongly encourage activist endeavors of all sorts. Like Emma herself, though, we also have lots of fun! ("If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution.")
We are a dog-friendly house, and all our meals are vegetarian with vegan option. Visitors are welcome for dinner or to stay overnight anytime--just drop by or call ahead!
 
Website: http://www.madisoncommunity.coop/house.cfm?HouseID=2
Contact:
625 N. Frances St.
Madison, Wisconsin 53703 United States
Phone: 608-259-1976
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Last Updated:10/2/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: If you're interested in visiting, feel free to come and have dinner with us Monday - Friday @ 6:00pm, or on Sunday @ 5:30pm! To stay overnight or longer, we would appreciate a call in advance (608.259.1976). If you're unable to call, you can just stop by... we would then arrange a "crasher meeting" to establish an understanding of our house policies, etc., and to approve your "crasher" status. We welcome visitors!!!
Affiliations: Madison Community Cooperative (MCC)
:: Womyn's Cooperative House
:: The Phoenix Cooperative House
:: The Goo Hut (a.k.a. Orton Cooperative House)
:: Syntropy Cooperative House
:: Ofek Shalom Cooperative House
:: Lothlórien Cooperative House
:: Hypatia Cooperative House
:: Friends' Cooperative House
:: Ambrosia Cooperative House
:: International Cooperative House (ICH)

Network Affiliations:
Madison Community Cooperatives
Population
Adult Members:
15
Child Members:
0
(Though we're mostly children at heart!!)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
45% M 55% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
(If you are a new member of MCC/NASCO, there are currently (as of 2005) $76 worth of one-time membership fees, and then a $50 deposit to Emma's and a $200 deposit to MCC.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly payments for own room, as well as $90 for food and supplies)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(We support local organic farms as much as possible. There is always a vegan option for community dinners)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Smoking is not allowed in common space (in house), with the exception of the porch during occasional parties!)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
 
 
Emma Goldman's Co-op House!
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