At CommonBond we know access to an affordable home is a foundational gateway to opportunity. It’s a basic need. Keeping folks housed by preventing evictions is an important step, but […]
What Is Considered Affordable Housing and Why it Matters
We believe a stable home is the foundation for everything in life. Being able to afford a safe place to live is a key part of the American dream of […]
Midway Peace Park opens in St. Paul
Midway Peace Park is officially open after two years of construction, and a decade of advocacy and planning! Once a couple vacant yards and a crumbling parking lot, the space […]
Rental Assistance Helps Residents Fill in the Gaps
It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began affecting our communities, changing nearly everything in our daily lives. Amidst many continued challenges, we pause to recognize the impact […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recent funding awards help create new homes
While 2020 has not been an easy year for anyone, our communities remain resilient. We’re so grateful to everyone who continued supporting our work amidst the challenges, and we recently […]
The Impact of Community: Toys for Tots Distribution in Iowa
As 2020 comes to a close, we are immensely grateful for all of our supporters, community partners, volunteers, and staff who make our work building stable homes, strong futures, and […]
