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It’s Not Just the Curtain: Crossing the Class Divide at the Bloomington Catholic Worker
Posted on March 28, 2018 by1 Comment
Distinctions and boundaries between community members and their homeless guests can be problematic sometimes, but they are also what allow the sharing and caring to continue.
Combating Racism, One Community at a Time
Posted on March 26, 2018 by1 Comment
Catholic Worker communities throughout the Midwest examine themselves, make changes, and reach out in an effort to overcome the insidious influences of white supremacy.
4 New Digital Books for Instant Reading
Posted on March 24, 2018 by4 New Digital Books for Instant Reading by Kim Kanney, Community Bookshelf Manager Are you ready to begin your next book? Start reading today! We have a… Read More
Class, Race, and Privilege in Intentional Community
Posted on March 24, 2018 byA co-owner of Heart-Culture Farm Community explores ways to use her privilege to help create a society where people are truly equal.
I’m Not a Racist, But Racism Is In Me—and in My Community
Posted on March 22, 2018 byPredominantly white communities are going to stay that way until they acknowledge and address racism. Here is some guidance for doing that.
Reflections on Class from a Newbie at Rocky Hill Cohousing
Posted on March 20, 2018 by2 Comments
A cohousing project’s budget can help address class and classism—but the community also needs to articulate and explore its culture’s underlying or hidden rules.
White Bias, Black Lives: When Unconscious Bias Affects Your Community
Posted on March 18, 2018 byMembers of Sunward Cohousing recognize and attempt to transform their community’s differential treatment of white-skinned and dark-skinned neighborhood children.
The Internship Experience at La Cite Ecovillage, New Hampshire
Posted on March 17, 2018 byA guest post by Leonie Brien Integrating into the community has been really easy for us so far. The community is always thrilled to celebrate any holidays just to… Read More
Growing Inclusivity in Cohousing: Stories and Strategies
Posted on March 16, 2018 byFamiliar with both privilege and marginalization, a queer Latina cohouser shares experiences and perspectives on confronting racial and ethnic homogeneity.
Permaculture Design Course, Aug 6-18, 2018, La Cite Ecovillage, New Hampshire
Posted on March 15, 2018 by*To reserve your space, please email the application or mail with full 25 % security deposit payment, payable to The Ecovillage Institute, 85 B, Angels Road, Colebrook NH, 03576 Course… Read More
Barriers to Diversity in Community
Posted on March 14, 2018 by1 Comment
An organizer of Charlotte Cohousing in North Carolina offers several ways intentional communities unintentionally exclude her fellow people of color.
Moving Beyond White Fragility: Lessons from Standing Rock
Posted on March 12, 2018 byBonded by a shared mission, indigenous water protectors and their white allies find a safe space for giving and receiving honest feedback about white privilege and unconscious acts of racism.
On “Waiting” for People of Color
Posted on March 10, 2018 by4 Comments
On the land where his grandfather was born a slave, the founder of a nascent intentional community reflects on the challenges of attracting people of color, and the project’s next steps.
Moving Beyond Diversity Towards Collective Liberation: Weaving the Communities Movement into Intersectional Justice Struggles
Posted on March 8, 2018 byThe co-organizer of the People of Color Sustainable Housing Network shares strategies for deepening your community’s work on issues of race, class, and privilege.
Beauty and Brokenness: Digesting Grief into Gratitude for Justice
Posted on March 7, 2018 byA child of the Indian middle class immerses herself in the grassroots sustainability movement in Portland, Oregon and shares lessons learned on her journey.
Cohousing Conferences in 2018!
Posted on March 6, 2018 byCohousing Conferences in 2018! Regional Cohousing Conference – Boulder CO Canadian Cohousing Conference – Vancouver BC Regional Cohousing Conference – Amherst MA by Sky Blue, FIC Executive Directory The FIC is… Read More
Class, Race, and Privilege, #178: Free Issue Download and Contents
Posted on March 6, 2018 byThe Spring 2018 edition of Communities, focused on “Class, Race, and Privilege,” is now available for free download from ic.org/communities. The issue looks unflinchingly at a major “elephant in the room”—the relative lack of racial and class diversity in most ICs, at least in North America—while suggesting ways of recognizing, understanding, and addressing it. Authors share stories of obstacles they’ve encountered (from both sides of the privilege equation) and positive steps they and their groups have taken to move toward greater inclusivity and equity. They also reflect honestly on the deep-rootedness of unconscious racism, of social and cultural barriers, of problems of power, privilege, classism, “white fragility,” and more.
Find Direction with Communities Directory
Posted on February 17, 2018 byFind Direction with the Communities Directory by Kim Kanney, Community Bookshelf Manager In a time of global and domestic conflict we need CONNECTION, not divisiveness. We need… Read More
Fundraising for the Revolution – Community Builders Forum – Webinar #7
Posted on February 7, 2018 byBeing true to yourself, and keeping your sanity, while raising money What to look forward to in this webinar: We’ll conduct most of this webinar “clinic” style. That means that… Read More
Community-Building in the City
Posted on February 1, 2018 byIn its formative and early stages, Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing in Seattle encounters both challenges and successes.
Help share the Wisdom of Communities with the world – crowdfunding!
Posted on January 27, 2018 byHelp Share the Wisdom of Communities Crowdfunding our new 4-volume book series A Radical Idea Here’s a Radical Idea: We can work together to take care of… Read More
Making a Case for Urban Cohousing
Posted on January 21, 2018 byUrban cohousing offers a unique alternative that still allows access to the amenities, conveniences, and vibrancy of city life.
Green and Resilient Neighborhoods: Portland, Oregon and Beyond
Posted on January 11, 2018 byColumbia Ecovillage, Cully Grove Garden Community, Kailash Ecovillage, River Road Neighborhood, and elsewhere embody diverse, promising approaches to re-greening our lives.
Compact Community at Maitreya EcoVillage in Eugene, Oregon
Posted on January 1, 2018 by3 Comments
Urban development needs sufficient density to support functional public transit, bicycling, and walking—while also staying beautiful, fun, green, and rich with community.
Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage: A 13-Year-Old Retrofit Ecovillage in Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted on December 21, 2017 byWhile it involves inevitable struggles, this replicable model both forms community and provides an ecological framework for living in the city.
Taking a stand for a sustainable and peaceful human presence on the planet
Posted on December 16, 2017 byTaking a stand for a sustainable and peaceful human presence on the planet by Sky Blue, FIC Executive Director Escalating Global Crisis – ICs are a Response It’s… Read More
Honoring the Conversation: Turning a Neighborhood into a Community in Intown Atlanta
Posted on December 11, 2017 byFace-to-face conversation strengthens the sense of community among the diverse constituencies of a nonprofit Land Trust.
The last 30 years have been practice – this is not a dress rehearsal
Posted on December 9, 2017 byWhy am I asking you to give to the Foundation for Intentional Community? A message from Sky Blue, FIC Executive Director … Read More
Envisioning Community in 2047
Posted on December 7, 2017 byMa’ikwe Ludwig has played various roles with the FIC over the last 20 years. Full bio below. The FIC celebrated it’s 30th anniversary this year. A lot has happened in… Read More
DC Community Evolution and Change: Perspectives from Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Posted on December 1, 2017 byWhile time has brought increased gentrification, a faith-based community’s fight for social justice in DC is far from over.
