Common Ground Athens

Common Ground Athens is a nonprofit organization based in Athens, Georgia. Primarily a community hub and support organization, Common Ground serves as a catalyst and support network for community-based social change.

Common Ground Athens
FoundedDecember 2003
Type501(c)(3)
FocusManagement support and shared resources for grassroots organizations
Location
  • Athens, Georgia
Area served
Northeast Georgia
MethodFiscal sponsorship
Lending library
Meeting space
Training programs
Undergraduate fellowships
Key people
Jenna Moon, Executive Director
Websitehttp://www.commongroundathens.org/

It is a nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Mission

The mission statement of Common Ground Athens is:[1]

Common Ground Athens is a community resource center for groups and individuals working for progressive social change. Through educational programs, shared resources, and organizational support, Common Ground connects and strengthens local organizations and residents in their work to improve our community and world.

Programs[2]
  • Volunteer hub: Connecting prospective volunteers with grassroots organizations
  • Trainings: Hosting workshops on management topics as well as those of general community interest
  • Meeting and planning facilitation
  • Fiscal sponsorship: Acting as an incubator for emerging organizations
  • Library: Focusing on nonprofit leadership, grassroots campaign planning, and hard-to-find DIY publications, including a wide collection of zines

History

Common Ground was founded in 2003 by a coalition of mostly small Athens-based organizations seeking to establish a center that could support grassroots activists. The idea of hosting a library was inspired by the Gainesville, Florida, Civic Media Center.

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See also

References
  1. Guidestar report for Common Ground Athens Inc.
  2. Common Ground Athens - Organizational Assistance Archived 2007-12-30 at the Wayback Machine


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