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…
New Program to Help Students During Distance Learning
As families gear up for another school year, many kids won’t be returning to the classroom. For students who live in affordable housing, distance learning poses even greater obstacles. Many kids do not have access to a quiet place to study, enough nutritious food, devices they don’t share and…
How to register for the Housing Heroes Extravaganza (Step by Step)
We hope you can join us for our inaugural Housing Heroes Extravaganza on October 1st at 7:00 p.m. Registering for our virtual event may be confusing to some, so we wanted to provide some step by step instructions to make the process a little easier. Step One–Follow the registration link…
Staff Highlight: Michelle
Meet Michelle! A veteran on the team, she’s been with Cornerstone for 16 years. She has worn many hats over the years, starting as a receptionist and is now the Chief Operating Officer. She says one of things she’s most proud of through the years is helping develop the Healthy…
30-40 Million People in America at Risk for Eviction
Did you know that by the end of 2020, an estimated 30-40 million people in America may be facing eviction? A new report, The Eviction Crisis, studied how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated housing insecurity in America. The report pulls together existing research related to the COVID-19 housing crisis such…
