North American Students of Cooperation

North American Students of Cooperation
Company typeCooperative federation
Founded1968 (1968)
Headquarters,
MembersHousing cooperatives
Websitenasco.coop

The North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) is a federation of housing cooperatives in Canada and the United States, started in 1968. Traditionally, NASCO has been associated with student housing cooperatives, though non-student cooperatives are included in its network. NASCO provides its member cooperatives with operational assistance,[1] encourages the development of new cooperatives,[2] and serves as an advocate for cooperatives to government, universities, and communities.[3] NASCO teaches leadership skills, provides information, and serves as a central link in facilitating the fruition of the cooperative vision for students and youth.

  1. ^ Neville, Anne. Cooperative adventures. Buffalo News. 13 March 2007.
  2. ^ Brown, Emma. Cheaper by the dozen. Globe. 2 Aug. 2008.
  3. ^ Boone, Rebecca. College co-op living wanes. Associated Press. 30 April 2007.