Resources at ICRC  

A Reference Library with articles, books, and videos including: Intentional Community Directories, Communities Magazines, books on topics such as Group Communication, CoHousing and Eco-Villages, Consensus and Facilitation, How to Find or Start a Community, and many other related subjects such as green building and growing your own food. 

News and updates from the FIC (Fellowship for Intentional Communities) The FIC has been an umbrella organization for intentional communities for decades.  They hold annual gatherings, publish Communities Magazine, and the “bible” of intentional communities…The Intentional Communities Directory, as well as a very comprehensive website:  www.ic.org.  We’ll keep you posted on their latest events.

Information on each community we locate, providing detailed information for those interested in learning more about specific communities.

Computer Access to search the internet for additional information.

 

Current ICRC Wish List

Large plants for well lighted window area

4x6 or 5x7 oriental rug for window space

Community Artwork (paintings/posters)

Community related books (in good condition) for lending library

Small TV  (preferable with built in video player or DVD) to present IC related videos

Skilled volunteers in:

web design/editing

Information for our database and reference books on local and regional communities, co-op housing, etc.

 

COMING SOON to ICRC

Community Share Board where people can place notices about community related events, land for sale, community homes for sale, new or forming communities, and more.

Community Resource Lending Library – Where people share books and other resources regarding community living and related topics.

Events and Gatherings – This will include an annual Intentional Communities EXPO inviting all the regional communities and community related businesses to participate. We will also co-sponsor different presentations and workshops on community living to be held at the center and at larger venues throughout the year.

FUTURE Resources may include:  Extended hours, a Community Business Resource Center, Community Tours, a Lending Library, Bookstore with New and Used Books, Community Matching Service, Speakers Bureau, and Intentional Community Resource Centers in other locations.