Common Bond Communities
Common Bond Communities
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About this organization
Mission
CommonBond Communities' mission is to build stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities.
About
ADVANTAGE SERVICES: COMMONBOND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED. HOWEVER, AS IMPORTANT AS SAFE HOUSING IS FOR RESIDENTS, COMMONBOND'S COMMUNITIES ARE MORE THAN SHELTER -- THEY ARE PLACES FOR RESIDENTS TO GAIN STABILITY AND BUILD COMMUNITY. ON-SITE ADVANTAGE CENTERS OFFER PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS RESIDENT NEEDS, WITH THE OVERALL GOAL OF KEEPING RESIDENTS STABLY HOUSED. TRANSPORTATION AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS ARE ELIMINATED AS THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFO ON ADVANTAGE SERVICES' ACCOMPLISHMENTS.ADVANTAGE SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON THE AREAS OF: STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE; EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT; HEALTH AND WELLNESS; AND COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT.STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE: STAFF PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP RESIDENTS MAINTAIN HOUSING, INCLUDING WORKING WITH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IF RENT WILL BE LATE AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT EVICTION. (DURING 2019, 84% OF HOUSING EXITS WERE POSITIVE OR NEUTRAL; 79% OF SENIORS SCREENED AS AT-RISK ON THE LIVE WELL AT HOME ASSESSMENT MAINTAINED THEIR HOUSING FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AFTER THEIR ASSESSMENT DATE).EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT: STAFF WORK WITH ADULTS TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING AND ACHIEVE THEIR ECONOMIC GOALS THROUGH: ON-SITE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; FINANCIAL COACHING AND COUNSELING; AND MAXIMIZING INCOME SUPPORT. DURING 2019 THE PROGRAM ASSISTED WITH 230 ADULT JOB PLACEMENTS, AND 674% RETAINED EMPLOYMENT FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN AND YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO ACADEMIC MENTORING THROUGH STUDY BUDDIES, HOMEWORK CENTERS, AND ENRICHMENT/LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. DURING 2019, 163 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN STUDY BUDDIES; 185 TEENS PARTICIPATED IN ENRICHMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING; AND 100% OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS THAT PARTICIPATED IN ADVANTAGE SERVICES PROGRAMMING GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR COMPLETED THEIR SPECIALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM.HEALTH AND WELLNESS: SENIORS AND RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES BENEFIT FROM EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION PROGRAMS INCLUDING: A MATTER OF BALANCE (FALL PREVENTION), CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES, TAI JI QUAN: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE, LIVE WELL AT HOME SCREENINGS/PLANS, AND EXERCISE CLASSES SUCH AS ENHANCE FITNESS AND SILVER SNEAKERS FLEX. THE GOAL IS TO KEEP RESIDENTS ACTIVE AND IN THEIR OWN HOMES. (DURING 2019, 317 SENIORS AND RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES PARTICIPATED IN EVIDENCE-BASED EXERCISE PROGRAMS, AND OF THOSE, 73% MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED THEIR STRENGTH AND COORDINATION).COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT: WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING, INCLUDING RESIDENT ASSOCIATIONS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND INTERGENERATIONAL EVENTS. THE GOAL IS TO EMPOWER RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP ACTIVITIES THAT ARE MEANINGFUL IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES, BOTH WITHIN HOUSING AND WITH SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS. (DURING 2019, MORE THAN 3,700 RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CBE EVENTS, AND 680 RESIDENTS HAD ACTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES).
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Commonbond's mission is to build stable homes, strong futures and vibrant communities. as the largest nonprofit provider of affordable homes in the upper midwest, commonbond has been building and sustaining homes with services to families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities since 1971. commonbond combines affordable housing with advantage services with the goal of helping achieve stability, advancement, and independence.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Commonbond's mission is to build stable homes, strong futures and vibrant communities.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as MN.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 1080 MONTREAL AVENUE, ST PAUL, MN, 55116.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 151 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,527,701.
- The organization has 26 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1971.
- The organization pays $7,573,991 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,613,604 in fundraising expenses.