Ailanthus

Characterized by its stable atmosphere and residents who are open and affirming members of the LCA community.
Named after the Ailanthus tree (which grows quickly even in tough conditions such as an urban landscape) Featured in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn."
A communal house from the 1970s it was owned by the Springfield Support Community non-profit and sold to the LCA in 1981.
Before names Youngest Daughter, Treebeard(an all male household)
People were married in this house and a healer used to live here
They held a 30 year reunion of those who had lived in this house
Regularly house Living for Change trainees
There are two cats in residence Spot and Krimpet
All food is common unless labeled and responsibilities are decided based on each resident's strengths.
Ailanthus House (4811 Springfield Ave.) is a ‘typical’ LCA group house featuring 6 adults living in a single-family dwelling. A continuous community since 1972, with low but significant turnover of residents (about 1 every year or two), Ailanthus has helped LCA maintain institutional memory and financial stability over years.