Volunteers

The Winter 2023 edition of our newsletter “HomePage” is out now! Every day at CommonBond, staff, residents, volunteers, and supporters are working together to improve our communities. This issue celebrates a $1 million grant that directly supports Wisconsin residents, our groundbreaking of The Lumin in December, the efforts of our… Read More

‘Donation’ and ‘contribution’ are words often used interchangeably, but they aren’t true synonyms when it comes to philanthropy, as they can mean different things. Donations and contributions are both great options for giving to nonprofits; however, it’s good to know the difference between the two so you better understand how… Read More

Room & Board has been a friend and partner to CommonBond Communities since 2011. Not only has Room & Board supported CommonBond through in-kind and monetary donations and involvement in our annual Celebration of Home Gala, but they have participated in several volunteer projects throughout the years at a variety… Read More

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 about poverty as a national crisis that is bigger than you, but there… Read More

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 legacy donation after your death, CommonBond relies on the generosity and philanthropy of people like you to provide services… Read More

Affordable housing, which by definition is when housing costs less than 30% of a household’s income, is in short supply. This is a problem for those in need, and for communities they reside in. As the middle class shrinks nationwide, it’s now more important than ever before to… Read More

As the demand for affordable housing goes up, the supply of affordable housing has unfortunately done the opposite. More and more people are being priced out of their homes, unable to acquire new affordable housing, are out of jobs… Read More

If you’ve followed our work for a while, you may remember Faith Agboola, former CommonBond resident and current student at Carleton College in Northfield, MN, from her feature in our 2020 Celebration at Home Gala. As part of our 50th anniversary year theme, “Our Neighbors, Our Communities,” we were… Read More

Choosing to volunteer can not only positively impact the people you are helping, but it can also be enriching for you to do something good for your community. There are so many ways to show up for people or organizations in need, that it can feel hard to know where… Read More

Volunteering is a critical way to support your neighbors and to show up for your community. By selecting a cause or organization you feel passionate about supporting, you can help create positive change. To help, we’ve put together a guide of volunteer opportunities that will make a difference in<… Read More