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Q.
Where is Chrysalis located?
A.
Chrysalis Community is located in Arlington, VA.
Q.
Are you part of or affiliated with any other organization?
A.
We are not affiliated with any other organization. We have been inspired by the insights of
the Network for a New Culture (www.nfnc.org); two of the residents are the main organizers
for the East Coast branch (www.cfnc.us).
Q.
Do you grow your own food?
A.
We do not have much land, and we have a lot of mature trees. Only a few small patches of ground get
even a half-day’s sunlight. While
this makes for a prettier view, cleaner air, and cooler summers than most
of the DC area, it is not an ideal location for growing food. We do have a small organic garden in the
front yard of one of the houses.
Q.
Are you open to people with children?
A.
Zoning laws restrict the number of people in each house, so while we
appreciate and honor children (in fact, most of *us* were children at one
time!), each child would have to contribute financially at the same rate as
an adult—which is not feasible for most parents.
Q.
Do you have any group projects?
A.
We have no “official” group projects; we are very
oriented to individual initiatives.
However, several of us have varying involvements in New Culture;
This link (http://cfnc.us/newculture.html) describes some of the core values.
Q.
I write romance novels for a living, and keep to myself. Am I a good match for Chrysalis?
A.
We are looking for folks who are actively involved in progressive
social change as a major part of their lives. While many folks may share
our values, and we would enjoy meeting them and having them as part of our
extended family, the residential part of Chrysalis is a home for
progressive activists that is supportive for both their work and their
personal lives.
However, we don’t have a narrow
definition of what social change entails.
It could be working for environmental causes, social justice,
international understanding, peace, or LGBTxx rights. Or it could be some kind of social
enterprise, a business that has social benefit as part of its goals. We are looking for people who have
translated their values into *action*, rather than those who simply share
some of our beliefs.
Please don’t be concerned that
we would not see your passionate involvement as “worthy”;
we’re not here to judge anyone or their choices. What intrigues us is that you are
passionate about *something* that has a progressive social benefit. So if our description excites you, please
contact us!
Q.
Do you have a visitor program for prospective members?
A.
We are a small community, and prefer a more informal style of
getting to know people. If you have
an interest in Chrysalis, contact us and we will figure ways to connect with
each other. A good way to start is
by reading this website and our listing at http://directory.ic.org/20351/Chrysalis_Community, as well as following the links above. Then write us a detailed letter on why
you are interested in Chrysalis, what your passions are, and what your path
in life has been like so far.
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