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Having a Stable Home Helped Doreen Through Chemo
April 27, 2023
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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…

Resident services cooking class
April 20, 2023
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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
April 7, 2023
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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
April 3, 2023
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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
March 15, 2023
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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
February 21, 2023
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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
February 21, 2023
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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
February 2, 2023
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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…

First Story is Helping Create New Homeowners
January 4, 2023
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First Story is Helping Create New Homeowners

Eugene, OR — Hayden Homes’ First Story non-profit organization knows the importance of creating the building blocks and providing resources families need to become homeowners. That’s why they have chosen to support Cornerstone this holiday season. Their mission is to help deserving individuals and families in need achieve the dream…

Salvation Army Sponsors 25 Families
December 21, 2022
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Salvation Army Sponsors 25 Families

Eugene, OR — For families living in affordable housing, it can be difficult to find room in the budget for extra gifts during the holiday season. Thanks to the Salvation Army, 25 Cornerstone families will have presents to open this holiday without touching funds they would typically use for rent…

New Affordable Housing in Lincoln City!
November 2, 2022
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New Affordable Housing in Lincoln City!

Lincoln City, OR — “Cornerstone Community Housing is thrilled to be working with Stewardship Development and our other partners to serve the Lincoln City community,” said Darcy Phillips, executive director of Cornerstone Community Housing. “This exciting new development will be a fantastic addition and provide much-needed affordable housing for many…

Housing Hereos was a huge success because of you!
October 11, 2022
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Housing Hereos was a huge success because of you!

Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, Cornerstone’s Housing Heroes Live was a huge success. Members of the community came together to raise over $80,000 that will directly benefit residents through services like food pantries, peer support, after school kids programs and more. If you’d like to help us…

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