#community-ownership

#community-ownership

KC Sun Fresh lost nearly $900,000 over the last year and has received tens of millions of dollars in support since 2018, illustrating ongoing challenges in sustaining community grocery stores.

Owning space—whether for housing, business, or agriculture—is critical for communities' resistance and long-term stability, shaping their communal purpose and future.

What if, instead of living under the boot of absentee landlords and corporate ownership, tenants had the right to control their own buildings and destinies? What if our rent went directly toward maintaining our homes instead of lining pockets?