Lovely room in Berkeley co-op ($560)
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jessie woletz
Jan 31, 2012, 7:48:50 PM1/31/12
to looking-for-housing, Emily Starr Bean
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RAVEN HOUSE
We are a group of 13-14 mostly 20-somethings living cooperatively in both units of a 2-unit house located 4 blocks from Ashby BART in South Berkeley.
We are vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores, but we purchase food without animal-products communally, with egg/milk/cheese/meat etc.
bought by individuals personally. One of our kitchens is strictly vegetarian for the comfort of vegetarians. We purchase communal food that is as organic and as local as possible- produce from the farmer's market, staple items in bulk from a distributor, and other randoms (nut butters, earth-friendly/non-toxic cleaning products) from the store.
Sustainability and food justice is an important house value. We seek to live with people who are conscious of their consumption habits and environmental footprint.
We have bimonthly meetings that operate by consensus, and we are excited about the energy that our new housemates will bring to this setting. Builders and creators (of all types--physically, socially, politically, intellectually) are encouraged to apply.
We all participate in a chore system that requires each of us to do 2 chores per week (cleaning, shopping) and changes monthly(ish). This is the minimum requirement, but we each take on extra tasks as needed. Besides the usual cleaning tasks, the list of house chores includes cooking communal dinners 4 nights a week.
This is a pro-queer, -trans, -woman house. We do not tolerate racism or other forms of hate.
We do not have or want a TV.
Most of us are involved in activities surrounding social justice, economic justice, peace building, environment healing, sustainable food movement, and education.
THE HOUSE
We share a 2 story house with two kitchens, two living rooms, 4 bathrooms, two sets of laundry machines, and a clothesline. We have a garden, 4 hens, a driveway, a bike garage, and a tool shed.
THE ROOM
One of the best rooms in the house. It is medium-sized, has two large windows (facing west and north) with a lot of sun in the afternoon/evening, balcony-access, and a large walk-in closet. It is a little removed from common space, so there is never any noise disturbance. Rent is usually around $560, but fluctuates within a $10 range in each direction. Utilities generally cost about $25-$30, and food ranges between $60 and $100 (you could live off house food if interested) each month.
IDEAL ROOMMATE (you??)
- Considerate, mature, responsible, and reasonably tidy
- Dedicated to cooperative living and participating fully in an intentional community
- Financially stable
- Doing something in your life to improve the world
- At least one or more of the following: Interested in caring for hens, will revitalize our garden, likes to fix things around the house, likes to cook for others, has a special skill to offer, has a lot of cleaning/organizing initiative
MUSTS
- You must be able to pay first month's rent + deposit ($512.70) on moving in, plus an advance deposit of $300 when you decide to move in (move-in day you would pay the additional $212.70)
- You must attend house meetings. We make exceptions for out of town trips or important/time sensitive business.
- You must take your chore commitment seriously
CONTACT us with your info., what you do with your time, your interests, a description of your dedication to cooperative living, commitment to social justice, and/or how you're making the world a better place.
Prince at California
RAVEN HOUSE
We are a group of 13-14 mostly 20-somethings living cooperatively in both units of a 2-unit house located 4 blocks from Ashby BART in South Berkeley.
We are vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores, but we purchase food without animal-products communally, with egg/milk/cheese/meat etc.
bought by individuals personally. One of our kitchens is strictly vegetarian for the comfort of vegetarians. We purchase communal food that is as organic and as local as possible- produce from the farmer's market, staple items in bulk from a distributor, and other randoms (nut butters, earth-friendly/non-toxic cleaning products) from the store.
Sustainability and food justice is an important house value. We seek to live with people who are conscious of their consumption habits and environmental footprint.
We have bimonthly meetings that operate by consensus, and we are excited about the energy that our new housemates will bring to this setting. Builders and creators (of all types--physically, socially, politically, intellectually) are encouraged to apply.
We all participate in a chore system that requires each of us to do 2 chores per week (cleaning, shopping) and changes monthly(ish). This is the minimum requirement, but we each take on extra tasks as needed. Besides the usual cleaning tasks, the list of house chores includes cooking communal dinners 4 nights a week.
This is a pro-queer, -trans, -woman house. We do not tolerate racism or other forms of hate.
We do not have or want a TV.
Most of us are involved in activities surrounding social justice, economic justice, peace building, environment healing, sustainable food movement, and education.
THE HOUSE
We share a 2 story house with two kitchens, two living rooms, 4 bathrooms, two sets of laundry machines, and a clothesline. We have a garden, 4 hens, a driveway, a bike garage, and a tool shed.
THE ROOM
One of the best rooms in the house. It is medium-sized, has two large windows (facing west and north) with a lot of sun in the afternoon/evening, balcony-access, and a large walk-in closet. It is a little removed from common space, so there is never any noise disturbance. Rent is usually around $560, but fluctuates within a $10 range in each direction. Utilities generally cost about $25-$30, and food ranges between $60 and $100 (you could live off house food if interested) each month.
IDEAL ROOMMATE (you??)
- Considerate, mature, responsible, and reasonably tidy
- Dedicated to cooperative living and participating fully in an intentional community
- Financially stable
- Doing something in your life to improve the world
- At least one or more of the following: Interested in caring for hens, will revitalize our garden, likes to fix things around the house, likes to cook for others, has a special skill to offer, has a lot of cleaning/organizing initiative
MUSTS
- You must be able to pay first month's rent + deposit ($512.70) on moving in, plus an advance deposit of $300 when you decide to move in (move-in day you would pay the additional $212.70)
- You must attend house meetings. We make exceptions for out of town trips or important/time sensitive business.
- You must take your chore commitment seriously
CONTACT us with your info., what you do with your time, your interests, a description of your dedication to cooperative living, commitment to social justice, and/or how you're making the world a better place.
Prince at California
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