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Craig Bowman

Washington, DC

Living life on the edge of my comfort zone

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Apply Now! SALDEF 2016 Leadership Development Program

“LDP was an amazing experience. It gave me an opportunity to share and build relationships with other individuals who share the same passion as myself for the Sikh Community, for the American Community and humanity as a whole. I plan... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2016 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Remembering September 11th, 2001

I originally wrote this post on the 5th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy. I've re-posted it every few years since then. This time, I’m a little more hopeful that our government today prioritizes diplomacy over destruction and working for... Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2015 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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November is National Runaway Prevention Month

Spearheaded by the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) and the National Network for Youth (NN4Y), National Runaway Prevention Month is a unified national effort to increase public awareness of the issues facing runaways, and to educate the public about the solutions... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2014 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Two Websites Help Mentoring Programs Engage Men as Mentors

WeBuildMen.org set out to build a national movement that encourages men to help make a positive impact in a young man’s life by building a community platform that’s custom-built for today’s man – to help him take on the challenges... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2014 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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National Service: Grant Opportunities

Sodexo Foundation Youth Grants Deadline: January 15 YSA (Youth Service America) and Sodexo Foundation are looking for 100 of the best ideas from young people about how they can help end childhood hunger in their communities. $400 grants are available... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2014 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Grant Opportunities: National & Youth Service

Family Volunteer Day Grants NEW! Deadline: September 4 GenerationOn, with generous support from Disney Friends for Change, is giving out Family Volunteer Day grants and event day service kits to affiliates or non-profit organizations around the country. Organizations approved for... Continue reading

Posted Aug 25, 2014 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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USAID Uganda Feed the Future

“Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.” — Paul Hawken CHECK OUT OUR PICTURES FROM UGANDA As some of you know,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2014 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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New Funding from the CNCS Social Innovation Fund!

This is an exciting time for the Social Innovation Fund. In a few months, SIF will celebrate its five year anniversary, and yesterday, they launched their fourth funding competition! Thanks to a substantial increase in this fiscal year’s appropriations, the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2014 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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USAID Uganda Feed the Future

“ADVOCACY is a set of hands-on technical skills and practices needed to effectively press for change. "It is also the foundation of active citizenship, a process through which ordinary people learn to participate in decision-making at all levels. Identifying priorities,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2014 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Grant Opportunities for Youth & Youth Orgs

Sodexo Foundation Youth Grants Deadline: January 31 Do you know where your next meal is coming from? One in five children in America don't. But this is a problem that can be solved, and kids are a part of the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2014 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Building Leadership One Middle School Student at a Time

Four years ago, working strategically with school, community, and business partners, the Unified Family Services Systems (UFSS) and Common Ground Consulting created the Bedford County Youth Action Council (BCYAC) to empower diverse and passionate young people across Bedford County, Pennsylvania... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Leadership Development Program a Resounding Success

Click here to view the photo gallery! Click here to share the pictures on Facebook! “It exceeded all my expectations!” “This program was incredible. I am so glad I was able to connect with my peers who are equally inspired... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Facilitating SikhLEAD's Third Annual Leadership Program

“LDP was an amazing experience. It gave me an opportunity to share and build relationships with other individuals who share the same passion as myself for the Sikh Community, for the American Community and humanity as a whole. I plan... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Social Profit Grant & Award Opportunities

Lowe's Toolbox for Education Deadline: October 15 For the 2013-14 school year, the Lowe's will give priority to meeting basic necessities, with a preference for funding requests that have a permanent impact, such as facility enhancement (both indoor and outdoor)... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Remembering the Oak Creek Tragedy

From our friends and colleagues at SALDEF (August 5th 2013 - Oak Creek, WI) – On this, the first anniversary of the Oak Creek tragedy, Sikhs around the country are gathering in memory of the six departed souls and to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 6, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Meet the Top 24 under 24 Youth Changemakers

Earlier this month, I was very excited to learn about these young people who are changing America for the better through what might seem like an unlikely route for someone so young: deep engagement in policymaking and governance in their... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Summer of Service Ideas: International Youth Day - August 12

International Youth Day is commemorated every year on August 12. The United Nations Focal Point on Youth selects a theme for the day with input from youth organizations and members of the UN Inter-Agency Network in Youth development (still to... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Youth-Related Grants & Awards

World Summit Youth Award Deadline: July 30 The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) is a global contest to bring together young innovators who are creating digital content through mobile and Internet technology to put the UN's Millennium Development Goals into... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Improve Donor Choice. End the Overhead Myth.

Common Ground has just joined GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance in the pledge to end the overhead myth. Instead of focusing on the percentage of charity’s expenses that go to administrative and fundraising costs—commonly referred to as... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Summer of Service Ideas: Mandela Day - TODAY - July 18

Mandela Day is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, and the ability to make an impact. The Mandela Day campaign message is simple: Mr. Mandela gave 67... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Summer of Service Ideas: Directory of Summer Programs for High School Students

For four years, WKCD has compiled a directory of international summer programs that welcome high school students and combine volunteer work, cultural and language immersion. (They have not included programs where language study or touring are the primary focus -... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Summer of Service Ideas: Summer of Service Resources

Summer of Service (SOS) is a national initiative spearheaded by Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) which seeks to create positive alternatives for high needs and diverse middle school students during the summer. Employing a service-learning methodology, SOS engages youth as... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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21st Century Solutions Tech Grants

Would you like the opportunity for your non-profit to win $50,000? The NBCUniversal Foundation is partnering with NBC Washington (and other NBC affiliates in major media markets) to launch 21st Century Solutions, a grant challenge for local non-profit organizations implementing... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Summer of Service Ideas: National Night Out - August 6

Your community is invited to join the over 37 million neighbors across 15,000 communities in celebration of the 30th annual National Night Out. Register today to receive your official organizational kit with guidelines, suggestions, and more & stay connected with... Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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Summer of Service Ideas: Prepare Your Community for Summer Disasters

Summer is the season for hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes... help make sure your community is prepared for a disaster this summer! YSA recommends the following resources to engage youth in preparing your community for a disaster: Disney Friends for Change... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2013 at COMMON GROUND CONSULTING LLC

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