| House Info | |
|---|---|
| Coop Name | The Junkyard |
| Address | MLK near Virginia |
| Parent organization | Independent |
| Geographical area | North-ish Berkeley |
| Contact | thejunkyard AT googlegroups.com |
| House theme | Veggie to Vegan |
| Number of occupants | 11-ish |
| Sex ratio | 6W, 5M |
| Food service | yes |
| Number of weekly communal meals | 5 |
| Food politics | Many |
| Average weekly workshift | Rotating Love-shifts, time variable |
| Decision process | consensus |
| House meeting frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Pets | Alas, we are allergic to non human creatures |
Description
Please write a few lines about your co-op.
We are an eclectic bunch of 11-ish grad students, non-profiters and free spirits in our 20's and 30's. We cook vegan/vegetarian dinners 5 nights/week and share household chores and shopping, in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Many are active in politics and the community, and all are interested in living in an environmentally sustainable way. We are a close-knit household, though most of us maintain a healthy balance of home and outside life. Occasional parties, hiking trips, bowling excursions, etc. are some of our kicks.
Downtown, UC campus, BART, and everything else you could ever need are a 10-20 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride.
When did you form? Briefly, what is your co-op history?
June 2004
The Creation Story is strictly in oral history form, presentable on demand.
What is the long term vision of your co-op?
Let's buy some land!
Do you own or rent your living space?
Rent
Are there any social or environmental causes that unite your co-op?
An absolute plethora
Describe your co-op's themes.
Hella gung ho.
What skills can residents of your co-op offer the community?
Mad bike mania, cilantro-optional dishes, late night climatology tutorials
What features of your co-op (as a whole) can you offer the community?
Maddie popcorn seasoning recipes, invitations to dinner
What services do you desire from our community that we do not currently have?
More mixers. Invitations to your garden.
What would you like to gain from this directory project?
Delving into the grand scheme of things.
