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Recent Articles:
Summer Food and Resource Rally in Sterling generates over 100,000 pounds of food, essentials for local nonprofits Inside NoVA, June 10th, 2024
Donations, New Center Aid NoVA Food Pantries As Need Increases During Summer Reston Patch, June 6th, 2024
Planning Commission votes for Sully affordable housing Fairfax County Times, May 17th, 2024
Cornerstones Opens Food Hub Reston Connection, Dec 13th, 2023
Cornerstones launches new hub to combat rising food insecurity in northern Virginia ABC 7, December 6th 2023
Cornerstones opens food distribution center in Sterling FFXnow, December 4, 2023
Cornerstones Opens Sterling Food Distribution Hub Loudoun Now, Nov 21, 2023
Cornerstones opens food distribution center in Sterling Loudoun Times-Mirror, Nov 28, 2023
Reston Chamber Business Focus | November 20, 2023
Connecting with Kerrie Wilson: Leading Cornerstones in Creating Thriving Communities, October 2, 2023
Fairfax County approves new Reston Comprehensive Plan, September 14, 2023
Town of Herndon to cut parks and recreation fees to reduce financial barriers, Reston Now, September 8, 2023
Partnership Provides Travel Training and $100 Transit Cards to Low-Income, Underserved, and Non-English-Speaking Residents, August 8, 2023
Organizations Partner for Food Insecurity Fairfax County Times, July 7, 2023
StarKist, Cornerstones, and Feed the Children Join to Meet the Needs Reston Connection, June 28, 2023
Housing affordability, post-pandemic recovery dominate House District 7 candidate forum FFX Now, May 18, 2023
Reston nonprofit proposes housing for low-income adults near Fairfax Towne Center FFX Now, March 2, 2023
Ashburn Student Donates $900 in Gift Cards to Shelter
Loudoun Now, January 23, 2023
Cornerstones hosts summer event for food insecure Fairfax County Times, July 1, 2022
As food prices continue to rise, StarKist and Feed the Children Partner with a local nonprofit to feed 400 families InsideNoVa, Jun 27, 2022
StarKist Teams With Local Nonprofits To Feed 400 Families In Reston Patch Media, Jun 24, 2022
Reston business and nonprofits join forces to donate food, essentials to 400 families FFXnow, June 22, 2022
StarKist Partners with Feed the Children and Cornerstones for Special Event Benefiting 400 Dulles Corridor, VA Families
During Hungriest Year in Modern History Starkist Co., Jun 23, 2022
With tents outside county office, Fairfax reviews pledge to end homelessness The Washington Post, May 29, 2022
Fairfax County Budget Hearings Reston Connection, Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Living Paycheck to Paycheck in 1 of the Most Pricey Counties LXNBC, February 23, 2022
Community collects donations for Herndon fire victims Fairfax County Times, December 30, 2021
Cornerstones: Volunteers returning to assist hypothermia prevention shelter in Reston RestonNow, November 30, 2021
Memorable Holidays for Families in Need – Thanks to Cornerstones and their supporters Reston Connection, November 23, 2021
Reston third grader raising funds for Embry Rucker Community Shelter RestonNow, November 19, 2021
Cornerstones launches affordable-housing projects in Loudoun, Fairfax InsideNova, October 27, 2021
Cornerstones Combats Hunger – Federal funds support hot, nutritious meals and snacks at child care center and emergency shelter Reston Connection, October 27, 2021
Cornerstones seeks donations for annual food drives RestonNow, October 26, 2021
Cornerstones continues federal program to provide free, reduced meals RestonNow, October 19, 2021
Four candidates for General Assembly make their pitches at Cornerstones forum RestonNow, October 7, 2021
Cornerstones celebrates 50th anniversary of giving
RestonNow, September 23, 2021
County Health Department Targets Covid Cluster in Herndon Reston Connection, July 29, 2020
Resilience and Recovery Cornerstones holds ‘A Virtual Town Hall with Fairfax County Officials.’ Reston Now, June 16, 2020
Cornerstones to Host Town Hall on COVID-19 ‘Resilience and Recovery’ with County Officials Reston Now, May 27, 2020
Virtual Town Hall meeting on June 8 will address important issues in Fairfax County Fairfax County Times, June 5, 2020
A Fresh Start: Helping Cornerstones Create a New Home for a Local Family Synergy Design & Construction, May 20, 2020
HomeAid, Miller & Smith Renovate Cornerstones Townhome HomeAid, May 14, 2020
Need doubles at Fairfax County Food Bank. Want to help? WUSA9, May 5, 2020
Apple Federal Credit Union boosts non-profits responding to Covid-19 WUSA9, April 14, 2020
A Home of Their Own – Part 2: Workforce Housing in the Town of Herndon? Look again. The Connection, July 16, 2019
‘The Cornerstones’ of Community Honored at 2018 Best of Reston Awards, The Connection, April 18, 2018 (print edition)
Best of Reston Honorees Celebrated at 27th Annual Event, RestonNow, April 16, 2018
2018 Best of Reston honorees revealed, Fairfax Times, March 16, 2018
Honorees Announced for 2018 Best of Reston Awards, RestonNow, March 16, 2018
Best of Reston Honorees Announced, The Connection, March 12, 2018
Reston Community Keeps The Promise, The Connection, January 17, 2018
