This Single Mother is Soaring
Eugene, OR-- Single mom Bernadette has a lot to be thankful these days. She has a nice home, her two sons are thriving and she has a job she loves. But that wasn't always the case. Before moving…
Thank you for giving kids confidence
Jessie and Hannah say, “Thank you for our new clothes!” The 2019 “Back to School Clothes Drive” was a HUGE success! Your donations gave kids that special feeling on their first day back in the classroom. In September, Cornerstone kids…
You gave the gift of independence for the holiday season!
Meet Gramma Shirley . . . everyone’s grandmother Can you believe it? Gramma Shirley celebrated her 93rd Christmas in 2019 . . . and because of your generosity she’s living independently at a Cornerstone community. Just like other grandmothers, she…
An Absolute Gift: Sarah’s Story of Gratitude
Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much . . . within minutes of meeting Sarah, you can see why these words resonate with her! Entering her home, you’re greeted by Sir Robert, her very vocal and loving rescue tabby cat. Colorful…
Patricia Was Scared, but Then Something Truly Amazing Happened!
With a big smile across her face, resident-volunteer Patricia* unloads kale into a bin and greets neighbors as they come into the West Town Community Room. When first meeting Patricia, you wouldn’t guess that she had been on the verge…
Success Stories: The First Annual Cornerstone Mom’s Dinner
Darcy Phillips, Cornerstone’s Executive Director says, “When my kids were growing up I was lucky to have a great tribe of moms that I could surround myself with. I’m not sure what I would have done without the support of…
Success Stories: Building a Bridge Between Health & Housing
When Marcia* first met with Jessie, our Community Health Worker, last spring, she wasn’t able to make her health a priority. Her monthly expenses made going to the doctor difficult. Managing her diabetes, osteoarthritis and high blood pressure was nearly…
Success Stories: Yoga at Cornerstone
Sometimes a new life path can emerge from the most unexpected places. For Mikayla*, practicing yoga simply began as a fun and healthy hobby, she never imagined it would turn into a passion or a job. But when the…
Making a difference through financial education
One of the ways that Cornerstone connects with residents is by offering financial literacy training and mentorship programs . Through the Healthy Home’s pilot Credit Builder program, we’ve been able to provide financial advice and training to residents that are…
