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…
Staff Highlight Video: Gina
Meet Gina Paoletto! She has been a member of Cornerstone’s Resident Services team for about a year. Before coming to Cornerstone, she has years of experience supporting at-risk families and connecting them to vital resources in our community. Right now she runs the “Coffee Connections” group for women and mothers…
Circus Fun at Merlo Station
Life feels like a circus right now but recently kids and adults at Merlo Station Apartments in Beaverton got a taste of the Big Top. A circus performer came to put on a show for the residents. Adhering to social distancing, she performed a juggling act outside. Our resident services…
Making Masks Fun
With new state mask requirements and the back-to-school season ahead of us, many parents may be wondering how they can ease their little ones into wearing masks more often. Here are some tips for families to help their children get used to this new normal. Make it fun! Masks can…
Friendship can do wonders for your health
Through our Healthy Homes programs, we offer many resources to our residents. However, during Covid-19 we’ve had to shift many of those programs online. We fully understand the importance of connecting with one another and that’s why our Resident Services Coordinator Gina put together a “Coffee Connections” virtual group. They…
Diana Needs Your Help More than Ever
Meet Diana. She’s 71 years old and lives in affordable housing. She has suffered from tremors since she was in her 40’s. A retired nurse, she lives on $803 a month between Social Security and disability. Like so many seniors, Diana is struggling to make it to the end of…
