As we continue celebrating our 50th anniversary year, we are happy to announce a first-time initiative: throughout the year, we’ll be releasing four locally-commissioned art pieces, each representing our anniversary […]
Where Affordable Housing Fits into Ending Homelessness
A question we hear a lot is, “where does CommonBond fit into ending homelessness?” And the answer lies in our mission and belief that a home is the foundation for […]
Even Remotely, Art Creates Connections
When the pandemic began to impact our communities nearly a year ago, CommonBond’s Arts and Aging programs were forced to pause and pivot. While it took some time to navigate […]
Employee Appreciation Day: Grand Key Award
In honor of Employee Appreciation Day, we’re proud to announce our 2020 Grand Key Award winner, Hayley Nemmers! The Grand Key Award is presented each year to a CommonBond staff […]
If we care about justice and repair, we have to care about housing
At CommonBond Communities, we believe a home – whether rented or owned – is the foundation for everything in life, and that’s never been more true than it was during […]
Milwaukee’s Bronzeville & King Drive: A Discussion with Ray Hill and Deshea Agee
As part of our 50th Anniversary theme “Our Neighbors, Our Communities,” Ray Hill, Milwaukee native and CommonBond’s leader in Wisconsin, recently sat down for a conversation with Deshea Agee, Executive […]
Defining a new “normal”
I’m hearing pining for a “return to normal.” I can understand it—the pandemic has affected us all in ways that range from inconvenient to downright devastating—but I’ve been thinking a […]
Then & Now: A conversation with Ed Flahavan
Former Catholic priest Ed Flahavan was instrumental in the founding of CommonBond Communities (CBC). Ed has always been deeply engaged in community; among other roles, he was a civil rights […]
Why Eviction Prevention Is Worth the Social Return on Investment (SROI)
Understanding the return on someone’s investment is nuanced: there’s the dollar-for-dollar return (if I invest a dollar, how much am I getting back?) but then there’s social return on investment […]
How to Become a Strong Advocate for Affordable Housing
Advocacy can sound like a big word filled with to-do lists and action items. The truth is that there is a broad range of ways in which you can be […]
