Communities Directory: Audre Lorde Cooperative House

Formed: 1996 Established: 1996

Audre Lorde Cooperative House

Madison, Wisconsin,

United States

The membershipping process involves the attendance of three house dinners (we eat at 7pm every day except Saturdays) and the completion of a membership meeting which we try and schedule to coincide with your third dinner. The membership meeting gives house members and prospective house members an opportunity to ask questions of one another and allows the house to ensure that all incoming members are open-minded, thoughtful, and respectful of all people, cultures, and ideas.

To those membershipping from outside of Madison: If it will be difficult or expensive for you to attend 3 dinners you can write a detailed letter about yourself and why you are interested in living with us to take the place of the first 2 dinners. Upon your arrival in Madison you can come for your third dinner and we can schedule your membership meeting!

Want to become a food co-oper?

If you are looking for an affordable way to eat well and be part of the community, you can membership to become a food co-oper! For $95 a month you can purchase a share of the food we buy as a house and partake in our tasty dinners! Food co-opers have 24-hour access to the houses food supply, and will be expected to contribute 2 hours of cooking or dish-washing each week.

Membership meetings

As mentioned above, we are an actively racial justice, pro-People-of-Color, pro-Feminist, and pro-Queer/LGBT-loving household. These are our house values and we are seeking new members who share in our desire to create and perpetuate this type of environment. Please come to your meeting prepared to demonstrate thoughtful consideration of these values as well as why you are interested in cooperative living.

"Without Community There Is No Liberation"

If you have any questions please call the co-op at (608) 259-1976 or email us at audrelordecoop@gmail.com

Website: http://www.madisoncommunity.coop/house.cfm?HouseID=2

Contact:

625 N. Frances St.
Madison, Wisconsin 53703 United States
Phone: 608-259-1976

Last Updated:12/11/2008

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: If you're interested in visiting, feel free to come and have dinner with us Monday - Friday @ 6:00pm, or on Sunday @ 5:30pm! To stay overnight or longer, we would appreciate a call in advance (608.259.1976). If you're unable to call, you can just stop by... we would then arrange a "crasher meeting" to establish an understanding of our house policies, etc., and to approve your "crasher" status. We welcome visitors!!!

Affiliations: Madison Community Cooperative (MCC)

:: Avalon Cooperative House

:: The Phoenix Cooperative House

:: Orton Cooperative House

:: Syntropy Cooperative House

:: Ofek Shalom Cooperative House

:: Lothlórien Cooperative House

:: Hypatia Cooperative House

:: Friends' Cooperative House

:: Ambrosia Cooperative House

:: International Cooperative House (ICH)

Network Affiliations:

Madison Community Cooperatives

Population Adult Members: 15 Child Members: 0 (Though we're mostly children at heart!!) Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 45% M 55% F	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: Yes (If you are a new member of MCC/NASCO, there are currently (as of 2005) $76 worth of one-time membership fees, and then a $50 deposit to Emma's and a $200 deposit to MCC.) Regular Fees: Yes (Monthly payments for own room, as well as $90 for food and supplies)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (We support local organic farms as much as possible. There is always a vegan option for community dinners) Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Smoking is not allowed in common space (in house), with the exception of the porch during occasional parties!)	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Shared Spiritual Path: No

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