Supplementary nutrition for vulnerable families ends hunger in affordable housing communities across Oregon.

• Extra Helping – on-site delivery of fresh produce, bread, and dairy.
• Summer Lunch/Cereal – feeds youth during the summer months as a substitute for school meals.
• Bread Basket – fresh bread delivered on-site.
• Senior Grocer – delivery of groceries directly to a senior’s front door.

Enrichment events, community gardens, and volunteer opportunities strengthen community cohesion and increase safety and stability.

• Volunteerism – opportunities for community members to support resident programs.
• Symphony Connects – a collaboration with the Eugene Symphony to bring music on-site.
• Community Gardens – on-site gardens are planned, planted and maintained by residents.

Cornerstone is engaged with Residents Organizing for Change (ROC), a statewide network of residents of affordable housing, those in need of, and front-line staff of affordable housing providers that are committed to advocating for safe, stable, and affordable housing for all Oregonians. ROC is one of three resident organizing networks on the west coast! ROC joins its peers in Washington (RAP) and California (RUN). To join ROC, fill out this form today or contact your Resident Services Coordinator to learn more.

Community referrals, professional development and tailored support helps families achieve greater stability and success.

• Resident Referrals – one-on-one help connects residents to local resources.
• Savings Programs – teaching the basics of budgeting and saving.
• Financial Wellness – connection to financial institutions to promote financial growth.

Soar Works – The SOAR model is designed to assist children and adults in applying for Social Security disability benefits.  SOAR is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is a national program designed to increase access to the disability income benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for eligible adults and children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder. Learn more about SOAR or contact your Resident Services Coordinator to schedule an appointment with a SOAR certified staff member.

Cornerstone uses several different tools to help support households with finance, budgeting and credit repair that help build households stability.  Please explore the following tools and resources and reach out to your Resident Services Coordinator to schedule an appointment for more assistance.

Onsite education, community health workers, and partner programs offer residents the opportunity to access health resources in the community.

• Healthy Smiles

• Get Motivated – links adult residents to health and wellness services.

• Taste of Wellness – on-site visits from local health organizations such as YMCA and Peace Health.
• Wellness Coaching – one-on-one wellness support and coaching helps residents achieve health goals and manage chronic illness.

Peer Support Specialists – Certified by the Oregon Health Authority, a Peer Support Specialist is an individual providing services to another individual who shares a similar life experience.  At Cornerstone, our staff PSS is bi-lingual and is available to all residents needing one-on-one assistance with anything related to maintaining housing stability or accessing resources.  Learn more about the Peer Support certification or contact your Resident Services Coordinator to schedule an appointment with a Peer Support Specialist.