Welcome Home Bernadette!
Eugene, OR — It was an exciting week for former Cornerstone resident Bernadette. Thanks to her hard work, and some help from First Story and Hayden Homes, Bernadette is now a homeowner. Through the First Story loan program, Bernadette sought out the opportunity to own her first home. After an…
Eugene, OR — First resident trip of the year! Residents drove down River Road to visit Thistledown Farm, where they picked out fresh fruits, vegetables, and plants for their homes. You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful morning to hit the farm and support local farmers in our community…
Housing Impact on Older Adults
Eugene, OR — Did you know that 3.75 million older adults likely qualify for rental assistance but do not receive it? The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) released a report focused on the impact of housing on older adults in America. This report identified trends in older adults …
Bike Giveaway Day!
Eugene, OR — Today we are grateful for the support from local nonprofits in our community. We are once again thrilled to partner with Free Bikes 4 Kidz to offer bicycles to kids living in Cornerstone communities. Free Bikes 4 Kidz Eugene-Springfield is a nonprofit organization geared toward helping kids…
Bianca, Luis, Ulises and Nailemh Have Found a Home
Eugene, OR — Bianca and her husband Luis searched for a year to find an affordable place to call home. While it took some time, their hopes were finally restored when they got the call that a beautiful apartment was waiting for them at a Cornerstone community. “I was over…
The Rental Home Gap
Did you know that the U.S. has a shortage of 6.8 million rental homes that are affordable and available to extremely low income renters?Each year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) releases a report about the availability of affordable rental housing to low income households. The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Rental…
Wondering About COVID-19 variants?
This week, the Oregon Health Authority released more information regarding COVID-19 variants. Here are some key takeaways: A COVID-19 variant is a form of the virus which has mutated over time. There are two types of COVID-19 variants: variants of concern and variants of interest. Scientists monitor how the COVID-19…
March Housing Hero – Northwest Community Credit Union
Eugene, OR — Please help us thank NWCU for supporting the Books & Bites program and being our corporate partner for the book drive. Because of the generosity of our community members and everyone at NWCU, kids across Lane County and the greater Portland area have access to…
New Partnership with Allies
Eugene, OR — In May, we will be partnering with Allies to provide resident services to Cornerstone residents. Allies is a local organization that provides support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lane County. Through their Self-Expressions Program, participants are encouraged to learn new skills, meet others…
Thank you for supporting Books and Bites!
Eugene, OR — Thank you for supporting Books and Bites! With your generosity over 1,000 books and healthy snacks will be delivered to children and teens living in Cornerstone communities. Through our Books and Bites program, Cornerstone children and teens can develop their literacy skills while enjoying some healthy snacks…
Self-Care Saturday
Eugene, OR — Through our Healthy Homes programs, we provide services and resources that help our residents thrive. Recently, we have started a virtual Self-Care Saturday event for parents. From talking about the happenings of their week to having quality discussions about parenting, Self-Care Saturday is the perfect opportunity to…
Books and Bites
Eugene, OR — Did you know that according to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly two-thirds of low-income American families do not own any books for their children? We’re changing that with our Books and Bites program, a fun way to get books and healthy snacks into the hands…
