About Common ground community
Common Ground Community: Strengthening Communities through Affordable Housing and Support Programs
Common Ground Community is a non-profit organization that aims to provide affordable housing and support programs for homeless and vulnerable New Yorkers. The organization was founded in 1990 by Rosanne Haggerty, who recognized the need for safe, supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in New York City.
Breaking Ground’s mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities by developing and sustaining exceptional supportive and affordable housing as well as programs for homeless and other vulnerable New Yorkers. Common Ground Community has been at the forefront of this mission since its inception, providing innovative solutions to address the complex issue of homelessness.
The organization's approach is based on the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Common Ground Community provides permanent supportive housing that combines affordable rent with on-site services such as case management, mental health counseling, job training, education assistance, substance abuse treatment referrals among others.
One of Common Ground's most notable achievements is The Times Square Residence which opened in 1990. It was one of the first buildings in New York City designed specifically for people experiencing chronic homelessness. Today it remains an iconic symbol of hope for those who have experienced homelessness.
In addition to providing permanent supportive housing solutions like The Times Square Residence; Common ground community also offers transitional housing options such as Safe Haven which provides temporary shelter with intensive case management services aimed at helping clients move towards self-sufficiency.
Common ground community also runs several programs aimed at preventing homelessness before it occurs. These include eviction prevention services which help tenants facing eviction due to financial hardship or other issues stay in their homes; legal assistance program which helps tenants navigate complex legal issues related to their tenancy; among others.
The organization has received numerous awards over the years including recognition from HUD (U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development) as one of America's best practices models for ending chronic homelessness.
Common ground community has made significant strides towards ending chronic homelessness in NYC but there is still much work left to be done. With continued support from donors and volunteers alike they will continue working tirelessly towards their goal until every person has a safe place they can call home.
In conclusion,
Common ground community continues its mission today by providing innovative solutions that address the complex issue of homelessness while strengthening individuals' families' communities through sustainable supportive & affordable housing programs.
Their approach combines affordable rent with on-site services such as case management mental health counseling job training education assistance substance abuse treatment referrals among others.
They offer both permanent & transitional housing options like Safe Haven which provides temporary shelter with intensive case management services aimed at helping clients move towards self-sufficiency.
Their efforts have been recognized nationally by HUD (U.S Department Of Housing & Urban Development) As One Of America's Best Practices Models For Ending Chronic Homelessness.
With continued support from donors volunteers alike common ground community will continue working tirelessly until every person has a safe place they can call home
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