These RESOURCES are a sampling of some of the innovative models being developed both nationally and in local communities:
Co-Adobe offers a unique matchmaking service to provide single moms the opportunity to share housing, while pooling resources and finances with another single mom of their choosing. www.co-abode.com
Center for Non Violent Communication is a global organization that helps people peacefully and effectively resolve conflicts in personal, organizational, and political settings. http://www.cnvc.org/
Communities Magazine – The primary resource for information, issues, stories and ideas about intentional communities in North America—from urban co-ops to cohousing groups, ecovillages and rural communes. http://communities.ic.org/
Governace Alive – Dynamic Governance is a decision making and governance model that rewires the decision-making process. http://www.governancealive.com/dynamic-governance/
Intentional Communities – (Fellowship of Intentional Communities, FIC) The Fellowship for Intentional Community nurtures connections and cooperation among communitarians and their friends. http://www.ic.org/
The Cohousing Association – Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own neighborhoods. Cohousing residents are consciously committed to living as a community. http://www.cohousing.org/
The Transition Network – An inclusive community of professional women, 50 and forward, whose changing life situations lead them to seek new connections, resources, and opportunities. www.TheTransitionNetwork.org
Village to Village Network – VtV helps communities establish and manage their own Villages. www.vtvnetwork.org
Women for Living in Community – Advocating for alternative housing choices as we age to share information, form connections and take action. Coaching, speaking, workshops, and resources. www.womenlivingincommunity.com
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