Cornerstone Assistance Network News: November 2010

Fall 2010 Newsletter: Update from Director of Housing

Philip Posey

Director of Housing/Case Management

Christmas is fast approaching and just like a little child we are ready to unwrap our presents. The closer we get to that day, the slower time seems to move. We have acquired the first lot for our new home construction and should know about the other two by the middle of November. The city has informed us that they would like to finalize the contract during that time as well. Once the contract is finalized, we will begin building our first 3 homes for low-income families. It has been a long wait! The season is finally here and we're praying that Christmas comes a little early for Cornerstone's Housing Development Corporation.

Contact Philip.

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Fall 2010 Newsletter: Update from Director of WB/TC

Jerry Cabluck

Director of WelcomeBack/Tarrant County

Kingdom ministry is an area that Cornerstone strives for all to experience. We have seen a wonderful example of this kind of ministry in the lives of Laura, a parole officer, and her husband, Ronald. One of Laura's parolees was a mom with five children, including newborn twin boys. Knowing the struggle it would be to raise these children, she reached out for help. Laura and her husband have now adopted the twins, giving them a home filled with Christian love, acceptance, attention, and guidance. What a beautiful picture of God's kind of love!

WelcomeBack/Tarrant County had the privilege of hosting a baby shower for the new parents, another link in the ministry of the Kingdom. (WelcomeBack is currently on target to see a projected 2400 men and women during 2010. As we look forward to the winter holiday season, we are always in need of men's coats.)

Contact Jerry.

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Fall 2010 Newsletter: New Creations

New Creations: Reentry Mentoring Program

Nurturing Seeds of Hope Through Physical and Spiritual Support

Please join us in welcoming Kelly Purselley, New Creations Services Director, and Cheryl Campbell, New Creations Mentor Coordinator. New Creations is dedicated to serving women being released from Dawson State Jail to Tarrant County. Believing that life change comes through relationships, New Creations is committed to providing mentor relationships and support to these women.

New Creations participants will meet with their mentor in prison for 6 months and walk with the mentor at least 12 months after release. The women will take life skills classes and have a New Creations case manager who will assist with housing, educational planning, financial planning, mental health and substance abuse issues while offering ministry support to the participant's family.

If you feel God calling you to this vital ministry please contact the New Creations team. We also pray that you will partner in prayer with us for the women that will be served through New Creations Reentry Mentoring Program and their families.

Contact Kelly or Cheryl.

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Fall 2010 Newsletter: Update from CAN's Director of Volunteers

Kristen Horton

Director of Volunteers

Volunteering at Cornerstone is an opportunity to witness life change first hand. It's a chance to take part in the transformational work God is doing in a mom or a son or a sister. Every volunteer from the greeters at the front desk to the cashiers in the thrift store enable Cornerstone Assistance Network and its partner churches and organizations to touch people's lives with the gospel. As you look forward to 2011, I hope you will consider finding out about ways you can commit to a regular volunteer position with us! To learn more, check out the volunteer page on our website.

Contact Kristen.

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Connect with Cornerstone

Cornerstone Assistance Network
3500 Noble Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76111

817.632.6000

info@canetwork.org

Cornerstone is growing and as a result, so is our online presence. To make sure you know where to go for what info, we've created this handy cheat sheet.

Website: www.canetwork.org

Come to the newly designed website for information on all of CAN's programs, important announcements, client videos, to make a secure online donation and much more.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/canetwork

Interact with friends of Cornerstone and see current happenings at CAN.

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Blog: http://canetworknews.blogspot.com

Join the conversation!

Twitter:

Follow Cornerstone at www.twitter.com/CANUpdate for encouragement and the inside scoop on opportunities to join together in Christian love to meet people's needs.

Follow the Cornerstone Thrift Store at www.twitter.com/CANThrift to learn about sales, coupons, and opportunities to volunteer at the store.

You can choose from the following e-Newsletters (or opt to receive them all!): quarterly, volunteer posts, Cornerstone Thrift Store, and network partner.

Have something you'd like to know about CAN? Is there something you'd like us to feature in our social media? Comment on this post and we'll do our best to answer your question and/or feature your idea.

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Fall 2010 Newsletter: Blessings Upon Blessings

What a Blessing it is to serve Him together with you. Our new website is up now and it is GREAT! Check it out at www.canetwork.org. Be sure and watch the new video that was shown at Cowboys Stadium where Cornerstone was honored with The Neighborhood Builders Award from Bank of America. It is only 5 minutes long but the blessing of knowing you are helping change lives will carry on for eternity for thousands like Keneth and Zack.

