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!
We are an egalitarian, income-sharing, intentional community located in the District of Columbia.
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.
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.
The whole membership decides collectively.
Everyone must agree before moving forward.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
All member income goes into common pool for community use.
Labor: Yes (50 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
Communal living with shared resources, property, and often income or work responsibilities
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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