"Housing is foundational to success for New Hampshire's economy and its people. Without it, it's hard to stay healthy, keep a good job, do well in school and so much more," said Shaheen. "We need to do all we can to preserve the affordable housing we have now, and resident-owned communities like Derry Oak Village Cooperative are helping to do just that. New Hampshire has led the way in the resident-owned community movement for forty years and I hope residents of other states can benefit from its success."