OUR STORY
Over 20 years ago, Academy-Award winning artist, actor and author, Common, and educator and former principal, Dr. Mahalia Hines, decided they wanted to inspire youth through mentorship to become the next generation of dreamers and believers.
OUR STORY
Over 20 years ago, Academy-Award winning artist, actor and author, Common, and educator and former principal, Dr. Mahalia Hines, decided they wanted to inspire youth through mentorship to become the next generation of dreamers and believers.
The Common Ground Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth from high-potential communities to become future leaders.
I AM A
dreamer + believer
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The CGF Student Creed
I am a dreamer
In my dreams, I see me and all that I can be.
For me, it is no mystery.
I know that I stand on & love my history.
I know that I can be all I want to be because of those who came before me.
I am a believer
I believe in me and the future I can see.
If I am passionate about what I want to be, If I work hard and always believe,
I know because of the God in me,
my dreams I will achieve.
I am a dreamer and a believer.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The CGF Student Creed
I am a dreamer
In my dreams, I see me and all that I can be.
For me, it is no mystery.
I know that I stand on & love my history.
I know that I can be all I want to be because of those who came before me.
I am a believer
I believe in me and the future I can see.
If I am passionate about what I want to be, If I work hard and always believe,
I know because of the God in me,
my dreams I will achieve.
I am a dreamer and a believer.
Programs
Elevate. Educate. Empower.
Our holistic mentoring programs encourage youth to find their purpose, achieve academic excellence, realize their dreams and be the change they want to see in the world.
THE CGF EXPERIENCE
Preparing our future leaders & dreamers
Mentoring
Sessions
Field
Trips
Activities
Global
Steam
SUMMER
Camp
Service
Events
OUR IMPACT
The CGF Effect
500+
Students served
Across our programs, we continue to serve and support over 500 students.
100%
Graduate High School
Our efforts have enabled ALL of our students to graduate high school
89%
Enroll in College
Plus, 96% of our students have a post-secondary plan to pursue their dreams
$1M
Awarded in Scholarships
Our high school graduates have collectively received over $1 Million in scholarships
working.
SPOTLIGHT
The CGF News
Leaders Emerge
from Anywhere,
Empowered to
Excel Everywhere.
Our village of partners make it possible to grow our culture of dedication, passion, and support for our students.
Help us reach our $$$ Goal
THE COMMON GROUND FOUNDATION is on a mission to empower young people from high-potential communities to become future leaders. We invite you to support our mission by investing in our holistic mentoring program, servicing over 1K students in the U.S. and abroad.