“When I got to the courthouse my lawyer informed me that the sheriff was coming and I was going to be arrested. They wanted to know if I was going to stay or run.

I decided to stay.”

The number of homeless fathers with children is increasing. It is our privilege to welcome dads with kids into CCO and help them achieve the success for themselves and their families. Take a few moments and read Lydell’s story here. Or take a look at the other success stories available in Our Story section on the right.

The changed lives you will read about would not be possible without your support. Thank you for donating today!

Hunger Walk Facts-

- The Hunger Walk is a 5k (3.1 mile) walk along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront.

- The event will take place rain or shine on June 29th. Registration begins at 7am and the walk begins at 8:30am at Soldier Field in Chicago.

- Each person walking on behalf of CCO supplements our food budget by 214 pounds.

- Over the past two years hunger walkers have supplemented CCO’s food budget by 14,980 pounds.

- CCO served over 200,000 meals to hungry Chicagoans in 2012.

- Every person registered at the hunger walk counts! That means a small child or an infant in a stroller will still supplement our food budget by 214 pounds.

- Sign-up online to join the Hunger Walk on behalf of CCO here.

- When registration forms become available online the link will be found here (look for it in late May).

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- Eleanor Roosevelt

- George Washington

“Smile!” Mothers who live at CCO, like mom’s everywhere, cherish pictures of their children. It’s a beautiful reminder that families stick together even in the toughest of circumstances and it’s always a joy to look at those smiling faces. Today we want to applaud the mothers of CCO for their determination while being homeless. It brings a smile to our faces to see their compassion and hard work within their families.

At this time, over 40 moms along with their children are being sheltered in one of Cornerstone Community Outreach’s three family programs. While we are encouraged by the diligence mom’s display during stressful times we are also anxious to see them in permanent, stable housing.

Help us to continue to support the moms and children being sheltered at CCO. Donate today! Your contribution really makes a difference in the lives of our families. Thank you!

- Abraham Lincoln

Beautiful planters and flowers were installed along Clifton Avenue just outside of CCO’s Hannah House and Sylvia Center! Andrew Shantz made the planters from repurposed wood. He and fellow gardner, Ted Jindrich filled the containers with soil and colorful flowers.

The flowers bring a burst of color and life to Clifton Avenue. These improvements benefit our shelter guests, staff and neighbors. Thank you!