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HW Flesher Housing Cooperative

Vancouver, British Columbia,

Canada

H.W. Flesher Housing Cooperative is a community of people with shared responsibility for each other, our homes, and our neighbourhood.

Our community consists of 100 units, on 4.5 landscaped acres, each with a private entrance door leading directly to the outside.

Five of our units are modified to accommodate various disabilities and many of our units are unique, with beautiful views, peaked ceilings, and two patios.

The design has cleverly left ample room for spacious patios and green space where neighbors will often meet.

The location is ideal for access to anywhere in the Vancouver lower mainland, with quick access to transit routes or highway routes, and 20 minutes from the airport.

As our main social event, we have an annual barbecue complete with entertainment, dancing, and open stage. At Halloween the Co-op gathers after trick-or-treating for fireworks and hot chocolate; the children vote this as our most popular event.

The sense of community and belonging that is created from these events—and our regular general meetings—is essential for living in a growing cosmopolitan city like Vancouver, BC.

Our little village—as we like to think of it—has developed committees on which to volunteer that suit all interests. As participation is required in the Co-op, there are many committees to chose from, such as Maintenance, Landscaping, Social, Finance, Board of Directors, Membership, Newsletter, and Special needs, to name a few.

Volunteering on these committees has enhanced many members’ lives and has required people to meet and know their neighbours and thereby accomplish a safe and secure living environment.

We do not have regular vacancies; they come sporadically and are filled by our interviewed potential members, based on the family size and unit size. A real home is worth waiting for!

Website: http://hwfleshercoop.ca

Contact:

Membership Committee
A24 - 3545 E. 43rd. Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia V5R 5X5 Canada
Phone: 604-433-1274

Last Updated:12/9/2008

Visitor Process: Visit our website, or come by 3545 East 43rd Avenue in Vancouver, BC, and pick up an application for membership.

Population Adult Members: 150 (approx.) Child Members: 50 (approx.) Non-member Residents: 30 Open to new adults: Yes Gender Balance: 30% M 70% F Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Ethnic Diversity: 0% identify as 'non-white' Age Focus: No Focus Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Identified Leader: Yes (Membership - Committees - BOD)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (min.4 hours per month + 1 meeting/mo) Join Fee: Yes (Share is $1500) Regular Fees: Yes (monthly housing charges)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 1.5 acres (0.6 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 100 (garden apartments + townhouses)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (townhouses have a fruit tree, herbs etc. can be grown on each patio) Share Community Meals: Rarely (Potluck dinners are common. Large Events are a few times a year. Come and help us increase that) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No (Every individual may choose his/her faith convictions.) Which Spiritual Path(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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