Our work comes from a simple notion: Home is the foundation for everything in life.
Home should be a safe place to land — not another source of worry. Having a place to call your own is a basic right for everyone.
We were founded in part as a response to racial and economic injustices in the communities we serve. Since the early 1970s, CommonBond Communities has provided homes and supportive services for those most in need. Now, over 50 years later, injustices clearly still exist and our mission is more relevant than ever.
Our expertise ranges from interacting with officials on complex legislation and developing properties, to making sure a child has a safe place to do homework and caring for homeless populations and veterans. In spite of the obstacles and systems that exist to hold people back, we persevere in order to create equitable housing that’s affordable for all.
Yet the sad truth is that affordable rent is not available for everyone. The required number of hours worked in a week to keep up with rent, childcare, transportation, etc. is continually rising, while wages seem to stay the same. It’s not hard to understand how tough it is to keep your head above water when you’re starting out at a disadvantage. Often, residents have a hard time keeping up with the cost of bare-minimum living, even after coming home from multiple jobs.
We feel a deeply rooted responsibility to support our neighbors in finding a home that’s affordable, with the tools needed to support themselves. But we can’t do it alone—join our movement!
“I have had many advantages, and a great way for me to help others is by contributing to the sustainability of CommonBond—a solid and viable organization—and its residents.”
“My family is blessed to have found such a great organization at a time when we were hitting rock bottom! Thank you so much!”
“CommonBond does so many things to help and support people. What a great asset to the community!”