Last updated: Aug 26, 2020



Housing cooperatives and our members are in a unique position during the COVID-19 outbreak to utilize the values and skillsets we've prioritized as a movement: concern for community, responsibility, mutual aid, solidarity, and organization.

NASCO is working to continue our mission to provide resources and encouragement to housing cooperatives across North America during this global crisis. We are shifting our programming to meet the situation, providing space for cooperatives to build and share action plans, and connecting co-ops to resources as needed.

NASCO is taking proactive steps to support our members and the communities that they are embedded within during the pandemic. We are continuously evaluating the situation and adjusting as needed.



See below for:

NASCO Programming Updates

Remote Member Visits

We have suspended NASCO member visits that require travel until further notice and are increasing our offering of remote trainings and consultations to member co-ops. Remote member visits include one or two workshops of your choice. If your co-op would like to schedule a member visit, please contact bronwyn@nasco.coop.

We have suspended NASCO member visits that require travel until further notice and are increasing our offering of remote trainings and consultations to member co-ops. Remote member visits include one or two workshops of your choice. If your co-op would like to schedule a member visit, please contact bronwyn@nasco.coop. Updates to NASCO Trainings

Staff have reviewed all trainings planned for each member interaction to include updates on changes in best practices for health and safety, maintenance and finance planning, and changes in facilitation to fit the necessary change in the medium used.

Staff have reviewed all trainings planned for each member interaction to include updates on changes in best practices for health and safety, maintenance and finance planning, and changes in facilitation to fit the necessary change in the medium used. InstituteNASCO Institute will be held online this November 5-8, 2020.

Cooperative Living in COVID-19 Resources

Co-op Economic Resources & Funding

If your co-op needs assistance applying for any of these funding sources, Click here to request COVID-19 loan application assistance for your co-op from NASCO.

Mutual Aid, Advocacy & Social Justice Wisdom

Students

Remote work

We are encouraging our network to practice radical solidarity through this time by sharing information, building resources, and bridging gaps for folks with differing vulnerabilities.

Remember that everyone processes stress and emotions differently. Be gentle with each other and extend grace, empathy, and patience. Check in often.

Take time to talk through and share concerns as a community. Revisit your community agreements. Use this information and other reliable sources to create a community action plan.



Join the NASCO Slack to connect with other co-ops about action plans and community care resources.

Please reach out to NASCO staff at info@nasco.coop if you need support.

NASCO is committed to continuing to provide services to our member cooperatives, regardless of their ability to pay their annual NASCO dues. From support on loan applications to offering paid remote internship placements for emerging cooperative leaders, NASCO is there for our members to provide critical support and offer a vision for collective resiliency. We kindly ask that you join us in supporting our incredible network of housing cooperatives. Your gift will help to ensure that NASCO is able to provide both immediate support to cooperatives and sustained leadership development to cooperators across North America.

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