Members do not own their own units. Members come together at meetings to elect a Board of Directors, to approve the annual budget and approve by-laws. Other members work on committees or they perform various tasks to help with the work involved in running the co-op. Members do not need special skills to get involved. They learn from one another and in special training sessions designed for Co-operative members.
Members get to know each other through their working together in the co-op.
This involvement creates a sense of community and a safe place for children and adults. Anyone can apply to live in a housing co-op. Co-ops are also home to people with different kinds of disabilities and who have special needs. A willingness to live in a diverse community is important in order to be a Co-operative member. Some households pay the market housing charge, and other households pay an assisted housing charge that is based on income.