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One of the most valuable assets of the cooperative movement is our collective knowledge. Our Shared Resource Library, a constantly growing collection of documents and files, is a tool for sharing that knowledge.

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With roots in the women's movement of the late 1800s, group equity co-ops have continued against the odds for almost 150 years, finding ways to create both affordable housing and community across North America. This book is the story of that journey.
This 11x17" print-ready infographic poster detailing the US Fair Housing Act includes an overview of federally protected classes and examples of how housing discrimination may show up in your co-op.
NASCO's Repository of Incorporation Statutes by State/Province includes a map of which provinces/states have co-op incorporation statutes and which statutes are available to incorporate under.
This House Maintenance Coordinator Handbook was created by Madison Community Cooperative (MCC) to serve as a reference guide. MCC has shared this handbook with NASCO so that other co-ops may adapt it for their own use.

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Many Hands: Building a Cooperative Future (Short Film)

Many Hands: Building a Cooperative Future 

Filmed in 2013, this is an inspirational chronical of the cooperative movement in Austin, Texas, and also an organizing tool for anyone searching for a cooperative approach to broader empowerment and stronger community.

Hasten Slowly, and You Will Soon Arrive

With roots in the women's movement of the late 1800s, group equity co-ops have continued against the odds for almost 150 years, finding ways to create both affordable housing and community across North America.

Group equity co-ops are solidly rooted in the Chicago area, first rising as a practical solution to the very real needs of nineteenth-century single women. But this self-help approach eventually became an important option for anyone with financial need.

House Maintenance Coordinator Handbook - Madison Community Cooperative

This House Maintenance Coordinator Handbook was created by Madison Community Cooperative (MCC) to serve as a reference guide. It includes a detailed role description, things to be aware of, responsibilities checklists, house tool library, delegation guidelines, Work Day guidelines, Madison fire code info, and recommendations for hiring contractors. MCC has shared this handbook with NASCO so that other co-ops may adapt it for their own use. 

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Icône PDF MCC HMC Handbook_compressed (1).pdf