About Cooperative Housing

GRACC resident members contribute their time and effort in most of the work involved in maintaining and operating the property. Except when licensed professionals are required, members help with maintenance, grounds keeping, and leadership duties, which significantly reduces costs, helping to keep housing affordable.

Residents in a co-op make collective decisions about the management of the organization, interpersonal best practices, problem-solving, and the upkeep of the properties through democratic processes. This can lead to better outcomes, because having a say in how we live together fosters a sense of mindful community leading to greater housing stability.

GRACC operates as a non-profit, which means we are focused on providing affordable housing rather than generating a profit, creating more affordable housing for our resident members.

As a member of GRACC, residents have their own bedroom, while sharing common area spaces. This allows for more rooms available in the same amount of space comparable to a single-family or multi-family house. This also saves members on utility costs. And we utilize bulk purchasing toward cleaning supplies and basic necessities. 

Members share in the responsibilities of grocery shopping and cooking to enjoy a variety of home-cooked meals each week with the goal of saving time and money while building community.

Residents participate in the governance of the organization. Ten residents  are elected by the residents to serve on our Board of Directors. The Board oversees operations, programming, and policy making. Through our democratic structure, we empower one another to make key decisions about our housing and community.