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 […]
A Conversation with Faith Agboola
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 […]
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities in Minneapolis Right Now
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 […]
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities in Milwaukee Right Now
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 […]
In this housing market, we must remember renters.
It seems every conversation I have lately involves the price of housing or the challenges people are facing in the current market. Admittedly, most of the people I speak with […]
National Volunteer Week: Thank You!
It’s National Volunteer Week, and this year, we are deeply grateful to all who have continued to offer their time and energy to support CommonBond residents in reaching their goals. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
