Rent Range | Numbers of Rooms | Numbers of residents | Adults | Children |
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$365-550 | 7 | 7-12 | 7 | 0 |
If you are interested in membershipping with Sofia, please reach out to sofiamembership@madisoncommunity.coop!
We have a 3 step process. Current house members vote on each step before proceeding with the next one:
Applicants will have the opportunity to review our full policy book before membershipping.
Sofia extends an initial trial lease of 3 months to ensure fit for everyone.
Welcome to Sofia Cooperative! Sofia Co-op is a beautiful house located on the near-East side, within walking distance of Willy St. Co-Op, several parks, Lake Monona, and many great restaurants and community resources. Our house features hardwood floors, three porches, a backyard with garden boxes, and ample attic storage.
We strive to create a clean, cozy, and warm atmosphere. We are looking for diverse people who are passionate about building intentional community and willing to contribute labor to keep the house running smoothly. We recently made major updates to the cooperative’s policies, culture, and physical structure, and are truly excited to find members who will continue to set the tone for our cooperative moving forward.
We welcome members of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Some interests among our current members include gardening, cooking and baking, board games, playing music, arts and crafts, dancing and theatre, social justice, cycling, and mental health.
We have been building community in the house by doing things like movie nights, house outings, board game nights, Sunday Brunch Day, and holiday potlucks. We also strive to collaborate with other houses when we can. We do not currently have a shared meal plan.
About the Co-Op
Member Expectations
Requirements include:
We have found that consistent participation from all house members in basic chores, meetings, and house projects is truly necessary for the wellbeing of the cooperative due to our relatively small size. Further, some members take on additional jobs such as Maintenance Coordinator, Accounts Receivable, and Membership Coordinator. These jobs are voluntary, based on people’s abilities and needs.
COVID-19 Considerations: several members work outside of the house and thus have some exposure risk. We are not hosting guests overnight. Other guest visits have been negotiated on a case-by-case basis. This topic will be revisited as vaccination rates go up and infection rates go down.
If you are interested in membershipping with Sofia, please reach out to sofiamembership@madisoncommunity.coop. We will provide you with a membershipping questionnaire and we are happy to answer any questions you may have!