Common Ground Foundation
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Common Ground Foundation
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5113 S. Harper Ave
Suite 2C -
Chicago , IL 60615
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773-295-1915
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Marcia Boyd
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College Access Consultant
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773-295-1915
Program Description
The Common Ground Foundation was founded by Academy Award Winning Artist, Actor, and Author Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. known as "Common".
More than 10 years ago, Common committed his time and resources to help inner-city youth in his hometown of Chicago. Our work reaches high school students through mentoring and college preparation programs. Our focus areas are nutrition and healthy living, financial literacy, character development, and creative expression.
Common's commitment to the foundation is both in spirit and deed as he donates significant time and resources to the organization. He also takes time to talk to youth across the country to keep inspiring them to dream beyond their circumstances.
Services Provided
- Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
- Arts and cultural
- Career exploration and counseling/internships
- College admissions guidance and counseling
- College fairs/campus visits
- College transition and retention support
- Community service/service hours
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- Other
- Parent/family services
- SAT/ACT and other test preparation
- Scholarships and last-dollar grants
Demographics
Education Level and
Number of Students
- High School: 300
- Middle School: 0
- Elementary School: 0
- Post-secondary: 0
- Non-traditional: 0
Populations Served
- Academically At-risk
- Academically High-performing
- ESL Students
First-Generation
- Less than 25%
Matriculation & Completion
- 4-yr College Matriculation: 99%