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Building stronger communities through cooperation

CCCD promotes cooperative values and principles across California — providing education, technical assistance, and uniting cooperatives of every type toward a more equitable economy.

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500+ Cooperatives supported
10+ Co-op types served
17+ Years in California

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Every kind of cooperative

California's cooperative economy spans agriculture, housing, childcare, worker-owned businesses, and more. Find resources for your co-op type.

General Co-ops
General
Agricultural Co-ops
Agricultural
Artisan Co-ops
Artisan
Business Co-ops
Business
Childcare Co-ops
Childcare
Financial Co-ops
Financial
Food Co-ops
Food
Housing Co-ops
Housing
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Worker Co-ops
Worker
Community gathering at the California State Capitol
Incorporated 2007 · Davis, CA

About CCCD

A nonprofit dedicated to California's cooperative movement

CCCD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that promotes cooperatives as a vibrant business model to address the economic and social needs of California's communities. We support cooperatives of all types — agricultural, arts, childcare, energy, housing, worker-owned, and more.

Many of our staff and board members were previously associated with the University of California at Davis Center for Cooperatives, bringing decades of experience to communities across the state.

Education & Training
Technical Assistance
Community Prosperity
Equity & Empowerment
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What we do

How CCCD makes a difference

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Cooperative Development Assistance
Development

Cooperative Development Assistance

CCCD helps people use the cooperative model to achieve together what they could not on their own — from affordable housing co-ops to quality childcare co-ops that fit real families' needs.

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Education and Training
Education

Education & Training for Cooperatives

Cooperatives are unique. CCCD provides training and support that help co-ops thrive — from member education and board governance to annual conferences that bring the movement together.

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Empowerment in Under-served Communities
Community

Empowerment in Under-served Communities

CCCD is committed to bettering the lives of under-served communities through cooperatives that create jobs, affordable housing, and childcare — giving the disempowered a real seat at the table.

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Our reach

Cooperation is making a difference

Since 2007, CCCD has been at the heart of California's cooperative ecosystem — educating, connecting, and empowering communities statewide.

10+
Types of cooperatives served across California
Annual
California Co-op Conference bringing the movement together
501(c)3
Recognized nonprofit advancing cooperative development since 2007
ROC USA
Certified Technical Assistance Provider for manufactured home parks

Upcoming events

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Featured Event
2026 California Co-op Conference
May 15–16, 2026  ·  8:00am – 4:30pm
California (venue TBA)

California's premier annual gathering for co-op professionals, members, and enthusiasts. Learn, connect, and celebrate the cooperative difference across every sector of our economy.

More upcoming events

TBD 2026
2026 Agricultural Cooperatives Leadership Conference
Leadership development for ag co-ops
Oct 2026
Co-op Month Celebration
October — National Co-op Month
Past Event Recordings
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Latest news

What's happening in California's co-op world

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Hiring

Now Hiring: Executive Director

CCCD seeks a passionate leader to guide cooperative businesses and build a more just, sustainable California. Hybrid role based in Davis, CA. Apply by May 21, 2026.

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Co-op Success

SunCoast Market Co-op Opens in Imperial Beach

SunCoast Market has achieved a milestone years in the making — opening a member-driven consumer food cooperative to serve the community of Imperial Beach, CA.

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Media Coverage

KQED News: Mobile Homes Provide Affordable Housing, But Their Future Is at Risk

CCCD's Manufactured Home Parks Acquisitions and Advocacy Manager, Randy Keller, recently spoke on KQED News about the state of Manufactured Home Parks in California.

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As a nonprofit, CCCD depends on the support of members and donors who believe in the cooperative difference. Your contribution helps us provide education, technical assistance, and advocacy for cooperatives across California.

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Affiliations & certifications

ROC USA ROC USA Certified Technical Assistance Provider
NCBA CLUSA Member
501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization