CommonBond Communities

10/22/2026

The exhibition "Creative Lives: Ten Years of Arts & Aging at CommonBond" features original artwork from CommonBond artists who have participated in our Arts & Aging program. Art featured includes paintings, photographs textiles, sculpture, writing, mixed-media work, and more. 🎨 🖼️

Located at UROC University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, the exhibition is free and open to everyone until October 26, 2026. Learn more, view hours, and plan your visit today at commonbond.org/arts-aging/. And hear from one of our incredible resident artists in this slideshow featuring artwork from the gallery!

10/21/2026

We are so grateful to all who joined us for our 28th annual Celebration of Home gala! Click the link below to view fun photos and memories from the event! Thank you for helping us lay the foundation for our neighbors and communities to flourish. 🌿✨

Photo Credit: Sharolyn B. Hagen Photography
Photobooth Photo Credit: Miguel Marin

Photo collection by CommonBond Communities

10/20/2026

Located at UROC Gallery - University of Minnesota, the "Creative Lives" exhibition is free and open to everyone until October 26, 2026. Learn more, view hours, and plan your visit today at commonbond.org/arts-aging.

See a preview of the beautiful artwork and hear from a resident who has been a part of the classes in this slideshow!

10/14/2026

Support our youth and teen programs as a volunteer this school year!
https://commonbond.org/volunteer/

Current volunteer opportunities available in Seward & neighboring communities!

Now more than ever youth need that one-on-one academic and social emotional support that a tutor and mentor can provide.

🌟 Apply at the link in our bio, or by visiting volgistics.com/appform/457191

Learn about the available roles:

Study Buddies - Once a week provide after-school individual literacy tutoring with a paired “study buddy” in K-6th grade using the Reading Partners curriculum; we will provide specialized training to use Reading Partners; commitment required at a regular time at least once a week for the full school year. We ask for this commitment to provide a consistent experience for the student to improve their reading. Last year 85% of Study Buddies students achieved more than one full year’s growth in reading proficiency.

Homework Center - At least once per week, provide after-school individual and small group homework help & enrichment activity support working with students in K-8th grade; commitment required for regular times at least once a week for at least 3 months.

Youth Enrichment - On a flexible regular schedule, provide after-school support for social-emotional learning and enrichment activities with students in K-8th grade, semester commitment.

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and we honor Indigenous culture and contributions, both past and present. At CommonBond, we celebrate the voices and history of Indigenous individuals in our communities! Join us today, and every day, to listen, learn, and grow.

Check out events happening near you!
mprnews.org/story/2026/10/09/minnesota-communities-celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day

10/09/2026

Elijah has been volunteering in Skyline Tower’s teen Homework Center since Fall 2023, and he looks forward to continuing into the future.

We are pleased to share insights from Elijah on how volunteering has taught him what it means to be a role model and give back to the community! Click below to learn more.

Shaping Bright Futures For Elijah, volunteering has taught him what it means to be a role model for others and give back to the community. Elijah has been volunteering in […]

10/05/2026

We are so grateful to Greater Minnesota Housing Fund for their support and partnership in protecting long-term affordability and ensuring Willow Wood homes continue serving residents for generations!

09/28/2026

This summer, residents and staff from CommonBond's Seward Tower East and West took a trip to Duluth, Minnesota in partnership with Seward Neighborhood Group.

We are so grateful for the opportunity for young residents to form connections, gain new experiences, and have fun with one another! 💙🛥️

09/24/2026

Our Health & Wellness programs support folks' physical and mental health that builds strength, confidence, and independence. 💪 💙 🧘‍♀️

This week, we held a National Fall Prevention Day event at CommonBond's Skyline Tower. Our Health & Wellness Manager led attendees in yoga, self-defense, light aerobics, Tai Ji Quan, and line dancing! Residents and community members enjoyed exercise, snacks, food trucks, and time spent with one another.

09/21/2026

✨ Thank you to all who joined us at our 28th annual Celebration of Home gala! ✨ During the evening, we shared inspiring stories of impact, hosted an exciting live auction, enjoyed live music and dancing, and more.

Shout out to all sponsors, vendors, volunteers, staff, and attendees who made the night a success and helped lay the foundation for our neighbors to flourish!

Photo Credit: Sharolyn B. Hagen Photography