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Formed: 2003 Established: 1999
UHURU
Rice, Washington,
United States
 Uhuru is a rustic, green, resource-sharing, residential community located in the Huckleberry Mountains near Kettle Falls, WA. Uhuru is organized for the study and practice of sustainable, co-operative rural living; And for the study and use of renewable energy sources, appropriate technology and natural building methods. We have community off-grid power and water systems. There are several straw and clay buildings at various states of completion. There is opportunity for visitors to help with construction and with gardening. We currently have space available for short-term and extended visitors.
 
Website: http://www.myspace.com/uhuru
Contact:
Washington
Phone: (509) 738-4513
Send an Email
Links:
Uhuru Myspace: a networking and friendship site
Last Updated:3/9/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (please call us)
Visitor Process: Best is to call us by telephone at least several days before you would like to visit. We would like to get to know you a little over the phone. We will call you back to give you an answer about visiting at a particular time.
Population
Adult Members:
4
Child Members:
2
Non-member Residents:
1
Open to new adults:
Yes
(We hope to welcome short and long-term visitors for summer 2008)
Gender Balance:
38% M 62% F
(This number is for all members- resident and non-resident)
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(We have 2 decision making groups: Residents and Stewards. Visitors may become decision-making Residents after 6 months. Residents have meetings and make decisions on issues of living together. The Stewards (A.K.A. members) are a group of Residents and Non- Residents who have been involved in the community for at least a year and who have meetings and make decisions about bigger picture issues and permenant changes.)
Identified Leader:
No
(tiers of decision making, levels of membership-stewards, residents, honorary stewards, hosts, and visitors)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Uhuru stewards)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(As long as they can pay their monthly dues and buy food and other necessities)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(: Grown-ups (17 yrs+): 1 hr/day or 4 hr/week or 16 hr/month. Ages 12-16: half the grown-up work requirement)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(: Grown-up (17 yrs+) pay daily, weekly or monthly dues if they stay longer than a week. Residents pay monthly dues. Ages 12-16 pay half the grown-up amount. Non-Resident Members (Stewards) pay a yearly due. The money is used for such things as telephone service, land taxes, repairs and projects.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
20 acres (8.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Community controlled and trust to be completed soon)
Number of Residences:
2
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(We encourage community meals)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(We encourage the eating of local and/or organically grown food for reasons of environmental health, bodily health, and local economic health.)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(There is some meat-eating.)
Social Factors
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
 
 


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Comment from sheglidesby on 7/25/2007 (Reader Rating: 9)
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I am currently an extended visitor at uhuru and love it here. As a guest and friend of this land over the last 10 years, i have seen the natural evolution of this community. The call for more intentional folks is open and ready to receive. There is a good infrastructure for the community, and bylaws and policies to be informed of. An informal phone interview is the first step to being a visitor. Bring your good work ethic, character, and openheart to realize the potentials. If you have pets, please inquire about the pet policy.
Peace be with you
SheGlidesBy

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