Cold Weather Resources as ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Sweeps Through East Coast, Reston Now, January 4, 2018
As Temperatures Dip, Local Shelter Offers Additional Shelter Services, Reston Now, December 14, 2017
A Partnership That Saves Lives, Gerry Connelly, Reston Association Magazine, October 2017
Opportunity Neighborhood Comes to Reston, Kerrie Wilson, Reston Association Magazine, October 2017
Partnerships Bring the “Live, Work, Play” Spirit to All Restonians, Reston Association Magazine, October 2017
Nominations Open for 2018 Cornerstones of Our Community: Best of Reston Awards, RestonNow, September 25, 2017
Reston Celebrates National Farmers Market Week: The SNAP at Market program receives recognition. The Connection, August 15, 2017
Strong SNAP Usage Still Growing at Reston Farmers Market, RestonNow, August 7, 2017
Making a difference through grassroots philanthropy, Viva Tysons Magazine, August 6, 2017
Reston Town Center North Redevelopment Process Begins, The Connection, August 1, 2017
Credit Union makes one of their largest donations to five community partners as part of 70th anniversary celebration., The Connection, July 25, 2017
Cornerstones Again Collecting Backpacks for Thousands of Students, RestonNow, May 23, 2017
Best of Reston gala raises $500,000 for Cornerstones, honors nine for ‘giving back’, Fairfax Times, April 14, 2017
Cornerstones of Our Community — Best of Reston Finalists Announced, The Connection, February 14, 2017
Finalists Announced for 2017 Best of Reston Awards, RestonNow, February 10, 2017
Here Are Your 2017 Best of Reston Finalists: Best of Reston, in its 26th year, will unveil the award winners on April 6, The Patch, February 10, 2017
Capitol Steps Fundraiser Nets Nearly $300K for Community Shelter, RestonNow, January 30, 2017
Northern Virginia nonprofit helps Christmas wish lists come true. WTOP, December 25, 2016
Cornerstones’ CEO Radio Interview: Gifts for Kids Drive, WTOP, December 25, 2016
‘I’m such a failure right now’: A mom pleads on Craigslist for Christmastime help, The Washington Post, December 21, 2016 (Read the Follow-up Story Here)
Northern Virginia nonprofit helps Christmas wish lists come true. WTOP, December 25, 2016
Reston to Become a Fairfax County ‘Opportunity Neighborhood’, Reston Now, October 26, 2016
Cornerstones Starts Two Legacy Funds in the Name of Late Restonains, Reston Now, September 14, 2016
Doing the math: For many in the D.C. area on minimum wage, the ends never meet, The Washington Post, September 5, 2016
Commentary: Up Close and Personal with Marie, On Her Own Terms. The Connection, May 26, 2016
Best of Reston Gala raises almost $500,000 to help homeless, Fairfax Times, April 14, 2016
Bob Simon’s Reston honored at Silver Anniversary of Cornerstones partnership with the Reston Chamber of Commerce. The Connection, April 13, 2016
Best of Reston Gala Raises $483K for Cornerstones, Reston Now, April 8, 2016
Reston: Why This Matters, Silver Anniversary, The Connection, March 30, 2016
Capitol Steps Benefit Raises $230,500 for Cornerstones, Reston Now, February 1, 2016
Honoring Reston’s Cornerstones, Fairfax Times, January 28, 2016
Eight Will Receive 2016 ‘Best of Reston’ Awards, Reston Now, January 15, 2016
Best of Reston Honorees to be Announced on Jan. 14, The Patch, January 8th, 2016
Personalities: Hope for Today Tomorrow: Transforming Sorrow Into Action, Reston Lifestyle Magazine, December 2015
Fairfax To End Veteran Homelessness; Every veteran has a story, and a path to housing, The Connection, November 9, 2015
Nominations for 25th ‘Best of Reston’ Due Nov. 6, Reston Now, October 19, 2015
Reston Chamber Seeks Nominations for Best of Reston Awards, The Patch, October 19, 2015
Reston-Based Nonprofit Hires New Vice President to Lead Affordable Housing Programs, Reston Patch, July 14, 2015
Cornerstones Hopes to Outfit 3,000 Kids for School, Reston Now, July 6, 2015
Best of Reston: 750 attend gala to celebrate the Best, raise $540,000 for Cornerstones, The Connection, May 5, 2015
Best of Reston honors eight: Gala raises $540,000 to help homeless, Fairfax Times, May 4, 2015
Best of Reston Gala Raises $540K for Cornerstones, Reston Now, May 1, 2015
Reston Town Center Opens Mercury Fountain, The Connection, April 30, 2015
Virginia Housing Expo Draws Crowds, The Connection, March 24, 2015
Investing in families strengthens our community, FairfaxTimes.com, March 16, 2015
Three Reston Developers to Support Best of Reston, The Connection, January 14, 2015
Honoring Reston’s Cornerstones, Fairfax Times, January 14, 2015
Cornerstones Reston Chamber Announce 2015 Best of Reston, The Patch, January 13, 2015
Best of Reston Announces 2015 Award Winners, Reston Now, January 9, 2015
Cornerstones Report Shows It Provided Services to 14,478 Individuals in FY2014; Reston Patch, December 4, 2014
Holiday Food Drives Begin in Reston; Reston Connection. November 7, 2014
Housing Values On the Rise; Opinion article, Cornerstones’ CEO, Kerrie Wilson (page 6), Reston Connection, October 8-14, 2014
Help the Homeless Walk Breaks Record (page 3); Reston Connection, October 8-14, 2014
Connecting to End Homelessness: Letter to the Editor by Kerrie Wilson and Sara Leonard, Fairfax Connection, September 25 – October 1, 2014, Page 8.
