Little did we know a year ago that Common Ground would be engaged in three campaigns that have the potential to impact so many lives in southeastern Wisconsin. At the March 7 Delegates Assembly held at Mount Mary College 120 members heard updates on our campaigns and discussed next steps in these important campaigns. (more…)
Bob Connolly, co-owner of a small business, reacts to the health insurance rate increase he received for the company. Anthem rate increase letter
Foreclosure Campaign
For information concerning our Foreclosure Campaign please go to our Faces of Foreclosure website. Faces of Foreclosure
Health Care
Plans are still underway for the roll out of the Common Ground sponsored Health Insurance cooperative for small businesses, non-profits, the self-employed and unions. The timetable is to begin enrollment in April with the insurance effective in June. Stay tuned for an announcement of the timetable for action. If you have questions contact Bob Connolly at 414 272-0101 or Email
Sherman Park
The Sherman Park Common Ground Team will be holding a meeting with area neighborhood leaders, St. Joseph Hospital representatives and the Faith-based community at Wheaton-Fransiscan St. Joseph Campus on Monday, March 15th. We will be setting the focus of the 2010 Spring/Summer Campaign in the Sherman Park area in regards to foreclosed and abandoned homes and general safety issues. Plan to join us from 6:30-8:00pm on Monday, March 15th.
Waukesha County
There has been a growing interest to build a Common Ground presence in Waukesha County and a team has been diligently working on this over the last few months. They have conducted numerous listening sessions and several more are scheduled for this spring. Through these listening sessions potential members, leaders and local issues are emerging. As a way to continue to build on these efforts, and to report on what has transpired to date, Common Ground is holding a gathering for Waukesha County on Tuesday, March 16 from 7:00 to 8:30pm at St. Anthony on the Lake Parish (W280 N2101 Hwy. SS, Pewaukee) Directions
For more information on what Common Ground is doing in Waukesha County, contact Heather Dummer Combs, Email or 414-559-6608.
Friends of Common Ground
To date our Friends campaign has raised $163,000 from 57 donors. Our goal is to get to $300,000. Some 30 potential donors are now being approached. if you woudl like to contribute and join the campaign contact Bob Connolly at 414 272-0101 or Email
The Greater Milwaukee area has much to offer — and much to fix. We have a health care crisis, there aren’t enough jobs, and crime is out of hand. We created Common Ground to address these critical social issues. Our members come from all races, religions and political backgrounds, but we share a common mission: To replace despair with hope in our community.
