Communities Directory: Dudley Co-op

Formed: 1958 Established: 1958

Dudley Co-op

Cambridge, Massachusetts,

United States

The Dudley Co-op is currently Harvard College's only student co-operative house. Founded in 1958 as a cheaper, DIY option for commuting students, the two Victorian houses and its 30-40 person community have consistently provided alternative living and learning opportunities for Harvard undergraduates. Vegetarian dinners happen every night, and a well-oiled communal chore system keeps us running (along with the help of Harvard maintenance workers). We often do (optional) fun things together (e.g., special dinners, talent shows, "lingerie study breaks"), and evening meetings are held every 2 or 3 weeks.

Please come for a visit! You can sniff our garden, peruse our library, eat our bread, or just explode the Harvard stereotype.

Website: http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~dudcoop/

Contact:

current Co-Presidents
3 Sacramento St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 United States

Former/Other Names: Center for High Energy Metaphysics, Harvard Co-operative House, Eaton House

Last Updated:7/24/2008

Visitors Accepted

(definitely!)

Visitor Process: send an email, or just drop by for dinner at 6:30pm during the school year.

Population Adult Members: 34 (no longer during summer) Child Members: 0 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new adults: Yes (Harvard undergrads only) Open to new children: No Answer (has never come up, but maybe) Gender Balance: 40% M 60% F (varies) (varies) Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Ethnic Diversity: 15% identify as 'people of color' (varies) Age Focus: Young Adults Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (points system, about 5 hrs/wk) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (semester: board (under $700) + rent to Harvard (about $1,900))
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 1 acres (0.4 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit (Harvard University) Number of Residences: 2	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (communal dinners and purchases with common funds are vegetarian, otherwise up to individual) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No

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