New RENTAL Community Opening in Washington DC; Opportunity for 55+
From: Ann Zabaldo (zabaldoearthlink.net)
Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:01:42 -0700 (PDT)
A Unique Opportunity for People 55+ to Live in an Innovative, Intentional 
Community!

Do you value your independence but like the idea of living
along side neighbors who actively support one another?

Are you comfortable being around people of all ages, including
families who have been through tough times?

Are you willing to commit to sharing your time and talents to
support your neighbors, just as they’ll be supporting you?

Have you been looking for a community but haven’t found the
right fit yet?

Consider GENESIS, a brand new intentional community scheduled to open
around November 1st in northwest Washington, DC.

http://www.genesisdc.org

Genesis follows the Generations of Hope housing and community
model popularized by Hope Meadows in Illinois.

http://www.generationsofhope.org

http://www.npr.org/2015/08/04/429219678/at-hope-meadows-in-illinois-older-adults-help-families-care-for-foster-children

Genesis is a small intergenerational community consisting of 27
rental apartments that will be home to seniors, families
transitioning from foster care, other families and single folks.

While this is an intergenerational community … the units available now are 
targeted for folks 55+.

Similar to cohousing in many ways, Genesis neighbors commit to
supporting each other and the community through contributing a
set number of hours each quarter.

For example, seniors can help young families with child care, while younger
residents can assist seniors with trips to the doctor or grocery store.

It differs from cohousing in that it is a completely rental community, it is 
not completely self managed and it
will have on-site professionals who will guide the community.

Currently available:

• Two 3-bedroom apartments renting for $1980 per month
o One of these does not require a resident of age 55 + (all other available 
units do,
see below).

• One 2-bedroom apartment renting for $1590 per month
• Two 1-bedroom apartments renting for $1200 per month

Households must meet the following criteria.

1. Have a household income as shown in below — these are the guidelines for 
people w/ household incomes 51-80% of median income in DC:

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1 person household $37,450-47,950

2 person household $42,800-54,800

3 person household $48,150-61,650

4 person household $53,500-68,500

5 person household $57,800-74,000

6 person household $62,100-75,500

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2. HAVE AT LEAST ONE MEMBER WHO IS 55+  (except one of the three bedroom units 
does
not require someone age 55, see above).

3. Commit to supporting each other and the community through a set number of 
hours
each quarter.


To learn more about this new collaborative community and see how it might meet 
your

vision of community plan to attend ONE of  the upcoming information sessions:

Tuesday, Oct. 20th 6:00- 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28th 7-9:30 p.m. 

Light refreshments provided.

All details to register at the Meet Up:

TO REGISTER FOR THE INFORMATION SESSIONS PLEASE SIGN UP THROUGH THE MEET UP:

http://www.meetup.com/Washington-DC-Area-Cohousing

For more information about Genesis, visit www.genesisdc.org where you can 
download
applications, view sample floor plans, and find out other details about life in 
this
unique community.

Contact information:

If you are interested, or have more questions please email

jhojan [at] micasa-inc.org

or call 202-749-1911

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY!

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NOTE:  Mention “Cohousing Referral” and receive a waiver of the $35 application 
fee.
In addition, if you move in, a small donation will be made to Mid-Atlantic 
Cohousing
to support its work in educating and informing the public about cohousing and
community living.
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Best --

Ann Zabaldo
Takoma Village Cohousing
Washington, DC
Principal, Cohousing Collaborative, LLC
Falls Church, VA
703.688.2646


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