Your support makes a difference in the lives of children, families, men and women-every day of the year.
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IMPACT SNAPSHOT
June 2013
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4 of the 5 single clients who exited the shelter moved to permanent housing. Of the 5 families who exited the Embry Rucker Community Shelter 100% found housing.
427 households (1,113 beneficiaries) were served by our Emergency & Self-Sufficiency Services Program. 262 households received bags of food and toiletry items, 98 households received information and referrals, 139 participated in life skills classes. More than $2,000 was provided to help 5 households in financial crisis avoid rental eviction or disconnection from a vital utility.
Our Foreclosure Prevention program
assisted 13 households,
of which 2 households (8 beneficiaries) have thus far been able to modify their mortgage terms to avoid foreclosure.
With our Housing Counseling program 12 potential homeowners received pre-purchase counseling; 3 of those households are on track to be mortgage-ready.
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September
Treat Yourself
Dine at Chipotle and 50 percent of the proceeds benefit Cornerstones. Bring this flyer to dinner.
When: Sept. 18th; 4 - 9 pm
Where: Reston Town Center 11913 Freedom Dr
#35 Reston, VA 20190
Organize Your Life 
Shop at The Container Store during the Grand Opening Weekend Celebration of their Reston store and 10 percent of all proceeds will be donated to Cornerstones.
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When: Sept. 21st 9 am - 9 pm and Sept. 22nd 11 am - 7 pm
Where: Reston Parkway (north of Reston Town Center)
Nominate for Best of Reston
Nominations are now being accepted for Best of Reston honoring individuals, businesses, and civic/community organizations that have demonstrated significant contributions to the greater Reston/Dulles community in their commitment to community service, excellence, and involvement. Deadline Nov. 13th. Read More >>
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October
Take Steps to End Homelessness
Join us to raise awareness and funds for our programs to prevent homelessness and provide affordable housing in our community.
The 2nd Annual Mayflowers Reston Town Center Help the Homeless Walk
When: Oct. 3rd; 12:00 noon - 1pm
Where: Promenade Reston Town Center
All walkers must preregister online. Contribution is $30 for adults and $20 for Youth (25 & under)
10th Annual Cornerstones Help the Homeless Community Walk at Festival on the Square
When: Oct. 27th; 1:30 pm
Where: Reston Heights, 11790 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA
All walkers must preregister online. Contribution is $30 for adults and $20 for Youth (25 & under)
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November
Networking for Good
At this event, business professionals make excellent contacts while supporting Cornerstones which receives 100% of ALL event proceeds.
When: Nov. 13th; 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Vapiano Reston
Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive
For more than 10 years, generous donations from community members just like you help us provide Thanksgiving meals to 1,600 families each year.
Collection Dates & Times: Nov. 21st 1 - 5 pm; Nov. 22nd 9 am - 7 pm
Collection Place: St John Neumann Church,
11900 Lawyers Road, Reston, VA 20190
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 December
Gifts for Kids Drive
With your support, our youngest neighbors can have a fulfilling and memorable holiday. Read More >>
Collection Dates & Times: Dec. 5th 9 am - 6 pm; Dec. 6th 9 am - 6 pm;
Dec. 7th 9 am - 1 pm
Collection Place: Cornerstones' main office, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190 |
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Encourage your state legislators to support the expansion of Medicaid.
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| Proceeds from the 19th Annual Rucker Golf Tournament on July 15th have now reached $95,000 for shelter, affordable housing, food and other essential resources. Read More >> |
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Volunteers are needed to help set up and supervise the Help the Homeless walk routes. Contact Alacia Earley at 571.323.9568 or by email.
Volunteers are needed
to help accept, sort or distribute donations for the Thanksgiving Basket Food and Gift for Kids Drives. Contact Alacia Earley at 571.323.9568 or by email.
Volunteers are needed to staff the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet Tuesday mornings, Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings starting November 9th through March 15th.
Contact Nate King at 571.323.9569 or by email.
Volunteer support is needed at the Embry Rucker Community Shelter. Contact Susan Alger at 571.323.1383 or by email.
Questions about other Volunteer Opportunities?
Contact: Alacia Earley, Volunteer & Drives Manager, at 571.323.9568 or by email.
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Click here to read about extraordinary volunteers who give their gifts of time, talent and donations.
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