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…
Stocked Shelves at the Food Pantry
We’re thrilled to share with you some heartwarming news about our fantastic food pantry, a true lifeline for Healthy Homes residents. Every 2nd and 4th Monday, our pantry swings open its doors, dishing out a bounty of goodies. We’re talking about everything from fresh bread and canned goodies to dairy…
Warm Toes, Warm Hearts
With a bright smile and arms full of colorful socks, Mia brings a splash of joy to the residents of Cornerstone Community Housing. In all shapes, colors, and sizes, these socks were generously donated during a successful fundraising event that included a sock drive organized by the Oregon Mortgage Association…
A Perfect Game: Community & Charity Win Big at Bowl-A-Rama!
The Bowl-A-Rama event, hosted by the Oregon Mortgage Association, was a striking success, filled with energy, laughter, and a spirit of community giving. The bowling alley buzzed with excitement as attendees, ranging from avid bowlers to enthusiastic supporters, filled every lane. The evening was not only about strikes and spares;…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
FUN TIMES! The children living in our Affordable Housing programs are invited to join us in a Nature Scavenger Hunt adventure this Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM! In addition to finding fun prizes and surprises, they will get to learn about their neighborhoods in a…
Big Thanks to Our Community!
Down To Earth’s year-end fundraising campaign to support Cornerstone Community Housing raised $ 10,203.00 this year. Thank you so much to Down To Earth for your unwavering support and belief that everyone deserves a place to call home. Your dedication to the cause of affordable housing is not only commendable…
Home Safe Home
Susan feels safe at home, thanks to your kindness! Ten years ago, Susan made the difficult decision to leave an unhealthy relationship, “my life was in turmoil, and I needed to get away,” she said. With limited options, Susan relied on help from her daughter who suggested she move to…
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…