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Common Ground's Replication Program assists
organizations interested in developing supportive
housing in other communities. This past year, we partnered with
organizations in Newburgh, New York,
London, Toronto, and New Orleans; started
two efforts in Connecticut; and held a Replication Institute for groups wishing
to learn more about our work.
Adelaide Thinkers In Residence
(Adelaide, Australia) -
Adelaide Thinkers in Residence is a project of the Government of South Australia, which invites world-class thinkers to Adelaide each year to advise the State on issues central to its strategic objectives. An appointment as an Adelaide Thinker in Residence recognizes both exceptional talent and outstanding leadership.
Connecticut
June 3, 2004 - Willimantic - Common Ground Contracted to Manage Seth Chauncey Hotel
Common Ground manages the renamed "Windham House," providing clean, safe, and affordable housing in an environment that promotes self-sufficiency. All residents pay at least 30% of their income in rent, and all are linked to community-based social services.
In addition to solid property management, Common Ground provides tenants with 24-hour front desk coverage and programs ranging from women's health night to computer training to game night.
Willimantic Frequently Asked Questions
Willimantic Advisory Board Meeting Minutes:
October 2003 - Hartford - The Hollander Charitable Trust gives Common Ground a landmark building at 410 Asylum Street in downtown Hartford to convert into supportive housing.
Hartford Frequently Asked Questions
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| Thanks To All Who Attended Willimantic, CT Meeting
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We would like to thank everyone who attended the Willimantic, CT town meeting on July 22, 2004. We value your input and look forward to continuing our dialogue in the future.
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CRISIS
(London, England) - CRISIS plans to
create a 400-unit supportive housing
facility - England's first - based on
Common Ground's model. Pink Floyd
guitarist David Gilmour donated six
million dollars from the sale of his
home to help CRISIS acquire a site.
Common Ground has provided ongoing
development assistance.
The Downtown Development
District/Mayor's Office
(New Orleans, Louisiana) - Common
Ground advises on new approaches to
homelessness and possible sites for
development of supportive housing at
the request of the City of New Orleans.
Homes First Society and Seaton Annex
(Toronto, Canada) - Common Ground is providing technical assistance for new supportive housing programs in Toronto.
Safe Harbors of the Hudson
(Newburgh, New York) - Common Ground has joined with Safe Harbors to develop a 128-unit mixed use supportive housing facility. Safe Harbors acquired the former Newburgh Hotel in December 2002.
The Replication Institute
Supported by the Blue Moon Fund, the
Replication Institute offers organizations
the opportunity to learn from
Common Ground's experience in creating
and operating supportive housing.
Entitled "Supportive Housing:
Getting Started and Succeeding," the two-day conference attracted over 80
social service providers, government
agencies, and others interested in
developing supportive housing.
Participants came from 15 states and
five countries and from as far away as
Japan and Australia.
Materials from the 2004 event:
Materials from the 2003 event:
Audio from the 2003 event are available online as mp3 downloads:
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Tours
The Replication department conducted
80 tours and seminars for corporations,
foundations, individual donors,
government agencies, and non-profit
organizations, including Office of the
Deputy Mayor for Children, Youth,
Families and Elders, Washington, D.C.;
Center for the Homeless, South Bend,
Indiana; Sanagatachi Group, Yokohama,
Japan; Office of the Deputy Prime
Minister, London, England; Haven Night
Shelter, Cape Town, South Africa; and
CAMBA, Brooklyn, New York.
For more information, please contact
Catherine San Fan Andre
Project Manager
203-773-1708
Email
Replication News
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June 19, 2005 - The Adelaide Review
Convert old buildings for homeless: Thinker
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January 14, 2005 - The Willimantic Chronicle
"Hotel Residents Say They're Staying Put"
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July 1, 2004 - The Willimantic Chronicle
"Concerns Voiced at Housing Forum"
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June 23, 2004 - The Hartford Courant
"Support Common Ground"
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June 4, 2004 - The Hartford Courant
"'No' To Supportive Housing"
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June 3, 2004 - The Hartford Courant
"New Lease On Life For Troubled Hotel"
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April 1, 2004 - The Willimantic Chronicle
"Common Ground Plan Questioned by Town Residents"
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March 23, 2004 - Willimantic Chronicle
"Formal Presentation on Hotel Plan to be Held"
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March 23, 2004 - Willimantic Chronicle
"NYC Tour Gives Selectman a Look at Hotel's Possibilities"
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February 22, 2004 - The New York Times
"Makeover at Hotel in Willimantic Goes Far Beyond Name, Tenants Say"
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February, 2004 - Affordable Housing Finance
"Project Mixes Theatre, Supportive Housing, Retail "
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December 7, 2003 - The New York Times
"Developer Goes Home To Tackle New Project "
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2002 World Habitat Award for The Prince George
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October 13, 2003 - Hartford Courant
"No
Welcome Mat"
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October 10, 2003 - The Chronicle
"Supportive
Housing Developer Still Interested in Hotel Hooker"
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October 5, 2003 - Hartford Courant
"Building
A More Diverse Downtown"
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September 29, 2003 - Hartford Courant
"Common
Ground Downtown"
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September 27, 2003 - Hartford Courant
"Key
Site On Park Donated - Plans For Housing For Poor Concerns Some
Officials "
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September 2, 2003 - ABC News Australia
"Common Ground's work in New Orleans featured on ABC News Australia "
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