Common Ground Dispute Resolution

11/05/2025

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10/31/2025

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10/25/2025

The Catskill Elks Lodge is honored to host our annual Veterans Breakfast on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Please see flyer for details on menu and seating times.

10/25/2025

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10/24/2025

Common Ground is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an Initial Mediation and Child Custody Mediation Training in January! Please contact us at info@commongroundinc.org for more information. APPLY ON LINE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE!

10/07/2025

We are looking for a few volunteers interested in becoming a mediator to help parents resolve custody disputes.

09/26/2025

Common Ground is pleased to announce that it is looking to hire a CMS (Community Mediation Services) AmeriCorps volunteer! This is a part-time position, and the successful candidate will assist with Family Court intake and youth programming. Living allowance includes health benefits, study/school reimbursement, professional and mediation training. This program is supported through a partnership with the New York State Dispute Resolution Association and the CMS AmeriCorps. Please click here to learn more about AmeriCorps.

The program begins 10/20/25 and ends 9/30/26. Total hours during this period: 900, including training and other requirements under AmeriCorps. Living allowance: $4250.00. The position is perfect for a recent graduate or a parent looking for work during the time their children are in school.

09/05/2025

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In collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene and in partnership with our sister mediation center - Common Ground Dispute Resolution - of Columbia and Greene counties, MCDC delivered a 4-day training in Restorative Practices and Circle Keeping to a large group of AmeriCorps members, school and peer advocates, staff from the Greene County Youth Department, MHA Clubhouse Youth Peer Leaders, Managers and Staff. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring together multiple stakeholders that bridge myriad mental health and youth services in the community. Special thanks to Kai Hillman, Director of Youth Clubhouse of Columbia-Greene Counties for his vision and support for this work.

08/10/2025

Are you a volunteer mediator for one of the NYS Dispute Resolution Centers? If so, you may take advantage of an exciting training. Common Ground is offering an advanced skill-building workshop for mediators on dealing with impasse. This is a rare opportunity to work with a highly desirable trainer, Michael Raphael, while learning from your colleagues in an experiential, research-based training. Registration is limited.

07/31/2025

Common Ground is looking to recruit a few volunteers!

01/17/2025

NYSOADR recommneds that all volunteer mediators participate in a two-hour Intimate Partner Violence workshop every two years. Please call Common Ground if you are interested in registering for this program at 518.943.0523. There is no cost to volunteers.

01/09/2025

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The number of nonprofit organizations increased nationally between 2017 and 2022 but decreased in New York, according to a new report from the state comptroller