Common Ground Organization has been encouraging inclusive dialogue in Houston, TX since 2022
Common Ground is a recipient of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations (2025), recognizing our student-led efforts to foster understanding and meaningful dialogue across difference. This honor reflects our commitment to creating spaces where difficult conversations can happen openly, respectfully, and with empathy, helping build stronger connections within our community.
Common Ground's flagship chapter
Built a consistent community of 100+ recurring members attending meetings in Friendswood
Conducted over 60 meetings discussing political and personal topics
Integrated district-wide meetings with students from multiple schools to encourage broader dialogue and connection
Searching for new teacher sponsorship for FHS chapter
Common Ground Chapter 2
Build a consistent community of 50+ recurring members attending meetings in Clear Creek
Conducted over 30 meetings discussing political topics
Successfully integrated Headspace to discuss personal mental health struggles
Common Ground Chapter 3
Build a consistent community of 30+ recurring members attending meetings in Bellaire
Conducted over 30 meetings discussing political topics
Successfully integrated Headspace to discuss personal mental health struggles
Common Ground Chapter 3
Build a consistent community of 20+ recurring members attending meetings in Bellaire
Conducted over 30 meetings discussing political topics
Successfully integrated Headspace to discuss personal mental health struggles
Common Ground Chapter 4
Build a consistent community of 20+ recurring members attending meetings in CVHS
Conducted over 30 meetings discussing political topics
Currently integrating Headspace to CVHS meetings
Common Ground Chapter 5
Build a consistent community of 20+ recurring members attending meetings in Village
Conducted over 30 meetings discussing political topics
Currently integrating Headspace to Village meetings
First Common Ground Chapter in a privately-owned school
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