Compersia
Compersia 
Mission Statement We are an egalitarian, income-sharing, intentional community located in the District of Columbia. Community Description Compersia is an intentional community located in the heart of Washington, DC. More than just a group house(s), we are founded on a deep commitment to sharing our labor, resources, and lives – together we can achieve more than any of us could individually. This manifests in many different ways; as a community we are fully income-sharing, with a single joint bank account. We reject the rigid market system and value all community-oriented labor equally, whether it’s working a salaried job, doing housework, freelancing, or community organizing. We are dedicated to the principles of inclusion, feminism, anti-racism, and anti-discrimination. We strive to be egalitarian in all respects, and make decisions transparently and by consensus. We place high value on open, respectful, genuine communication, and desire a healthy, productive, and sustainable world for all people regardless of circumstance or nationality. If you resonate with these ideas then we’d love to hear from you. Our world is your world … let’s join forces! Housing Status: We have land we have developed on Area: 0.08264463 acres Current Residence Types: Room(s) in a house or building Current Number of Residences: 1 Planned number of residences: 4 Planned Residence Types: Room(s) in a house or building Housing Provided: Included in Membership Land owned by: The entire community membership Membership Adult Members: 6 Child Members: 4 Non-member Residents: 0 Percent Women: 50% Percent Men: 50% Percent Transgender: 0% Visitors accepted: Yes Visitor Process: Write us an email or call and leave us a voicemail. We’ll exchange messages, talk to you on the phone, and invite you over to visit… maybe join us for dinner! We have a meet-the-commune dinner once a month. Open to new Members: Yes Membership Process: People who are interested in membership should get to know us by writing or talking with us, joining us for dinner and social events, then writing a formal application for membership and living with us for up to a month. Applications are reviewed by the whole community and applicants complete a clearness with all members (a check-in about their relationship). Membership decisions are made by consensus. If accepted, the applicant becomes a provisional member. They can apply for full membership between 6 and 12 months later. Economics Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: No Shared Income: All or close to all Required Labor Contribution per Week: 50 Open to members with existing debt: Yes Sustainability Practices Energy Infrastructure: We are connected to the grid. Current renewable energy generation: 100% Energy sources: Wind, Clean Energy from the Grid Planned renewable energy generation: 100% Current food produced: Up to 25% Planned food produced: Up to 25% Food produced locally: Up to 25% Lifestyle Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Fire pit, Gym or sports area, Internet, We live in the middle of a city and love using the free resources that offers us. Museums etc. Internet Available: Yes, community provides it Internet Fast?: Yes, exceptionally. Cell Phone Service: Good for most people. Shared meals: Approximately all dinners Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (plants and animals), Mostly Vegetarian, Mostly Vegan, Opportunivore (dumpster diving, nature harvesting, etc.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No – people may eat however they wish. Special Diets OK: Yes Alcohol Use: Yes, used often. Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously. Common Spiritual Practice(s): Not a particularly spiritual or religious community, Atheist, Agnostic, Humanist Spiritual Practice Expected?: No Education Style(s): Public Schooling, Up to each family or individual Healthcare Options: Community Plan Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/compersia/ https://compersia.community/ |
