Five members of ROC-NH’s (resident-owned-communities-New Hampshire’s) have been honored with the organization’s Above & Beyond awards for outstanding volunteer work in their respective co-op communities across the state, according to communityloanfund.org. Neighbors at Windswept Acres Cooperative said of Raymond Davis and Roger Hebert they clear doors and shovel snow off roofs during snowstorms. Sugar River residents nominated James R. Hanlon because he loans his tools out, helps disabled people carry groceries into their homes, and shovels driveways. At Pleasant Valley Estates, residents praise Natalie Sheldon because “She plants flowers and keeps the beds weeded. Natalie always responds with compassion and caring to residents that call or stop by at all times with pressing issues and concerns. She covers whenever our regular office secretary isn’t available.”
Kim Woods was nominated at Aberdeen West for her selflessness. “Kim has crawled under homes, repaired roofs, and saved our cooperative and members time and money. She uses her own truck and tools to cut down tree limbs and haul debris to the dump. If someone is sick, Kim is always willing to help out with transportation or in any way. Kim is the ‘unsung hero’ of our community.” MHProNews.com understands ROC-NH™ provides financial and technical support to manufactured home communities as they convert to resident-owned co-ops, and assists them in developing leadership, strengthening their communities and building equity. There are 109 resident-owned-communities in New Hampshire. ##
(Photo credit: Kate Harris–l-r, ROC Trainer Gary Faucher, Kim Woods, Natalie Sheldon, James R. Hanlon, Robert Hebert and Raymond Davis)