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Healthcare
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Home care crisis drives innovation for aging in place

Home care is rapidly growing, but low aide wages, high turnover, and limited benefits persist; cooperative models and registries improve pay, retention, and worker control.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

Envisioning the Future of Cooperatives: A Conversation with Christina Clamp | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world.
Social justice
Agriculture
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

The Case for a Co-op Mutualist Fund: Why Co-ops Should Invest in Themselves - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Cooperatives can build collective wealth and meet diverse community needs but face minimal federal support and must pursue self-financing and internal resources.
Real estate
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
5 months ago

What Is the Difference Between a Co-op and a Condo?

A condo means you own a specific unit and a share of common areas.
A co-op means you own shares in a corporation that owns the building, granting you a lease for your unit.
Financing for co-ops can be more complex due to the share-based ownership.
Condos generally offer more freedom in terms of unit modifications and rental policies.
Real estate
fromwww.bloomberg.com
6 months ago

New York Is the Front Line of the War on Cities

Amalgamated Housing Cooperative in the Bronx was established as the first limited equity cooperative in the US, providing affordable housing for union members.
Food & drink
fromEater NY
6 months ago

A Pakistani Food Cart Finds a More Permanent Home

Karachi Kabab Boiz is now serving Pakistani kebab rolls in Jackson Heights with plans for continued street cart operation.
Venture
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Can Blockchain Rebuild Trust in Global Cooperatives? | HackerNoon

Human society relies on trust, enabling cooperation for collective benefit despite inherent uncertainties.
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