Living at Peace Village Co-op
Many people wonder how living in a housing co-op may differ from a typical apartment rental or single-family homeownership. In the videos below, some of the initial members of Peace Village Co-op share their experience during the first year of occupancy.
"I came from very high rents and unpredictable circumstances into a place that I can afford, and a cooperative, which Ive really been looking forward to being a part of since I was a child. I'm very happy with the situation here. I believe in my bones that we are a family here. Whether we like it or not."
— Ellie, Peace Village Resident
Meet Auraleigha
Auraleigha shares how living in a co-op has given her a sense of safety and grounding. She explains that being in this community feels like "a full exhale".
Meet Laura-Marie
Laura-Marie talks about the love that has formed for her fellow neighbors and the "pain around home" that many residents carry from living in a culture that hasn't met their needs.
Meet Patti
Patti shares how living at the co-op has impacted her, after living the first 75 years of her life in "silo solo." She explains, "its an opportunity to create and be a part of a whole different world that most people don't get the opportunity to live in... I'm very grateful."
Meet Ellie
Ellie shares how her living situation has changed since moving into the co-op, and explains that the residents "are a family here, whether we like it or not."
Meet Trey
Trey talks about how living at the the village has been life saving not that he finally feels safe. He says, "we take care of each other, which is a whole new experience for me, and I'm pretty sure it is for everybody else... you're actually with people who care about you, and care about where they live.."
Meet Ann-Marie
Ann-Marie talk about how socially isolating it's been having children with disabilities. "It's been quite wonderful to re-introduce ourselves into a community... it's definitely been life changing for me."
Meet Ming
Ming talks about building "a just community" and how different committees are taking on different tasks around the village. "SquareOne is empowering people to take action on their own."
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