Hello! I was wondering if anyone currently at the co-op would have Woody's new contact info and could email me it (previous executive director).

Your gift strengthens our mission and directly supports students who rely on UCHA for affordable, community driven housing.

We are honored by your generosity and by the beautiful way you have chosen to celebrate Diane’s legacy.

Once a Coop member, always a Coop member. 💙

#UCHAFamily #GivingBack #CoopStrong #WeMakeEducationPossible

Dear UCHA Alumni,

I hope you’ve been doing well. I’m reaching out with an update from

home The COOP. As fellow Coop members, you know better than anyone what UCHA stands for and what it has meant to thousands of students over the past eight decades. We share a unique bond rooted in cooperation, affordability, and the belief that every student deserves a chance to pursue higher education without facing financial barriers. UCHA has always been more than housing; it has been a lifeline, a support system, and a home for generations of students.

For decades, UCHA has sustained itself through shared work and collective responsibility. Even today, we continue to provide rent at $675 per month, inclusive of meals, utilities, Wi-Fi, and community resources, a model that remains unmatched in Los Angeles. However, maintaining this level of affordability has increasingly challenged our resources. The long-term financial impact of COVID-19, ongoing…

Dear Alumni and Alumni Committee,

Thank you to all who attended the Alumni reunion at the Coop. It remains a high point of our year. And thank you to all who contributed so generously to the Alumni gift to the Coop.

Not only do we appreciate the wonderful gesture, but we will be putting it to very good use as we continue to make practical improvements to enhance the quality of life for our current members.

Big thanks to Fred Burgess for his generous donation to UCHA! Your support helps us keep our community strong, affordable, and full of opportunity for students.

#UCHAAlumni #ThankYouFred #CommunitySupport #CooperativeSpirit

I’m Jessica Fish, lived in Essene from 1976-1977 (UCLA, BA in Motion Picture/TV). I loved living at the Co-Op, I even did a documentary on Co-Op living for a class. I don’t see where I can post the documentary on this website. Has anyone thought of created a DISCORD community for the UCLA Co-Op?

My wife and I belong to a number of book clubs, one of which, https://platomadison.org/page-20154#W8, will be discussing Gail Collins' book "When Everything Changed" [https://www.librarything.com/work/8475102/t/When-Everything-Changed-The-Amazing-Journey-of-American-Women-from-1960-to-the-Present]

I have always liked Gail Collins' writing and found this book with its recounting of the societal upheavals of the 60's and 70's to be fascinating, especially because we lived it. It is good to be reminded of the changes in women's lives over our lifetimes and, unfortunately, how far we still have to go

On August 18th, we sent out an email for tickets to the 1970's Co-op Reunion--check your inbox for it. We'll also have some fun & games at the reunion. Get ready for the 1970's Co-op Trivia Game. If you'd like to add ny questions, send them (along w/answers) to me via email (monaco.paula at gmail.com). We'll also have an open mic: Any takers will have exactly 1 min. to share a memory. This is going to be fun!

We’re excited to announce a reunion for former co-op residents who lived there between roughly 1968 and 1978! The gathering will take place on November 1, 2025.

If you lived at the co-op during that time and haven’t heard from us yet, please drop a comment below—we’d love to send you more details.

For those who lived at the co-op during a different era and are interested in organizing a reunion for your group, we’d be happy to share what we’ve learned from planning this one.

The response so far has been incredibly enthusiastic—far more people than we expected are planning to attend. We can’t wait to reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy what promises to be a memorable and fun event!