April/May 2014: Volunteerism Edition

IMPACT SNAPSHOT

March 2014

2,787 instances of services including social services, education, health and well-being, arts and culture, housing, financial literacy, job development and food security, were provided at our Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center and Connections for Hope Partnership.

422 households (1,124 beneficiaries) were served through our Emergency and Self-Sufficiency Services Program. 281 households received bags of food and toiletry items, 55 households

received information and referrals, 22 households were counseled through the Wellness Support program and 174 participated in

life skills classes. $1,496 was provided to help 3 households in financial crisis to avoid rental eviction.

The Family Shelter Program served 13 families (totaling 44 individuals: 19 adults and 25 children). 4 families exited the shelter for permanent or temporary housing. The Singles Shelter served 41 individuals, of which 10 exited the shelter for permanent or temporary housing.

The Foreclosure Prevention program assisted 12 households, of which 1 household (3 beneficiaries) have been able to bring resolution to their case to avoid foreclosure.

In the Pre-Purchase Counseling program, 2 households were assisted, with 1 significantly improving the credit reporting score for the head of household.

Through our Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Southgate Community Center, 25 people were given free consultation with a lawyer.

Community Case Management provided services to 14 families and 6 singles (totaling 53 persons) to keep them permanently housed.

Annual Awards Gala for Community Service Includes Major Affordable Housing Acquisition Announcement

The 23rd Annual Best of Reston Awards Gala for distinctive community service drew a sold-out crowd of more than 800 supporters, raised record-breaking funds and set the stage for Cornerstones' major affordable housing acquisition announcement. Read more >>

One Person Can Make a Difference

At Cornerstones, you're more than one person trying to make a difference. When you give your time to Cornerstones, you join a dedicated family of more than 3,800 volunteers involved in our programs with proven success rates. Read more >>

Volunteer Spotlight

Cornerstones' Volunteer, Patti Schule, receives Herndon Mayor's Individual Distinguished Service Award and Fairfax County Volunteer Service Award for meeting the many day-to-day necessities of the Embry Rucker Community Shelter before they become an emergency need. Read more >>

Advocacy Update

Cornerstones will continue to advocate for either extension of Medicaid or Marketplace Virginia in order to provide healthcare to 400,000 low-income Virginians, 30,000 of which reside in Fairfax County. Read more >>

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Play Golf and Give Back!

20th Annual Embry Rucker Golf Tournament

July 14, 2014

River Creek Club