Ella Jo Baker Intentional Community Co-op

Formed: 2000 Established: 2003

This page last updated:1/23/2013

Washington, District Of Columbia,

United States

The Ella Jo Baker Intentional Community Cooperative is a limited-equity cooperative for multicultural activists of modest means. We have deliberately chosen to live together and work cooperatively to create a lifestyle that reflects the values of the Nguzo Saba, better known as the Kwanzaa Principles. We get our inspiration from Ella Jo Baker, who committed her life to the building of cooperation and participatory democracy for the purpose of bringing about social justice.

Status: Active

Contact:

EJBICC
PO Box 34231
Washington, District Of Columbia 20043-4331 United States

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: EJBICC

This page last updated:1/23/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Email first and we'll be happy to show you around.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

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): 32 (This number includes adult partners and children of member-owners.) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By majority rule (We arrive to proposals by consensus before we take votes.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Answer (We do look at credit rating as part of our decision making process for accepting new members) Labor Contribution: Expected (From each unit, one member serves on the board, and at least one committee. We typically volunteer up to four hours/week in maintaining the co-op.) Join Fee: Yes ($3,000, which is returned upon moving out) Regular Fees: Yes (we pay monthly dues, plus occasiona fundraising fees for special items/needs)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 6 (We own 6 buildings, which have been rehabbed into 15 apartments, plus a community room and shared backyard space) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none (though we've started a small community garden) Share Community Meals: Rarely (occasional dinners) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (up to the individual) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (up to the individual; not at gatherings)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Other (This is the decision of parents.)

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