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…
Stable Homes Help Voting Rates
Eugene, OR– 2020 has been a packed year. First a global pandemic, then devastating wildfires in our region and now a Presidential Election. The deadline to register to vote, October 13th, already came and went. Now folks all over Oregon are receiving their ballots in the mail. Despite recent controversy,…
Staff Highlight: Amy Cubbage
Meet Amy Cubbage! She’s been on Cornerstone’s team as the Director of Real Estate, Asset Management for four years. You might also recognize her if you took one of her nonprofit management classes at the U of O, where she also teaches. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Amy…
Safe Halloween fun during Covid-19
Eugene, Ore.- We know Covid-19 has wrecked havoc on many people’s plans in 2020. One of those events that may look different this year is Halloween. But just because we need to remain safe and vigilant about Covid-19 doesn’t mean we can’t still have some spooky fun! According to the…
Meet our Sponsor: Oregon Pacific Bank
Meet our sponsor Oregon Pacific Bank! They’ve been a fantastic community partner and supporter of Cornerstone for a while. Their team understands the vital role a home plays in the future success of a family or individual and therefore the future success of our community. “Honestly Cornerstone Community Housing is…
Meet Our Sponsor: Burley Design
Meet the Presenting Sponsor of our Housing Heroes Extravaganza: Burley Design. They’re a family owned company that’s been in Eugene for 40 years. Burley Design’s Owner and CEO Mike Coughlin is a former Board Member and one of the founding members of Cornerstone. His passion for creating affordable housing in…
VIDEO: How to register for the Housing Heroes Extravaganza
We are rapidly approaching our Housing Heroes Extravaganza! We hope you can join us. But first, we need to register and it’s free. This video will show you how to complete that process, step by step. By registering, you will be able donate live during the event. Register here. We…
Tips to Stay Safe in Wildfire Smoke
According to the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA), Eugene’s Air Quality Index is currently at Hazardous. This means there are pollutants in the air that may cause symptoms like eye, nose and throat irritation. These fine particles (PM2.5) may be inhaled into our lungs, causing health concerns. Young children,…
Meet our Housing Heroes Extravaganza Sponsor: Ball Janik
We want to introduce you to one of our sponsors of the Housing Heroes Extravaganza! Ball Janik is a leader in real estate and land use law. They’ve handled a wide variety of cases all over Oregon and other parts of the U.S., including several affordable housing organizations. They know…
