We are floored by the outpouring of reactions in response to our announcement. To us it doesn’t just speak to the impact we have made on the community, it speaks to the community’s need and desire for more spaces like OLCC in Louisville. In the interest of supporting the continued existence and growth of worker co-ops, people-over-profit initiatives, and safe and inclusive third spaces, we want to try to facilitate another co-op taking our place at 316 W Ormsby. Our landlord is amenable to working out mutually-agreeable lease terms to accommodate this effort.
We only ask to be compensated for our equipment, the value of which will be distributed to current and past owners per our bylaws. We have ideas, resources, and connections we can share to help navigate financial barriers and learning curves, such as Patchwork Loan Collective in Lexington who offers borrower-friendly loans to co-ops as well as free coaching and development.
For serious inquiries, please, only, email us at
[email protected]. We are excited to hear from you!
