Zora's house

Zora's House: A Non-Profit Coworking and Community Space for Women and Gender Expansive People of Color

Zora's House is a non-profit coworking and community space that was built by and for women and gender expansive people of color. It is a place where individuals can gather, connect, and make things happen. The organization was founded in 2018 by two women who were passionate about creating a safe space for underrepresented groups to work, learn, grow, and thrive.

The name "Zora" comes from the famous African American writer Zora Neale Hurston who once said: "I have been in Sorrow's kitchen and licked out all the pots. Then I have stood on the peaky mountain wrapped in rainbows with a harp and sword in my hands." This quote embodies the spirit of Zora's House - it is a place where individuals can overcome their struggles (Sorrow's kitchen) to reach new heights (the peaky mountain wrapped in rainbows).

At Zora's House, members have access to various amenities such as high-speed internet, printing services, conference rooms, private phone booths, mailboxes with physical addresses (for those who need it), coffee/tea/water/snacks/beverages/fruits/nuts/etc., lockers/cabinets/drawers/storage spaces (for those who need it), event spaces/venues/stages/podiums/microphones/speakers/etc., workshops/seminars/training sessions/coaching programs/mentorship opportunities/networking events/etc., wellness activities/yoga/meditation/mindfulness practices/exercise classes/etc., art exhibits/showcases/galleries/performance spaces/music studios/recording booths/etc.

In addition to these amenities/services/facilities/resources/opportunities/benefits/perks/features/functions/functions/functions/functions/functions/, members also get to be part of an inclusive community that supports each other, celebrates diversity, and promotes social justice. Zora's House is a place where individuals can be themselves, express themselves, and empower themselves.

The organization has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). It recognizes that women and gender expansive people of color face unique challenges in the workplace due to systemic oppression, discrimination, bias, prejudice, stereotypes, microaggressions, etc. Zora's House aims to address these issues by providing a safe space where members can share their experiences and learn from each other.

Zora's House also partners with other organizations that share its values and mission. It collaborates with local businesses/non-profits/government agencies/educational institutions/etc. to create more opportunities for its members. It advocates for policies that promote EDI in the workplace/community/society at large.

Zora's House is located in Cincinnati Ohio but it serves members from all over the world through its virtual membership program. Members can access all the amenities/services/facilities/resources/opportunities/benefits/perks/features/functions/functions/functions/functions/functions/ online via Zoom/Skype/Slack/Trello/etc.

In conclusion Zora's house is an amazing non-profit coworking space built by women for women who are passionate about creating a safe space for underrepresented groups to work learn grow thrive together as one community regardless of race or gender identity!