Everyone at Cornerstone Community Outreach would like to wish you Happy Belated Valentines Day!
Our website was down yesterday so we are sending our greeting out a little late.
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”
-Mother Teresa
Give a gift in honor of Valentines Day! Your donation can and does having a lasting impact on our shelter residents. To donate click on the “Donate Now” button below. Thank you!
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thank you, Dr. King, for being an example of forgiveness, love and justice.
“And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been.”
― Rainer Maria Rilke
Beacon the Bear and the Bears in Blue Foundation teamed up to encourage and bless the children of CCO! The aim of these great not-for-profit organizations is to supply free teddy bears to small children in crisis situations. The organization didn’t stop there! They gave out gifts to the children, clothing items, treats, played basketball and two lucky families won tickets to a Chicago Bears football game! Thanks for a great event!
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”
Helen Keller
Wishing you happiness this holiday season!
We are quickly approaching the December 31 tax deadline for donations. We ask that you continue your commitment to alleviating homelessness in Chicago. We are privileged to work with a diverse range of people. From newborns to senior citizens, individuals to large families, we are dedicated to walking alongside everyone who comes to us in need. Join us in this critical work by making a donation today. Thank you!
We can’t forget about our single shelter residents at this time of year! It can be especially challenging to be on your own for the holidays. That’s why CCO, along with our generous volunteers and donors, have had several great events for the residents of our Naomi House and Epworth shelter programs. We want to thank Elkgrove Calvary Chapel for serving delicious holiday treats while passing out new backpacks, socks and winter wear for our single shelter residents! Thank you!
Did you know? Last month, CCO served approximately 9,400 meals to our residents. Our dining room is bustling with activity each and every day.
With the holiday approaching several church and civic groups will be serving holiday meals. We are grateful for the nourishment, encouragement and personal touch that each group brings.
Approximately 65 diverse families are currently being sheltered at CCO. We try to make this time of year special for all of our families and individuals.
Join us in supporting our residents as they move toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
Donate to our critical work by clicking on the Donate Now button below.
Did you know? On average, 35% of CCO’s childhood shelter population is under 5 years old. Our longest-running shelter program, Hannah House, has worked with hundreds of families with small children to move from homelessness to stable housing.
