The world we will leave our young people: Charlottesville to Houston, Florida to Common Ground
By Melissa Spear Executive Director Freshman Ethan Washington was one of Common Ground High School's recent POWER award recipients following orientation.
ED Reflection: Reaching Through The Divide
My Melissa Spear Executive Director A couple of weeks ago Kate Cebik, Common Ground’s Development Associate, forwarded an email she received in
Honoring a Founder: Joanie Gillette
By Melissa Spear Executive Director These remarks were delivered at a ceremony honoring Joan Gillette which took place at Common Ground on
ED Reflection: Combatting Misinformation
By Melissa Spear Executive Director On Monday Common Ground posted the following statement to its website in response to several of the
ED Reflection: Strong Together, November 9th and Beyond
By Melissa Spear Executive Director Last night I lay awake again in the darkness with a pit of anxiety churning in my
Fond Farewells and Warm Welcomes
By Melissa Spear Executive Director Hello good people of Common Ground, Common Ground is in full swing on this hot, rainy day
ED Reflection: I am the mother of a transgender son.
By Melissa Spear Executive Director at Common Ground I am the mother of a transgender son. Better said, I am the proud
ED Reflection: Common Ground and the State’s Battle for a Budget
By Melissa Spear Executive Director I have spent my share of time at the Legislative Office Building (LOB) over the years advocating
Common Ground Is, Because of Our Donors
Common Ground couldn't exist without the support of our amazing donors. Here are just a handful of things that we were able
ED Reflection: Building Our Future
By Melissa Spear Executive Director The walk from Common Ground’s parking lot to my office at the top of the hill has