Cornerstones Announces Thanksgiving Food Drive, Virginia Connection Newspapers, October 6, 2014
Reston’s Best Honored: 23rd annual Best of Reston celebrates birthdays and service, The Connection, April 16, 2014
Cornerstones was one of several charities to receive Easter baskets from Floris United Methodist Church for hundreds of children, NBC News Washington, April 16, 2014
Reston Celebrates at 23rd Annual Best of Reston Gala, RestonNow, April 11, 2014
Capitol Steps Help Cornerstones , The Connection, February 2014
Cornerstones Picks Norcross as New Chairman of the Board, Reston Now, February 2014
Reston Shelter Hosts Homeless on Coldest Days, The Connection, January 2014
Obituary: Cornerstones Chair, Longtime Restonian Stuart Rakoff, Reston Now, January 2014
Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe Serves at Embry Rucker Shelter on Thanksgiving, Reston Patch, December 2013
Giving Back to the Community, Examiner, December 2013
Community Creates Season of Giving, The Connection, December 2013
Reston Thanksgiving Food Drive Kicks Off, Reston Connection, November 2013
Families face growing needs, less support, Fairfax Times, November 2013
Crowds Love Herndon Homecoming Parade, Herndon Patch, October 2013
Reston Interfaith renamed Cornerstones, Fairfax Times, August 2013
Reston Interfaith Renamed Cornerstones, Reston Connection, August 2013
Reston Interfaith to Change Its Name on Aug. 1, Reston Patch, July 2013
Study: Four-Person Family Here Needs More Than $88,000 to Get By, Reston Patch, July 2013
Rakoff Named Chair of Reston Interfaith Board, Reston Patch, July 2013
Best of Reston Recognized for Community Contributions, Connection Newspapers, April 17, 2013
‘Best of Reston’ honored before sold-out crowd, Fairfax County Times, April 17, 2013
GALLERY: 2013 Best of Reston Awards Gala, Reston Patch, April 2013
Fairfax County’s Homeless Population Declines 12 Percent, Connection Newspaper, April 2013
Save the Date: “Gals Who Give” Reston Interfaith Fundraiser, Reston Patch, April 2013
March Madness on Homelessness, Connection Newspaper, March 2013
News on 100,000 Homes
Despite Strides, Northern Virginia Still Grappling with Homelessness, WTOP, March 2013
100,ooo Homes Registry Video Summary, Jerry Ferguson of Fairfax Public Access
Finding homes for the homeless in Fairfax County, Washington Post, March 2013
100,000 Homes Registry Week Finds Nearly 500 Live Outdoors, Reston Patch, March 2013
Volunteers Help Put a Face on Some of the Homeless in Fairfax County, NBC4 Washington, February 2013
Fairfax County identifies, registers its homeless, ABC 7 News, February 2013
Reston Interfaith to Survey Area Needs, Reston Patch, February 2013
Fairfax Homeless Population Subject Of Vulnerability Study, WAMU 88.5, February 2013
Fairfax County Registers Chronically Homeless, Lorton Patch, February 2013
‘100,000 Homes’ Takes Aim at Local Homelessness, Falls Church News Press, February 2013
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Senator Visits Reston Interfaith, Nonprofit Round Table of Greater Washington, February 2013
Capitol Steps Benefit Raises Record $147K, Reston Patch, February 2013
Payless, Reston Interfaith Team Up for Kids, Reston Patch, January 2013
Best of Reston Named, Connection Newspapers, January 2013
Best of Reston Announces 2013 Winners, Reston Patch, January 2013
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