Seven Year Old Timothy’s Christmas Wish Came True
Eugene, OR.– Seven year old Timothy wants to be a police officer when he grows up. It’s been a tough year for him, like so many. He’s autistic and struggles to learn from home during Covid-19. With the help of his mother and grandmother, he’s getting through it. His mom…
Covid Vaccine Arrives in Oregon, What Do You Need to Know?
Eugene, OR.– The day have finally come. A Covid vaccine is being distributed to states across the U.S. In fact, Governor Brown announced the Covid Vaccine has arrived in Oregon. Many residents who live in affordable housing are seniors who are especially at-risk. Here’s what we know right now: How…
Support Small Business and Cornerstone this Holiday Season
Eugene, OR.– If you haven’t been to Down to Earth in downtown Eugene, you are missing out. One foot in the door and you are immediately in a treasure trove of original, hand made, one of a kind items for your home and garden. It’s an especially magical place during…
Happy Holidays from the Zimmerman Family
Eugene, OR.– Covid has brought challenges on many families this year. Recently when we caught up with the Zimmerman family who shared their struggles this year. Daniel was laid off from his job as a delivery driver and Kendra, who works in the service industry, has been out of work…
It’s #GivingTuesday and we’re grateful for YOU!
It’s #Givingtuesday but we want to take the opportunity to give YOU gratitude for all you do for us 365 days a year. 2020 has not been easy for anyone but you have continued to support hard working families, seniors and people with disabilities. It’s not just a home that you…
Support Cornerstone and Small Business Saturday
Eugene, OR.– Join this Holiday Season as we raise money for hundreds of local low income families in need! We are once again, grateful to join forces with local business Down to Earth. With each purchase at their store, you can make a donation directly to Cornerstone. The fundraiser kicks…
Seniors Antique to Get Motivated
Eugene, OR.– One of the highlights of our job is to see residents get outside and create friendships. A recent trip to historic Downtown Coburg to go antiquing was a great opportunity to get some fresh air and some good conversation (pre-lockdown). Residents from our Get Motivated group for seniors…
Local Boy Scouts Volunteer for Halloween Fun
Eugene, OR.– We are an organization that thrives because of the kindness of our amazing volunteers and we have missed them terribly during Covid-19. That’s why it was such a treat to welcome the Boy Scouts of America Troop 428 to our Willakenzie Crossing property to help us stuff 150…
National Housing Day
Eugene, OR.– November 18th is National Housing Day. On this day especially, we want to call attention to the import role a home plays in any one person’s life. Its was something that was very apparent to the mayor of Toronto, Mel Lastman back in 1998. Mayor Lastman made the…
New Podcast Takes Deep Dive into Housing Crisis
Eugene, OR–A shortage of affordable housing isn’t just a problem we’re seeing in Oregon, California is also feeling the crushing pressure of 150,000 people sleeping on their streets on any given night. From public radio station KQED, based in the Bay Area, comes the podcast “SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in…
This Single Mother is Soaring
Eugene, OR– Single mom Bernadette has a lot to be thankful these days. She has a nice home, her two sons are thriving and she has a job she loves. But that wasn’t always the case. Before moving into a Cornerstone Community, she and her family used to…
Are you creative? Enter to win a $500 prize from the City of Eugene!
Eugene, OR.– The City of Eugene is reaching out to young adults in our community for help to get the word out about Covid-19. They are asking people ages 14-30 to submit visual or video content for their “Stop the Spread” community message contest. They are asking the visual submissions…
