Liz’s Cornerstone Love Story
“There is so much we could be doing, so why waste time on the negative. Read, ask questions and take the time to walk in another person’s shoes. You’ll be better for it.” Exclaims Liz Ness. Liz is one of Cornerstone’s dedicated and passionate Housing Heroes. Housing Heroes are the…
Healthy Smiles Change Lives
Guess who brings a smile to our face? Capital Dental and Trillium Community Health Plans, that’s who! Cornerstone is lucky to have a partnership with both Capital Dental and Trillium Community Health Plans that benefits families and individuals who might not otherwise have access to basic dental needs. January 14,…
Spreading Holiday Cheer One Centerpiece at a Time
One of the things Camille looks forward to every year is creating holiday centerpieces to brighten the hearts and homes of his neighbors and friends. Camille worked as a florist for many years before moving to a Cornerstone community. Now he shares his expertise with Cornerstone residents by teaching families…
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 other women who, like me, all questioned if we were…
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 impossible. On top of that, Marcia was struggling with severe…
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 young mom brought her kids to Cornerstone’s Yoga Play class,…
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 ready to tackle their financial wellness. Recently, one of our volunteer…
