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― Charles Dickens
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National Armed Forces Day
Today is National Armed Forces Day. All the staff, residents and volunteers at CCO would like to remember our homeless shelter guests who have served our country in the armed forces. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimate that 62,619 veterans are homeless on any given night. Let’s serve our brave men and women especially in their time of need.
I Decided To Stay
“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!
Help Alleviate Hunger in Chicago!
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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 … Read More
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Join us on Facebook! Click on the link below to be redirected to CCO’s Facebook page. Don’t forget to “like” our page once you get there!
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day from the shelter guests, staff and residents at
Cornerstone Community Outreach!
Curiousity & Wonder
“I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could wish for the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Beautiful Mother
“My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.”
- George Washington
Celebrating Mothers
All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
- Abraham Lincoln
Spring has Sprung!
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!