Rising Star
We love to see smiling kids that participate in Cornerstone’s Rising Star program! Rising star is part of the resident services program that motivates youth to excel in school and life through reward incentives, even in the summer months. Your generosity helps provide the games, toys and treats they get…
School Garden Project
Thank you to the School Garden Project of Lane County for donating 50 tomato plants and dirt to Cornerstone residents! Community gardening is a staple of Cornerstone’s resident services programs. Not only does it provide supplemental food, but also helps build relationships amongst neighbors to work together and make something…
Community Engagement Nights
Central Oregon — Resources for residents is a BIG way that you are helping Cornerstone’s communities. Thanks to your help, residents have access to more wrap around support than ever! The latest community engagement night featured facepainting and pizza (so much fun!) as well as information on STEM (Science, Tech,…
A Gift Kids Can Open Again and Again
Beaverton, OR — This spring, as a part of Cornerstone’s Active Kids program, the local library is providing an on-site “Community Library” to provide a variety of books for the kids at Merlo Station . Not only are they providing the books, but also someone to read to the kids…
Having a Stable Home Helped Doreen Through Chemo
Eugene, OR — When longtime Cornerstone resident, Doreen was diagnosed with cancer in June 2022, her life was turned upside down. Faced with the reality of chemotherapy and a difficult journey ahead, she was forced to take a leave of absence from her job in the human services field. Despite…
Learning How to Cook a Healthy Dinner
Eugene, OR — Residents are exploring new ways to eat healthy at home! The latest cooking class taught community members how to make a healthy teriyaki chicken dinner with fresh veggies. This made from scratch meal was a hit; a simple meal that could be enjoyed week after week. Cooking…
Cornerstone is now CORES Certified
Eugene, OR, April 6, 2023 — Cornerstone Community Housing is now a CORES certified organization. Following an extensive application process, Cornerstone, and its resident services program, “Healthy Homes,” is proud to be the newest organization to receive a CORES certification. The Certified Organization for Resident Engagement & Services (CORES) recognizes…
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Eugene, OR — Looking at birds, or looking like birds? Either way, residents had a whole lot of fun at the Cascade Raptor Center! The Cascades Raptor Center is a nature center and wildlife hospital that is home to nearly 40 resident education raptors, most native to the Pacific Northwest…
100 New Units in Clackamas County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSBNQcQ9rMk Happy Valley, OR — After 10 years of preparing, planning and building a new 100 unit apartment complex Fuller Station, is now open in Clackamas County. Cornerstone is proud to be providing all resident services for this beautiful new community in the Portland area. The six-story building with a…
Building Community
Bend, OR — 2023 is off to a great start for Cornerstone residents who took part in a meet and greet with their local police and firefighters in January. This important gathering helped build new relationships between residents and first responders. Over 40 people attended and jumped right in on…
Tia Has a Bright Future Ahead
Eugene, OR — Longtime resident, Tia, loved growing up in a Cornerstone community. When she was just 7 years old, her family made the move into affordable housing. Today, Tia is a high school graduate, thriving in a new job and it’s all because of community members like you! As…
Baking Bridges the Gap
Language barriers can be tough for families, but baking is helping residents bond, learn English and meet new friends. Families who moved from Ukraine to the United States came to the weekly resident services activity to bake some cookies! The challenge was on for resident services coordinator Amber, who had…
