What We Do
At CommonBond, we believe a home is more than just four walls - it's the foundation for everything in life.
A stable, affordable home is the starting point for our dreams and aspirations. Across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota, we are dedicated to creating vibrant communities where every individual can thrive and build their best life.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $3.8M to Vista Village
Funding provided through the Green Resilient Retrofit Program to improve energy efficiency and sustainability for HUD-assisted multifamily properties CommonBond …
Visionary affordable housing in Highland Bridge
CommonBond opens first of several developments in neighborhood On the heels of announcing the largest fundraising campaign ever undertaken by …
CommonBond Communities announces largest campaign in organization’s history
$65 million campaign will enhance support, services, and reach of the organization’s mission Since 1971, CommonBond Communities has been synonymous …
Advocacy at CommonBond: 2024 End of the Legislative Session
Advocacy at CommonBond: 2024 End of the Legislative Session For over 50 years, CommonBond Communities has worked to build stable …
Partnering for Greater Impact: Choice Bank and CommonBond Communities
Partnering for Greater Impact: Choice Bank and CommonBond Communities CommonBond’s mission of building stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities …
Board Member Spotlight: Shailja Ambrose
Not Just a Building: The Importance of a Home Every day, CommonBond donors, volunteers, and staff are working together to …
We envision a day when all people have access to a place they can call their own.
A home where lives flourish and communities are enriched.
Kenneth
Resident at Upper Post Veterans Community
Providing a stable foundation
Life's challenges can cause instability and uncertainty. We help residents become stable, independent, and get where they want to go in life.
Last year,
of residents maintained housing with CommonBond:
for
months
Karen
Resident at River Mill Senior Apartments
Fostering Community Across Ages
Community is the heart of what we do.
Last year,
residents across generations and cultures came together:
to actively participate in our community-building events, strengthening bonds and creating lasting memories.
Susan
Study Buddy Volunteer at Torre De San Miguel
Laying the Groundwork for Youth
Education is the key to unlocking potential.
With our Study Buddy program,
of participants saw an increase in their reading level:
setting them on a trajectory toward academic excellence and future opportunities.
Samira
Teen Program participant at Torre De San Miguel
Guiding Teens Toward Tomorrow
The future is bright for our teens.
Thanks to our dedicated programs,
of them are already engaged in:
planning for post-secondary education or training, ensuring they're equipped for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Property Spotlight
Empowering communities, one home at a time.
Brewery Point Real Estate
Brewery Point Real Estate Case Study New Construction CommonBond developed the first senior community in Milwaukee’s Pabst Brewery redevelopment area, …
The Cooperage Real Estate
The Cooperage Real Estate Case Study HUD-Subsidized/Urban Redevelopment CommonBond’s development of The Cooperage created 60 new units of affordable housing …
Lexington Commons Real Estate
Lexington Commons Real Estate Case Study Adaptive Reuse/Supportive Housing Lexington Commons provides 48 efficiency apartments designed for single adults who …
Glenbrook Apartments
Glenbrook Apartments Real Estate Case Study HUD-subsidized/Urban Redevelopment CommonBond Communities and Bishop’s Creek CDC collaborated to preserve Glenbrook Apartments, located …
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