Category: Cohous


2020 Annual Report

2020 was a challenging, unexpected, and successful year for the Cohousing Association of the US.  It didn’t go exactly the way we planned, but we made the most of what we had and found we were actually quite prepared for the online connection that was required.   For more about 2020 in the life of the... Read

Even Better for 2021

Throughout 2020 forming cohousing communities have been enjoying the benefits of the Community Launch program with CohoUS.  We’re making it even better for 2021.  Jennie Lindberg of Sunnyside Village Cohousing describes her experience with the program this way: I want to give a big “shout out” to the Community Launch program at CohoUS. As a... Read More

Win-Win

The Community Partnership Program: Win-Win for Communities and Coho/US! Anyone who has participated in a Coho/US conference knows how much they learnedindividually – and the wealth of information and experience they brought back to their homecommunity. When a community joins the Community Partnership Program, every member getsunlimited access to all of the online conferences. That... Read More

Annual Meeting 2019

It was great to see many of you at our Annual meeting on December 2, 2019. It’s lovely to come together one night a year and share with all cohousers what our association is doing to bring more and better cohousing to the US. We’d like to say a big thank our Association Supporters. Their... Read More

Why support a cohousing association?

When I think about non-profit organizations, I mostly think of helping those who cannot help themselves – those suffering in some way from poverty or illness or both. So why would I support The Cohousing Association? Isn’t cohousing about the place you live? Aren’t most of the people who live there middle class or above?... Read More

Why I Contribute to Cohousing.Org Every Year

I just made my annual contribution of $100 to Cohousing.org. I do this every year because of the many benefits the organization has provided me: support, friendship, resources, and inspiration. Each year I choose ten organizations that are important to my life and my community, and I make a donation. To me, it’s a privilege... Read More

#GivingTuesday

Social Activism consists of efforts to promote, social, political, economic, or environmental reform with the desire to make improvements in society. Be a social activist, support the cohousing movement. Often people make donations to organizations they support on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, but you can financially support non-profits such as CoHoUS ANY DAY of the... Read More

Supporting Coho/US: Language for Budget Line Item

Supporting Coho/US through annual contributions is a terrific way to ensure our association continues as a connector and clearinghouse to help our communities thrive. I recently included this language in my Durham Cohousing’s budget package as justification for continued annual support to Coho/US. Some of you may find this brief “case for support” helpful: $300.00... Read More

Many Thanks to These Communities who have Given in 2015

Coho/US exists to nurture our Cohousing Communities, established and forming. Gifts from our communities, as well as individuals and sponsors, enable us to provide programs and services that benefit you. We are grateful for these communities who have invested in our organization. Acequia Jardin Albuquerque NM Arboretum Cohousing Madison WI Ashland Cohousing Community Ashland OR... Read More

An Investment in Creating Community: Giving to Coho/US

“It really feels like the cohousing movement and the national Association have taken a big step forward this year.” Jim Leach, Wonderland Hill and Silver Sage Cohousing is good, we know this! Good for enhancing our lives, raising our children, supporting our seniors, creating resilient neighborhoods, and improving our environment. If you are like me,... Read More