Since the COVID-19 pandemic, 7.8 million people have fallen into poverty—the biggest jump in a single year since the government began tracking poverty 60 years ago. It’s easy to think […]
A Guide to Types of Donations to Nonprofits
When it comes to the types of donations one can make to a nonprofit, the possibilities are nearly endless. From providing your time and resources with in-kind donations to establishing […]
A Helping Hand
Alberta moved into Garden Terrace Commons in Little Canada in 2016 and has since garnered a reputation as the “go-to lady” for everything. All her life, Alberta has liked to […]
August 2022 Newsletter
The August 2022 edition of our newsletter “HomePage” is out now! This month’s newsletter is all about community. We discuss the many ways in which residents take leadership in their […]
Piece by Piece: Connection through Collage
Earlier this year, nine individuals from four different CommonBond housing communities participated in a class called Collage! From Scraps to Works of ART led by teaching artist Lynda Monick-Isenberg as […]
April 2022 Newsletter
We are excited to announce that our reinvigorated Newsletter- “HomePage”- is officially out! This month’s newsletter focuses on Supportive Housing- an aspect of our services work that combines safe, quality […]
Building Community through Personal Stories
This past fall, six individuals from four different CommonBond housing communities took part in a writing class called Diving In: Writing Life Stories led by teaching artist Rachel Moritz as […]
“You’ve Got Mail” – A Mixed Media Art Class
This past spring, 7 individuals from 4 different CommonBond housing communities took part in a Mixed Media: Drawing, Painting, and Collage card class called “You’ve Got Mail” led by teaching […]
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 […]
Community within Buildings: An Inside Look at Advantage Services
CommonBond Communities focuses on housing stability, and we do so not only by building and preserving affordable homes within communities. An integral part of our work happens inside communities, inside […]
