Common Ground Collective

Working together in communities, promoting effective progressive policies to make Chicago more affordable, safe, and improve neighborhood quality of life.

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Catch the wave 👋🌊

Just CGC’s endorsed candidates saying hey! Learn more about them here: https://t.co/IK8LJm0df6

#commongroundcollective #thefutureislocal #chicagoschoolboard #studentsfirst

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This Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate 106 years of the 19th Amendment and honor the Chicago suffragists who helped pave the way. Their fight for progress lives on, inspiring Chicagoans to use their voices to create lasting change.
#WomensEqualityDay #Chicago #VotingRights

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Happy first day of school, Chicago! Wishing all CPS students, staff, and families a successful school year ahead. 📚✏️🍎 #CommonGroundCollective #CPS #Chicago #BackToSchool #StudentsFirst #TheFutureIsLocal

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End of summer got you down? We've got you. Get pumped for the new school year with CGC's Back to School Playlist on Spotify! Comment your favorite songs below. https://t.co/iQ4saHSoss

#CommonGroundCollective #GroundedInCommunity
#TheFutureIsLocal #backtoschool #chicago

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Election season is upon us! Today is the first day voters can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot for the November Midterm Election.

Apply here: https://t.co/MPriK3px3z

#CommonGroundCollective #Chicago #PeopleBeforePolitics #electionseason #votebymail

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Chicago's future is shaped by the decisions being made today.

Join Common Ground Collective's newsletter for updates on community issues, public policy, local events, and opportunities to get involved.

Stay informed and stay connected: https://t.co/ZZEMPITBNX

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As we head into Independence Day weekend, we're reminded that strong communities depend on active participation.

From voting and volunteering to showing up for neighbors, democracy is strongest when people stay engaged year-round. Happy 4th of July, Chicago!

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Chicagoans deserve long-term investment in the things that help neighborhoods thrive: strong schools, youth programs, mental health resources, economic opportunity, and violence prevention efforts that meet communities where they are.

Building a safer Chicago takes all of us.

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Too many Chicago communities know the impact of gun violence firsthand.

Gun Violence Awareness Month is a reminder that public safety conversations cannot stop at headlines or election cycles.

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Chicago has always been a city shaped by generations of newcomers bringing new ideas, cultures, businesses, and traditions to neighborhoods across the city.

Our history is inseparable from the communities that continue helping it grow today. Learn more:
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President Obama offered a powerful reminder against treating people with different viewpoints as enemies. Progress comes not from the extremes, but people listening, engaging, and working together to solve problems.

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"People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect."

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Last month, CGC joined families at Telpochcalli Elementary’s Día De Los Niños celebration to talk about why staying engaged in Chicago’s upcoming school board elections matters.

It’s simple: Chicago families deserve an independent school board that is focused on students.

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Earlier this year, CGC was proud to support @mrdadsfathersclub for their Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance, bringing together more than 100 fathers and daughters for an evening of connection and community.

We’re proud to support organizations building stronger community ties.

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Chicago’s LGBTQ+ communities have helped shape our city’s neighborhoods, culture and public life for generations.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the history of Chicago’s Pride Parade and those who helped build a more inclusive city for all. Learn more: https://t.co/ikBMBaQtm4

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Creating stronger pathways for students takes real partnership.

This spring, CGC partnered with Elevate 2 Educate and District 10A Board Member Che “Rhymefest” Smith for the Building Futures Series focused on college and career readiness for Chicago students.

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As the school year ends, remember: student success isn’t just shaped in the classroom. In Chicago, it depends on consistent follow-through from city leadership and the school board all year long.  Join our fight: https://t.co/XIF15PEowt

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While long-term solutions are needed, there are resources available right now:

📌988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)
📌NAMI Chicago Helpline: 833-626-4244
📌Illinois Warm Line (non-crisis support): 866-359-7953

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Access to mental health care in Chicago is still uneven and for too many people, getting support isn’t as simple as it should be.

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May is Jewish American Heritage Month recognizing the contributions of Jewish communities to U.S. history, culture, and public life.
In Chicago, these communities have long shaped civic, cultural, and neighborhood life. https://t.co/BeFTd4vEC0