Monica Reed

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A hidden gem in Clarksville called Common Ground Cafe

This has got to be the hidden gem we’ve been looking for!!  This wonderful place called Common Ground Cafe!

Common Ground Cafe is open in Veterans Plaza near the Public Library! The café is part of Progressive Directions, Inc., a non-profit organization providing services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.

(Video courtesy of Newschannel 5)

Common Ground’s objective is to serve tasty food and specialty drinks to the community while providing a training ground to ready individuals with disabilities for the workforce. Interns will complete a paid internship program to learn job skills that will help them attain competitive employment in the
community.

Check out their website HERE

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