At Uncommon Good we believe that we are part of a global community that is responsible for building healthy families, healthy communities, and a healthy planet.

Connect to College Program

The Connect to College Mentoring Program is designed to inspire at-risk, low income children to stay in school, go to college and break the cycle of poverty. read more

Medical Education Debt (MED) Relief

MED Relief supports idealistic young doctors and dentists who serve in free clinics in low income communities. read more

Building Blocks Jobs Program

The Green Jobs program trains unemployed people for work in the emerging green economy and helps them re-enter the workforce. Read more about clean energy jobs Uncommon Good has launched the Pomona Valley Urban Agriculture Initiative (PVUAI). Read more about urban agriculture

Superadobe

Uncommon Good is constructing the first public Superadobe building in the United States. read more

See our new building in 3D

Announcements

News

Superadobe Volunteer Build Day:

Every Saturday through March, 8am to 4pm -Come help us build our historic Superadobe building! Must be at least 18 years old. Find us at the NE corner of the Claremont United Methodist Church property at 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711. Come help make green architecture history! Ever wanted to be a Chairperson? Buy a chair for our new Superadobe! Go to www.ujimaa.com/deals/uncommon

Posse Scholar

Connect to College member, Karen has been described as one of those students who does it all, and she is being rewarded with a full-tuition merit-leadership scholarship worth $150,000 from the Posse Foundation. She will be attending Grinnell College in the Fall of 2012, in Grinnell, Iowa. Good job, Karen!

Energy Upgrade California

Interested in making your home more energy efficient and earning up to $8,000 in rebates? As part of Energy Upgrade California, LA County has selected Uncommon Good as an Energy Champion which gives us the opportunity to fundraise for our organization. Learn more about how to be a part of this exciting program here.

Important Dates
Saturday Mornings @ The Pomona Farmers Market
Uncommon Good Farmers Market Booth
7 AM, Gary Ave and Pearl Street, Pomona 91767,

February 8
Class of 2013 Meeting
5:30 PM, Uncommon Good

February 18
7th Annual Volunteers Rock!
3:30 PM, Hangar 18, Upland

February 25
Parent Meeting / Junta de Padres
9:00 AM, Uncommon Good

February 29
High School Enrichment Meeting
6:00 PM, Pitzer College

March 10
University of La Verne Tour
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