Cornerstones works to touch the lives of our clients and help them turn hardship into success. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds and often have come to seek help in their most lost and trying time. When the programs and services that we provide help an individual or family turn their life around it reminds us of the significance of our vision of a community which values all people and shares resources to empower those in need.
Read here about some of Cornerstones’ recent client success stories and share in our vision.
A Grateful Parent Says Thanks
I want to say thank you to Laurel Learning Center, Cornerstones and Cornerstones donors for awarding our family two months of tuition assistance. This past year has been extremely challenging due to difficult medical issues. As a single parent and teacher, I honestly don’t know how I would have been able to keep my child in daycare without the assistance. You all have been a godsend in not only taking wonderful care of my daughter, but by helping to reduce my stress level that I would have had had you all not helped me out with the cost of daycare-which I think has greatly helped in my recoveries. I normally pride myself on my ability to “do what it takes by all means” to provide for my daughter and not borrow or rely on others to pay my financial obligations. I honestly cannot thank you all enough for what you have done for us. I sincerely appreciate EVERYTHING you all have done for our family. Please let me know of anything I can do to help. – A LLC Parent
A Successful Graduate
Fred came in to the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center (HNRC) 2 1/2 years ago to ask our help with fine tuning his homework and research projects. At that time he was working two jobs and attending night school in pursuit of an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Recently he came in to share with HNRC staff that he has completed his course work and has received his degree. He was part of the commencement ceremony at Strayer University on Saturday, December 1, 2012. We at Cornerstones are very proud of him and equally as emotional about how he worked so hard, overcame many obstacles and prevailed. The fact that Fred shared his greatest achievement with us is both heartwarming and humbling. He said many thanks to us and stated he was very blessed to have come through these doors. – A Cornerstones Staff Member
Find Out What Brought this Mom to Tears — of Joy
More than six months ago, a single mom of a seven-year-old daughter, was struggling to make ends meet. Now they have a home of their own. Read more…
Donna has a New Home
Read about Donna’s inspiring story through the eyes of a new Cornerstones employee.
Overcoming Adversity: Cheryl’s Story
Cheryl worked her entire adult life, paid her bills and rent on time, and responsibly raised twin children as a single mother. But, when challenging times and tragedy struck, Cheryl was facing homelessness and financial crisis. Read more…
Serving Those Who Have Served: Chick’s Story
“Chick” Hoyt is a military veteran who, after a series of traumatic events, became homeless. For seven years he became a regular face at our Communiy Shelter as he lived outdoors in the area. Facing health concerns, Chick accepted help from Shelter employees to locate housing. Read more…
Rapidly Responding to Prevent Homelessness: Mrs. Smith’s Story
Mrs. Smith is a grandmother raising three young grandchildren, one of whom is disabled. After losing her job and falling behind on rent, she was facing being forcibly evicted by her landlord. After contacting Cornerstones in a state of crisis, our staff rapidly responded to help Mrs. Smith. Read more…
Help When He Needed It: Ben’s Story
Ben is in his mid-40’s and lost his home due to loss of employment. To add to his plight, he was diagnosed with minor mental health issues and Huntington’s disease. With no other options but to face homelessness, poverty and his health issues alone, Ben came to our Community Shelter. Read more…
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