Private and collaborative space providing our partners with the physical presence to make their community development dreams come true.
Check the eligibility requirements and apply today
Dignity. Community. Investment. Good
ABOUT US
The Neighborhood Co-Op offers private and collaborative rental space to community-minded non-profits, businesses and individuals. It is designed to promote sharing of resources, talents, and networks for the betterment of Sanford.
By creating affordable gathering space that feels like home, we want to invest in helping our partners to support one another's work and spend more of their dollars on programming rather than overhead. While you do not have to have any religious
affiliation or beliefs, we do require all partners to commit to shared values which will shape our community and its work together.
Our values
Dignity: We commit at all times to treat one another with dignity regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic or housing status. No exceptions. Dignity is not earned, it is inherent in all of humanity (& nature too!).
Community: We commit to forming a community with one another. We are not just space sharers, we’re neighbors!
Investment: We commit to making an investment in each other and in our shared community.
Good: We commit to ‘Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can.’ (John Wesley)
OUR PARTNER COMMUNITY
Benefits of partnership
For the fair market cost of commercial rental space alone, partners receive:
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Reasonable use of utilities and water included
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Internet services included
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Monthly copier use for up to 75 pages
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Use of shared spaces for reduced cost
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Access to partner network with opportunity for multiple MOU’s (helpful for nonprofits applying for grant funding)
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Quarterly partner gatherings for shared training and support of one another
Eligibility Requirements
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501 (c)3 nonprofit organizations (or those who have completed the application) which are committed to working with and advocating for cultural arts, community development, and/or low-income or marginalized populations throughout Sanford
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Local, Sanford-based businesses whose mission is to directly benefit low income or marginalized populations in Sanford, Florida
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Start-up, for profit, or B-corp businesses run by low-income, vulnerable or marginalized persons in our area
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Local for-profit companies who have a stated intention to impact community development, and/or benefit low income or marginalized populations in Sanford
And
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Individuals and organizations willing to live by our shared community values
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Individuals and organizations willing to be flexible, kind, honest and understanding in participating in a shared space environment
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Individuals and organizations who are hopeful, determined, and committed to making Sanford a better place every day
Ready for a tour or to apply? Contact Us!
OUR CURRENT PARTNERS
SPACES
Conference rooms, event meeting rooms, private office spaces and shared resource room - including a full service kitchen. We have several different room sizes you can choose from to best suit your needs. Some rooms are undergoing renovation and will be available shortly. If you would like to see our space in person, please reach out to us and we can schedule a tour!
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CONTACT US
Call or email for more information or to schedule a tour of the facilities.
If you are ready, complete an application
ADDRESS: 420 MAGNOLIA AVE. SANFORD, FL 32771
MAILING ADDRESS: 419 S. PARK AVE. SANFORD, FL 32771
TEL: 407-322-4371