At CommonBond, we’re taking a moment to celebrate! Today, the Supreme Court said the language of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex discrimination, applies to discrimination based […]
Caring for One Another During COVID-19
Community has always been at the heart of our work. Amidst so much uncertainty and crisis, finding ways to care for our communities and to stay connected is critically important. […]
Supporting Students: Learning Can’t Stop NowAround this time last year, we wrote about what’s called the “summer slide,” which is when students lose some of the academic gains they made during the previous school year. […]
His name was George Floyd.
A message from our leader, Deidre Schmidt: I am writing to reflect on the May 25th killing by a Minneapolis police officer of an unarmed black man who was suspected […]
Nourishing Neighbors: Increasing Food Access During COVID-19
It’s no question that COVID-19 has introduced incredible, unprecedented challenges to our communities. Amidst all the challenges, however, are great examples of connection and community members going out of their […]
CommonBond Communities CEO among ‘Most Admired’
CommonBond Communities CEO and President, Deidre Schmidt, has been named one of the “2020 Most Admired CEOs” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Deidre is among 10 Minnesota honorees recognized for […]
Deidre Schmidt on America’s Rental Housing 2020
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University recently released their America’s Rental Housing 2020 report, outlining the extremely tight rental market nationwide and the rising number of cost-burdened […]
Pohlad Family Foundation dedicates $500K for Gateway Northeast
As you may know, 2019 was a year of tremendous growth for CommonBond. Between 2019 and 2020, we will have been acquiring, rehabbing, and constructing more than 900 units of […]
A foundation for taking steps
Homelessness and mental illness are often directly connected. For Anna, a CommonBond supporter, both have had a huge effect on her family through her daughter’s experience. Read as she shares […]
Let’s Fix the Court — Give to the Max!
Think back to when you were growing up. Where do some of your favorite childhood memories take place? Maybe it was your backyard, a cabin, or the nearby playground. For […]
