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Formed: 2000 Established: 2003
Ella Jo Baker Intentional Community Co-op
Washington, District Of Columbia,
United States
 The Ella Jo Baker Intentional Community Cooperative is a limited-equity cooperative and multicultural association of activists of modest means. We have deliberately chosen to live together and work cooperatively to create a lifestyle that reflects the values of the Nguzo Saba, better known as the Kwanzaa Principles. We get our inspiration from Ella Jo Baker, who committed her life to the building of cooperation and participatory democracy for the purpose of bringing about social justice.
  Status: Active
Contact:
EJBICC
Post Office Box 34231
Washington, District Of Columbia 20043-4331 United States
Phone: 202-232-2276
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Last Updated:8/12/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Email or call first and we'll be happy to show you around!
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Population
Adult Members:
15
Child Members:
7
Non-member Residents:
2
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
5% M 95% F
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
(We arrive to proposals by consensus before we take votes.)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(All members also serve on the board and typically volunteer up to 5 hours/week)
Join Fee:
Yes
($2,000, which is returned upon moving out)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(we pay monthly dues, plus occasiona fundraising fees for special items/needs)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
Number of Residences:
6
(We own 6 buildings, which have been rehabbed into 15 apartments, plus a community room and shared backyard space)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(though we've started a small community garden)
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
(occasional dinners)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(up to the individual)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(up to the individual; not at gatherings)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 


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