Common Ground Foundation

Organization Name:
Common Ground Foundation
Address:
1136 S. Delano Court
Suite B201
City, State, ZIP:
Chicago , IL 60605
Phone:
773-295-1915
Website:
http://www.commongroundfoundation.org

Contact Name:
Marcia Boyd
Title:
College Access Consultant
Email Address:
marciaboyd2014@gmail.com
Phone:
773-295-1915

Program Description

The Common Ground Foundationâ??s youth education initiatives were inspired by a mission to expose underserved inner city youth to new opportunities through the creative arts. Over the past 12 years, the program has broadened its focus to include the Dreamerâ??s & Believers Youth Mentoring Program & Summer Camp, partnering on the Chicago Youth Jobs Collaborative, and creating job-training experiences for underserved youth throughout the City of Chicago.

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

Leadership development
Mentoring
Other
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

First-Generation

Less than 25%