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COOP OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2025

AORTA is a 10-member, worker-owned cooperative of facilitators, coaches, and consultants helping 80+ organizations and hundreds of individuals build leaderful movements for justice. Rooted in liberatory practice, they deliver bespoke facilitation, coaching, and trainings that center accessibility, participatory design, and navigating complex power dynamics. Collective governance shapes their client work, while weekly check-ins and quarterly “dream weeks” sustain culture. Their mission: turn conflict into connection and accelerate coordinated, values-aligned action.

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COOP OF THE MONTH – JULY 2025

CoLab Cooperative is a worker-owned tech co-op that builds complex websites and custom applications for mission-driven organizations. Founded on principles of equity, collaboration, and purpose, CoLab operates without managers, values consensus decision-making, and prioritizes work-life balance and ethical client partnerships. With members across five continents, they combine senior-level tech expertise with a deep commitment to social and environmental impact—helping build a better world by empowering those working for justice and sustainability.

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COOP OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2025

Rust Belt Riders and Tilth Soil are transforming food waste into rich, regenerative compost while empowering workers and communities in Northeast Ohio. With a mission to "Feed People, Not Landfills," this worker-owned cooperative blends environmental impact with innovation—think compost-heated hot tubs and top-rated soil blends. It’s a model where sustainability, soil health, and community ownership come together to build a better world.

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Tejiendo Futuros: Mujeres Mayas, Cooperativas y el Espíritu de San Juan La Laguna

En las tierras altas de Guatemala, las cooperativas dirigidas por mujeres en San Juan La Laguna están tejiendo algo más que textiles: están construyendo futuros. Arraigadas en la tradición maya y el cuidado mutuo, estas colectivas empoderan a mujeres indígenas para preservar la cultura, fortalecer economías solidarias y liderar con sabiduría ancestral. Lee más en el blog más reciente de Gabriela Arce.

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COOP OF THE MONTH – MAY 2025

Strange Birds is a small, worker-owned marketing cooperative founded by Anna Hetzel (they/them) and Janel Torkington (she/her). Rooted in shared ownership, equal pay, and sustainable practices, they blend strategy and creativity with a values-driven approach—proving business can be joyful, collaborative, and built for people first.

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COOP OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2025

Comradery Worker Cooperative is a worker-owned platform cooperative empowering independent creators to earn sustainable income through low-fee subscriptions while resisting tech monopolies. With a democratic structure, mutual aid network, and slow-growth model, it builds long-term stability and fosters cooperative organizing across creative industries.

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COOP OF THE MONTH – MARCH 2025

Farm Generations Cooperative, creator of GrownBy, empowers farmers through a farmer-owned e-commerce platform that supports local food systems, offers equity to members, and champions food justice. Despite capital challenges, they innovate with SNAP accessibility and mission-aligned crowdfunding to build a sustainable, farmer-first marketplace.

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