by josephrphelps@gmail.com | Aug 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Common Roots recently celebrated the completion of 1189-91 South Main Street. Check out these beautiful images captured by Bob Joint. One of the highlights of the day was Ann Findlay (formerly Ann Musica). She was born in the house in 1933 and came to see the... 
by josephrphelps@gmail.com | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Paul Davis is the first person to move into Common Roots’ energy-efficient apartment complex on South Main Street in Meadville. “I really feel like it’s my place,” said Davis. “I put a lot of sweat into it and I got it the way I like... 
by josephrphelps@gmail.com | Dec 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
A Meadville nonprofit announced plans for a rental cooperative in the city that would offer “a new approach to renting” by allowing low-income tenants to work together to manage and care for their homes while building equity. Common Roots will start the effort at its... 
by josephrphelps@gmail.com | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has awarded a $12,000 stipend to a Meadville resident to conduct research benefiting the affordable housing industry. Julie Wilson is the director of housing and community development at Common Roots, a community organization in... 
by josephrphelps@gmail.com | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
As a lifelong carpenter, Doug Lodge is dedicated to efficient housing. “This is something I believe in so I just keep showing up,” said Lodge. “It’s rewarding.” Lodge is helping the non-profit Common Roots rehabilitate its first housing...