Fletcher Collective
Rooms Available NOW!
Fletcher is seeking new members for August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. We are a diverse group of ten individuals who value environmental sustainability, consensus decision making, learning new skills, and having fun! Please take a moment to complete our online application or contact us at fletchercollective@googlegroups.com with questions or for more information.
About The Fletcher Collective
- Great community that cares about Kalamazoo, the environment, and each other
- We buy food together, with an emphasis on local, organic, and nutritious food
- Shared food preparation and shared vegetarian meals five nights a week
- Brand new remodeled kitchen with lots of counter space and high efficiency appliances
- Indoor bike storage room
- Large off-street parking area
- Great yard with raised beds for gardening, fruit trees, flowers, fire pit, and compost
- Easy access to Metro Transit bus system
- Wireless high-speed internet included
- Hardwood floors
- Ample common space and foyer with a piano
- Spacious basement with games, a projects workshop, and tools for member use
- Energy efficient washer, dryer, and water heater
- Access to scholarship money for conferences and trainings
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills through participating with the Kalamazoo Collective Housing board of directors (includes a rent discount for Board participation)
- Lots more!
What to expect when you live at Fletcher
- Good food! Staple foods are available to members for all meals. The house doesn’t buy meat collectively, but members may purchase whatever personal food they like.
- A cooperative community in which all members are collectively responsible for the well-being of the house
- Collective, consensus decision-making
- Collective, civil conflict resolution
- Group budgeting and financial decisions
- Always working to reducing our “ecological footprint” – reducing waste, efficient use of resources, reducing dependence on nonrenewable resources, creating a healthy and nontoxic living environment
- Sharing skills and knowledge that help us become self-sufficient (ex: gardening, cooking, repair and maintenance, etc.)
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from co-op members around the country through organizations like North American Students of Cooperation
- An emphasis on affordable living
- A friendly and fun atmosphere
Responsibilities of members
Fletcher members are committed to regular duties that are listed below. New members should expect to devote several hours per week to a combination of these responsibilities:
- Prompt payment of monthly charges
- House meetings weekly
- Cooking dinner
- Cleaning and chores
- Administrative tasks such as purchasing or event planning
Membership Process
- If you are interested in joining us, please email FletcherCollective@googlegroups.com to set up an optional tour of the house.
- Fill out our Online Application or fill out and print our Paper Application (.doc) for consideration by our current members. We accept applications on a rolling basis - applicants are reviewed in the order that they apply.
- Come to the house for an interview with current house members.
We strive to be an inclusive community that welcomes all, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or spirituality. Together, we work toward dismantling oppression in our lives and communities.
Current Costs
- Double room: $347 per month. Includes rent, utilities, food, and common supplies
- Single room: $445 per month. Includes rent, utilities, food, and common supplies
- One-time refundable security deposit equal to one month's charges
- Compare with other living options
Contract Term
Standard contracts at The Fletcher Collective run from August 1 - July 31. Fletcher does not permit shortened contracts unless a replacement member is secured. Subleasing contracts is allowed.
Questions?
Email us at fletchercollective@googlegroups.com or come to one of our events to chat!
