Living at Ashland

Ashland house is looking for 3 member positions available starting Novemberst.

Members pay $500 per month. $120 of this goes to shared food and the rest pays for rent, supplies and utilities. We have washers and dryers on the premises, wi-fi throughout the building, bathrooms and showers on every floor, as well as personal sinks in every room.

Membership is for one year, minimum. When members cannot fulfill the remainder of their lease, they are responsible for finding a PEWTOPPer (Subletter), who sublets for the remainder of that member’s lease year.

Ashland house is an intentional community, sustained and governed by its members. This means that house decisions are achieved through group consensus. It also means that each member is expected to devote at least four hours a week to the upkeep of the house. This work commitment consists of one hour of chores and three hours either cooking for the house, managing finances or some other house function. Additionally, each member is expected to attend weekly house meetings which usually last a few hours.

In order to live at Ashland house each potential member or PEWTOPPer (Subletter) must complete the following steps:

  1. Fill out our application
  2. Attend a weekly potluck in order to meet our members
  3. Stay at the house for a couple nights
  4. Attend a house meeting
  5. Attend an interview with the current members of the house

If you are interested in applying but one of these criteria cannot be met, please let us know and we may be able to make special accommodations.

Members of color and families are encouraged to join. Apply now if you’re interested.

Apply to live at Ashland

Name

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How did you find out about Stone Soup Co-op?


What’s the best way to get in touch with you?


When are you interested in moving in? If you are subletting, please also indicate a move-out date.


If you are not membershipped now, Do you want to be considered if a spot opens up later on?


Until when?


Rent varies according to room. Monthly rent covers all utilities, supplies and food. Will you be able to meet the monthly rent of $500?

Membership includes a one-time deposit of $500. this fee is reimbursable upon moving out. Will you be able to make this deposit?


Describe your commitment to Social Justice. Please tell us about justice work you have done: your past experiences, your present work, and your future plans…


How do you find Joy?


Stone Soup is committed to equality and support of all its members, and dedicated to doing anti-oppression work within the house. How do you embody social justice in your everyday life? What have you done to contribute to building or supporting a community that you have been a part of?


Why are you interested in living in the Stone Soup community? What do you want to get out of your co-op experience? What skills and experience can you bring to a community?


Is there anything else you want us to know about you?


Do you have any concerns or questions about living in Stone Soup?


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