What is a Housing Co-op?
A co-operative is a group of people working together for a common purpose.  In the case of a housing co-op the group  of people are the members who live there, working together to provide affordable housing.

What makes a housing co-op different are the people who live there, and how they share responsibility and control of their homes.  People who live in a co-op aren't just residents or tenants, they are members, and that is important.  As members, people in a housing co-op live and work side by side with one common goal - to make their co-op a healthy, happy place to be.

How Does a Housing Co-operative Work?
We at Appleridge Co-operative Homes are independent, self-directing, and a legal corporation.  The people living in our units form the membership of our corporation.  Each member has one vote in the affairs of the co-op.  Every year the members select, from amongst themselves, a Board of Directors to manage the affairs of the co-op.  We also have a Coordinator who handles the day to day business of the co-op.

The mandate of Appleridge is to provide affordable housing in a comfortable environment for its members.  To be housed at Appleridge Co-op you must first be accepted as a member.  The member selection process is not complicated and can be found by clicking here.

What Kind of Volunteering Will I Have to Do?
The demands are not great and Appleridge does not have specific hours laid out for member participation; however, there are certain requirements to which a member must agree to be accepted for membership.
        -    Pay your housing charges on time
        -    Keep your unit and the grounds in good condition
        -    Attend membership meetings
        -    Help take care of the common areas around each unit
        -    Be a good neighbour
        -    Become involved in your co-op, come out to social activities, volunteer to become part of a committee