Celebrating Partnerships and Learning!
Last week’s gathering at one of the properties served by Cornerstone attended by 17 residents was a showcase of strong community partnerships in action! Because of our collaborative efforts with local organizations, the day was buzzing with activities and opportunities. The library generously handed out free books, filling young minds…
Sunshine, Smiles & Egg Hunt Magic!
What do you get when you mix colorful eggs, excited kids, cheering parents, and a gorgeous day? The most egg-citing hunt of the year! Kids raced through the yard and all the way to the grass and bushes while parents rooted for them with big smiles and even bigger cheers…
Cornerstone and Lift UP: A Winning Team!
Hey everyone! We’re a tad late with this update, but we just couldn’t keep this amazing news to ourselves. In 2024, our incredible friends at Lift UP and Cornerstone teamed up to deliver a whopping 12,100 pounds of food to our neighbors at Uptown Tower. That’s like stacking a bunch…
Frosty Thrills and Skate Aids at The Rink Exchange
It was a day of frosty fun and skate aids at The Rink Exchange with our Active Teens last week! Ice skating took a playful turn as blue skate aids joined the teens on the ice, helping those new to skating feel more at ease and adding an extra layer…
Discovering Art at the Creative Minds Workshop
Last week, at our Creative Minds Workshop at one of the properties served by Cornerstone, something truly special happened. The kids transformed simple tissue paper into beautiful suncatchers and crafted their own paper mountains. Using a mix of everyday materials, everyone explored and crafted without limits. The results were fantastic—every…
Community Art Day!
Last week at one of the Cornerstone properties, a wonderful gathering unfolded where children and adults alike came together to showcase their artistic ability through our Community Event workshop. Children and adults gathered to create unique, heartfelt crafts that spark joy and express creativity. The workshop provided a space for…
Chair Yoga: A Gentle Success!
Residents at one of Cornerstone’s managed properties experienced the gentle joys of Chair Yoga yesterday, embracing the physical and mental benefits of yoga in a more accessible form. Conducted in chairs, this yoga session allowed participants to enjoy all the traditional benefits of yoga without the need to get down…
Grocery Galore at Cornerstone
Yesterday was another fantastic day with our Extra Helping series, where our residents come together to take home delicious and nutritious free groceries! There’s always a buzz in the air as folks pick out fresh fruits, veggies, and breads, snacks, along with staples like beans, rice, canned goods, and flour…
Spreading Love with Every Rock!
What a fantastic day for the kids during the latest Active Kids event last Friday, where these little artists turned ordinary rocks into extraordinary tokens of appreciation and affection—Love Rocks! Each kid picked a rock and transformed it into a colorful masterpiece dedicated to someone special. The goal? To inspire…
A Year of Remarkable Generosity!
The latest year-end fundraiser by Down To Earth has been spectacular, with $10,442.00 raised in support of Cornerstone Community Housing. This remarkable achievement was driven by the unwavering dedication of Down To Earth’s incredible team, which saw unprecedented community participation and support. The success of this campaign showcases the power…
Holidays Made Brighter with OCCU
Cornerstone Community Housing families are feeling the love this holiday season, thanks to the generosity of Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU)! They’ve stepped in once again with donations of toys, warm winter clothes, kitchen goodies, and much, much, more. These gifts bring joy and comfort to families who need it…
Celebrating Success at the Housing Heroes Happy Hour!
Hey there, champions! Last week at our Housing Heroes Happy Hour, your incredible energy and generous hearts helped us not only reach but exceed our ambitious $140,000 fundraising goal! Despite a few technical glitches with the donation tracker, we managed to record every gift, including an unexpected $8,500 that came…