Uncommon Good

Organization Description

The mission of Uncommon Good is to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty and to work for the restoration of our planet. These two goals are intertwined, since the alleviation of poverty depends upon having a healthy earth with enough resources to support everyone. It has a Whole Earth Building that serves as a community center.  Uncommon Good brings health care to low-income communities throughout LA County.  It has a sustainable agriculture component.  It has a connect to College component that provides mentoring, tutoring, leadership and enrichment opportunities. 

Program Information

A nonprofit in Claremont committed to ending poverty and promoting healthy eating. Students at this site can serve as mentors, tutors, and promoters of healthy nutrition. It has a Whole Earth

Health & Safety

A TB test is required.

If you are serving as a tutor or mentor, fingerprinting is required.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • TB Test
Address 
211 W. Foothill Blvd.
Claremont, CA 91711
United States
General Phone 
(909) 625-2248 Ext. 104
Website:
http://uncommongood.org/about-us/
Student Contact 
Name
Carlos Carrillo
Job Title
Educational Programs Director
Phone
(909) 625-2248 Ext. 104
Email
ccarrillo@uncommongood.org
Program(s) 
Curricular Community Engaged Learning
Service Learning
Organization type 
Charity Organization/Foundation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, People Experiencing Material Poverty
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Family Planning Services
Hours of operation 

M-F 9-5

S 9-1

Minimum required hours 
10