user cooperatives

User cooperatives are organizations owned and operated by their members, who are also the primary beneficiaries. In these cooperatives, members typically share resources, decision-making, and profits, aligning the organization’s goals with their needs. Examples include housing co-ops, where residents collectively manage properties, and utility co-ops, providing services like electricity or internet. This structure promotes democratic control, transparency, and shared responsibility, fostering a sense of community and ensuring that services or benefits are tailored to members’ interests rather than external profit motives.