The Medical Clinic is being expanded thanks to a grant from Texas Health Resources, HCA, Baylor/All Saints and the Methodist Health Systems. The eye clinic is making progress as well as the dental clinic.

Our New Creations Program for mentoring women being released from Dawson State Jail and returning to Tarrant County came on line October 1st. Be sure and read about that in Kelly Purselley's article.

The Cornerstone Christian Women's Job Corp is having record numbers of participants and graduates. There were 61 people at the graduation on October 14th.

GED classes have been having 15 or more for months now, and ESL continues to grow each month.

Staff just returned from two days of planning for 2011. One thing we really need is for you to be a fried to those we serve by volunteering in one of our programs. We have training and you will really be Blessed by walking with those that are working hard to claim the hope and joy of Christ. Please get in touch with Kristen Horton about helping out. She can be reached at 817-632-6000 extension 122.

God is really at work here at Cornerstone and as Dr. Henry Blackaby says in Experiencing God, "find out where God is working and join Him." You and those you serve will be Blessed!

In Him,

Mike Doyle

Chief Executive Officer

Contact Mike.

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We're praising God for His faithfulness!

There have been lots of great stories floating around Cornerstone lately, so we’ve compiled a few for you to read and be excited about with us!

“M was able to exit the program without owing anything and being able to pay all of her bills by herself and in full each month. She plans to remain in her current home for at least another six months after the program.”

“It is encouraging to watch one of our participant families who will be completing the program soon. As they look toward the future they are researching prices for houses. With courage and faith they are making an action plan to accomplish their goal of becoming home owners.”

“A single mother is finding success in college. She is learning how to prioritize her time. It is exciting to watch her thrive in her studies and become proud of the work she has accomplished.”

“V is a single mother who recently got promoted to a new position and is making nearly twice as much as she was making before. The HPRP program was a bridge for her and her family to stay housed so she can get her life back in order and be able to properly provide for her family.”

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Cornerstone Volunteer Opportunities: Holiday Edition

You CAN help! Join us in meeting the needs of others this holiday season.

Toy Sorters...Cornerstone has received a large donation of Bible man toys that will need to be sorted, organized, and distributed starting November 15th.
Christmas Store Staff...help clients select last minute toys on Friday and Monday, Dec. 17 and 20.
Gift Wrappers...Offer to gift wrap items for clients picking up donated gifts at Cornerstone and gift wrap items for the men at The New Life Center.
Adopt-A-Resident...the New Life Center is looking for volunteers to provide gifts for our residents this Christmas. Make a monetary donation to this project online at www.canetwork.org/christmas.
Carolers/Musicians...The New Life Center is also looking for volunteers to sing Christmas carols and lead residents in holiday tunes during their annual Christmas party. Date: TBA.
Add to Our Collection...This winter, we are actively collecting hygiene items (shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, razors and shaving cream, and feminine hygiene products). We are also gathering warm winter coats.
Elves wanted: need NOT be short or wear green tights!...Need people 2-3 hours a week for the next 3 or 4 weeks to help put out Christmas merchandise in the store for clients and customers!
Earn credit for the Cornerstone Food Pantry...schedule a time for your family or small group to sort food at TAFB and earn credit to help CAN purchase food and stock our Food Pantry.
Host/Hostess...help set up the monthly staff luncheon on November 22 and help decorate and serve breakfast with Mark Barfield on November 18. LUNCH PROVIDED!
Newsletter Mailout Helpers...help us get the end of year newsletter in the mail. Date TBA.
Receptionists...greet guests and answer phones one morning or afternoon a week.
Data Entry Volunteer Needed...2 hours/week Monday or Tuesday, enter information from items given away via client vouchers to Cornerstone's Data Base. Minimal computer skills/data entry experience required. Training provided.
Bilingual Spanish Interpreter...Cornerstone Medical Clinic is in need of bilingual Spanish interpreters to help patients and doctors communicate during our monthly Saturday clinics.

Questions? Contact Kristen @ 817-632-6022 or khorton@canetwork.org for more information.

Please Note: All volunteer positions require a volunteer application, interview, and orientation. Direct client services and cash handling also require background checks.

*You can now download your volunteer application on our new website! Visit http://www.canetwork.org/ for details.

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