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Unity Elder Commune

Portland, Oregon,

United States

(no physical address yet. will be in Washington county, oregon)

I am starting a community for the aging. It will be in Washington County, Oregon. Members will be required to help each other to the best of their ability. All members will need only minimal care. Able body caretakers will be present but will not be full-time caregivers. Wheelchair and walker accessible. Geared more for those who can not afford traditional Adult care homes. Daily activities offered. Basically a community where you can age gracefully and give help to your neighbor. A place you can call home and your neihgbor is your family. Current members are christian believers. Strong faith or acceptance is strongly reccommended. Maybe the person next door needs someone to assist with their socks or help them out of bed. Prepare a meal or two. Group meals will be provided 3 times a day. Food cost are included in membership dues. Members will be approved through an in person interview and voted in by other members. Pets will be allowed. The community is in it's beginning stages. Operation projected for February 2009. Waiting list is already in existance.

Contact:

Michelle Howlin
7410 SW Oleson RD #388
Portland, Oregon 97223 United States
Phone: 971-207-3844

Last Updated:10/1/2008

No Answer Regarding Visitors

(not until january 2009)

Population Adult Members: 6 (unsure exact numbers right now) Child Members: 0 Non-member Residents: 2 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: No Age Focus: Seniors (seniors) Age Restrictions: Yes (not specific, in need of others) Which Ages Restricted: (Seniors only home)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (monthly dues) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (no specifics. ability to help) Join Fee: Yes ($100 commitment fee) Regular Fees: Yes (40% of income for monthly dues)
Land and Buildings Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (Potluck style) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: No Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: Yes (Believers in jesus christ) Which Spiritual Path(s): Protestant/Lutheran

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