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Formed: 1996 Established: 1996
Emma Goldman Finishing School
Seattle, Washington,
United States
 The Emma Goldman Finishing School is an intentional community in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle.
Our community is based on the principles of societal change, egalitarianism, nonviolence, ecology, simplicity, and community living. Our home is a fun and supportive place to live. It is also an institution working to build economic, political, and cultural alternatives. We see ourselves as part of a growing infrastructure designed to oppose and replace the dominant system.
As an egalitarian community, we value our labor equally. Some of us work more hours at jobs that bring in money; others work more around the house and on community projects. Regardless, we all contribute equal time to meet the needs of our community members in terms of food, shelter, transportation, health care, and retirement.
 
Website: http://egfs.org
Contact:
Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 206-324-6822
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Links:
http://egfs.org: Emma Goldman Finishing School
http://thefec.org: The Federation of Egalitarian Communities
Former/Other Names: Beacon Hill House
Last Updated:2/28/2013
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Visitors! Please come to our community dinners on the 1st Wednesday of every month! Contact us for details!)
Visitor Process: We have a very limited ability to host overnight guests. Please call or email ahead of time.
Network Affiliations:
FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities
Population
Adult Members:
7
Child Members:
1
(Emma's is still in discussion about having other children join the community.)
Non-member Residents:
3
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
(open to discussion)
Gender Balance:
35% M 65% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
5% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(we have weekly meetings to discuss and decide)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(negotiable to a limited extent)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.1 acres (0.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(we're working on growing more; we also make use of local agriculture)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Vegetarian only
(we also accomodate vegan diets)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(no smoking inside the house.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
(up to parent(s))
 
 
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