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
January 2014
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| 463 households (1,194 beneficiaries) were served through our Emergency and Self-Sufficiency Services Program. 334 households
received bags of food and toiletry items, 75 households received information and referrals, and 123 participated in life skills classes.
The Embry Rucker Community Shelter provided services to 13 families (totaling 46 individuals, 16 adults and 30 children) of which 4 were housed in permanent and transitional housing.
Services were provided to 41 individuals, of which 3 were permanently housed.
$1,420 was provided to help 6 households in financial crisis to avoid rental eviction or disconnection from a vital utility.
The Foreclosure Prevention program assisted 14 households, of which 2 household (9 beneficiaries) has been able to bring resolution to their case to avoid foreclosure.
Through our Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Southgate Community Center, 15 people were given free consultation with a lawyer.
Community Case Management provided services to 9 families (totaling 25 individuals) and 4 singles to keep them stably housed and out of homelessness.
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Stand with Reston's Founder for Affordable Housing
 The "I Stand With Bob" campaign will help Cornerstones double its stock of affordable housing units -- providing real options for our neighbors to care for themselves and their children, gain self-sufficiency and independence. Read more >>
After More Than 25 Years, No Longer Homeless
One might expect Camden's circumstances to result in a tragic end for him, but Camden's story is different. Read more >>
Advocacy Update
Cornerstones traveled to Richmond to advocate for policies that would benefit our low-income clients. Read more >>
Best of Reston to be a Unique & Historical Event
This year's Best of Reston Gala on April 10th will award eight honorees for their tremendous commitment to community service and improving the lives of others in the greater Reston area, plus recognize the 50th year of the founding of Reston and the 100th birthday of its founder, Robert E. Simon. Read more >>
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The 2014 Best of Reston Awards Gala on April 10th will recognize eight honorees and celebrate Robert E. Simon's 100th Birthday and 50 Years of Reston!
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Thank you to the sponsors, guests and volunteers who supported the 31st Annual Capitol Steps Benefit Performance, raising more than $160,000 to help move families from the shelter into homes! Read more >>
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Click here to read about extraordinary volunteers who give their gifts of time, talent and donations.
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If you can help with preparing bagged meals or assisting youth at our after school technology program, please email us!
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