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Seeking Brigadoon: A Community of Dance-Campers Finds a Permanent Homeplace
Posted on February 10, 2019 byAfter 40 years of summer camps and other gatherings with shifting locations, Dance New England finally lands on its own 417 acres.
Streaming Community Videos!
Posted on February 8, 2019 byWatch This! More people are tuning in to learn about intentional communities, and discovering FIC as a resource to connect to the movement. FIC first launched a Youtube Channel to share a… Read More
Starhawk Recognized for 2019 Kozeny Communitarian Award
Posted on February 6, 2019 byThe Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC) recognizes Starhawk as the 2019 recipient of the Kozeny Communitarian Award, honoring of the indomitable spirit of Geoph Kozeny (1949-2007), who devoted his adult life… Read More
Job Opening: Marketing & Outreach Coordinator for CoHousing Solutions
Posted on February 4, 2019 byWould you love to use your marketing and social media skills to benefit communities? Apply to become our Marketing & Outreach Coordinator! If you have marketing, graphic design, and administrative… Read More
The Encyclopedic Guide to American Intentional Communities, by Timothy Miller
Posted on January 29, 2019 byIt may be a mouthful to say, but it sure is fitting for this nearly 600 page, incredibly comprehensive guide to American intentional communities. This encyclopedic book chronicles from the… Read More
3 Neighboring Communities host 300+ People!
Posted on January 23, 2019 byWhat if we shared more meals? Not to mention all of the hours planning, shopping, preparing, and cleaning up for meals! What if we shared more tasks? And how about… Read More
Community for the Health of it
Posted on January 21, 2019 byNational Cohousing Conference, May 30 – June 2, 2019 The FIC is a proud co-sponsor of the 2019 National Cohousing Conference, hosted by the Cohousing Association of the US. We’ll… Read More
1,400 People Every Day!
Posted on January 14, 2019 byBringing Communities to the People! Every single day about 1,400 people visit the online Communities Directory. That is about 2 unique individuals every single minute! About 40,000 people per month —… Read More
It’s not too late!
Posted on January 1, 2019 byWelcome to 2019! The holidays are officially behind us, and with them, the holiday giving season. This time of year can bring so much joy, and it can also bring… Read More
Planet Community – Episode 3 – Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage
Posted on December 31, 2018 byWe have to transform our cities! Over 50% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and it’s only increasing. Models for sustainable, equitable, urban community must be developed. In… Read More
Reaffirming Our Values into the New Year
Posted on December 27, 2018 byWidening the Scope of Community We at the Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC) are extremely grateful to have you as a part of our shared network of communities. During these… Read More
What it Takes to Create Community Connection
Posted on December 3, 2018 byCommon Conceptions of Community How can we create community connection — including more support, belonging, smiles, and growth — in our lives? Bianca Heyming gave a TED talk based on… Read More
Thanks for the Fun on #GiveItAwayTuesday!
Posted on November 28, 2018 byWhat a fun day it was yesterday! From 8am to 8pm on Tuesday November 27, many of staff, board, and supporters of FIC hosted a marathon event we called #GiveItAwayTuesday.… Read More
Give It Away! — List of Free Resources for Cooperation
Posted on November 21, 2018 byFree Resources for Cooperation! For #GiveItAwayTuesday we are celebrating the spirit of generosity, gratefulness, and sharing, by giving it back! The 27th of November is the globally celebrated day of… Read More
Transforming FIC
Posted on November 19, 2018 by5 Comments
Developments for FIC at Organizational Meeting at Twin Oaks The Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC) met for its twice annual Organizational Meeting at the end of October. For over… Read More
Planet Community – Episode 2 – Student Housing Cooperatives
Posted on November 19, 2018 byWhat is it like to live in a Student Housing Cooperative? Quite different than a typical student dorm experience, a Student Housing Cooperative is more like “the University of Life!”… Read More
Join FIC for Giveaways on #GiveItAwayTuesday
Posted on November 19, 2018 byConnect With FIC for a Day of Giving Back! We are inspired to give back and show our love of community on this global day of giving – November… Read More
What Keeps Living Community Thriving?
Posted on November 12, 2018 byWhat keeps living community thriving? Foundations: Mission, Vision, Values Being among young communards, elders in the movement, and aspiring community builders I have witnessed what can make community living thrive… Read More
Top 5 Questions – Building an Ecovillage
Posted on November 10, 2018 byTop 5 Questions to Ask When Building an Ecovillage A Look Inside Wisdom of Communities Volume 4 by Kim Kanney, Community Bookstore manager Finally! Our fourth and final volume of… Read More
GaiaYoga: The Art and Wisdom of Living Holistically—Unifying Spirit, Self, Community, and Earth
Posted on November 10, 2018 byThe cofounder of GaiaYoga Gardens traces the life journey that led him through various intentional community experiences and teachers to seven “yes”’s—ultimately forming a comprehensive vision of a new “Domain 9” culture consciously designed to be in alignment with all of who we actually are.
The Revolution will be Podcasted
Posted on November 5, 2018 byAre you Listening? We’re searching for hope, we’re fighting for change, we’re learning new tactics and strategies, and we’re uniting to make a difference together. Activists, journalists, citizens, and revolutionaries… Read More
Collaborating for a Regenerative Future
Posted on October 31, 2018 byWritten by: Cynthia Tina — How can we steward a more sustainable and regenerative future for North America? This was the central inquiry during a three day event called the… Read More
Perennial Lessons from Historical Communities
Posted on October 30, 2018 by1 Comment
A modern-day communitarian “networks” with Fourierist communities of the 1840s by examining their lives together and noticing enduring themes, challenges, and solutions.
The Gifts of Gathering
Posted on October 23, 2018 byOrganizing and cleaning up after Midwest Catholic Worker gatherings can be hard work—but are more than counterbalanced by the inspiration, connection, and sense of greater purpose they provide.
The Cohousing Research Network: A Community Approach to Communities Research
Posted on October 16, 2018 byThe collaborative research process in this “virtual intentional community” comes with challenges, but the personal and collective outcomes of collaboration prove worth the trouble.
10 Most Common Mistakes in Consensus
Posted on October 15, 2018 by10 Most Common Mistakes in Consensus A Sneak Peak Inside Wisdom of Communities, Volume 3: Communication in Community by Kim Kanney, Community Bookstore Manager In our new publication series, Wisdom… Read More
How to Help One Another: Connecting Cohousing Communities in a Regional Network
Posted on October 9, 2018 byIn the PDX-Plus Cohousing Group, individual member groups find it simultaneously reassuring, daunting, and energizing to learn that their challenges and joys in living intentionally in community are shared.
Road Update #3 – Planet Community Midwest Tour
Posted on September 29, 2018 byPlanet Community Midwest Tour Update #3 from the Filmmakers Here is another report from the road from filmmakers Aaron Murphy and Rae Machado of Skillly Media on their journey to film Planet… Read More
Inclusivity and Disability
Posted on September 28, 2018 by2 Comments
Cohousing aspires to be as inclusive as possible, but North American culture suppresses conversation about disability and health. How can communities create processes to address previously invisible needs?
Road Update #2 – Planet Community Midwest Tour
Posted on September 26, 2018 byPlanet Community Midwest Tour Personal Update #2 from the Road The following are reports from the road provided by filmmakers Aaron Murphy and Rae Machado of Skillly Media as they film the… Read More
