The Ella Jo Baker Intentional Community Cooperative is a limited-equity cooperative and multicultural association of 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 Phone: 202-232-2276
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
This page last updated:10/31/2011
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Email or call first and we'll be happy to show you around.
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
22
Non-member Residents:
2
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:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(All members also serve on the board and typically volunteer up to 5 hours/week)
Join Fee:
Yes
($2,000, 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)
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