Recently, Cornerstone established a presence on Idealist, a social network for people with a passion for service.

It will give Cornerstone a place to to publicize our volunteer and job opportunities to a targeted audience.

What is Idealist?

Idealist serves several functions for both organizations and individuals. Mainly, it is a resource that connects people with a passion for service. Below are some of the things you can do with a profile on Idealist:

For Individuals:

It is a social network. Idealist gives people with a passion for service a place to connect and exchange ideas.

Find volunteer opportunities. Do you have a cause you care about? Do you love volunteering? Idealist can help you connect with organizations looking for volunteers with your specific talents.

Find job opportunities. This is perhaps my favorite part of Idealist. If you have a passion you can turn it in to a career. You don't have to spend your life working at a job you hate!

For Companies/Organizations/Non-Profits:

Post volunteer/job opportunities. By being a member of Idealist non-profits can post their job openings and volunteer opportunities. Because everyone on Idealist has a passion for service, this is as targeted as advertising gets.

Advertise your organization's events. Do you have an upcoming event or fundraiser? By being a member of Idealist, you can get exposure for your organization and increase your chances of success.

Final Thoughts:

Idealist is a great place to connect with other people that have a passion for service. If you haven't checked it out, view this video below:

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy envisioned a national service organization dedicated to help provide urgently needed services in rural and urban poverty areas.

Cornerstone Christian Women's Job Corps is a ministry that seeks to equip women in need for life and employment. This is accomplished through job skills and readiness training combined with individual mentoring relationships.

Christian Women's Job Corps is open to any woman 18 or older, regardless of her religious background or ethnicity, who seeks the necessary skills and encouragement to achieve success in self-sufficiency.

CCWJC students learn:

• Tools for life


• Reading and writing


• Math and money management


• Typing and computer basics


• Zestful living


• Getting along


• Communication and public speaking


• Career preparation


• Resume writing


• Dress for success


• Daily Bible study

They also have the chance to:

• Network with successful women for job leads!


• Benefit from personal mentoring!


• Earn vouchers to shop in the Cornerstone Career Boutique!


• Update their resume and practice interviewing!


• Gain self-confidence!

Interested in helping or know someone who could use a hand up?
Winter 2010 classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from October 25th through December 1st.

Cornerstone's Workforce Development creates job readiness programs that help move each individual toward independent living and full-time employment. Participants not only receive guidance in job training, but assistance with high school GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), and adult literacy. Other essential services such as transitional housing and medical care are offered to help a person maintain full-time employment.

Beginning with job readiness programs provided by the Cornerstone Christian Women's Job Corps, Workforce Development seeks to assist participants through the entire process of seeking, identifying, obtaining, and retaining a job in their chosen field. We also strive to connect job seekers with employers who work to facilitate retention and career opportunities for our participants.

A new and exciting component of this division is Cornerstone's Food Services and Hospitality Training Program. As part of the community meeting room in the main building, this program will offer participants a hands-on training site in Cornerstone's Creation Restaurant. Upon completion, lunch for 50-75 people can be served daily. It is anticipated that the restaurant will, when fully equipped, allow for 50 pallets of frozen meat and food to be kept for food service programs.


Life Skills and Job Readiness Training through CCWJC
Within Workforce Development, Cornerstone Christian Women's Job Corps offers a variety of training opportunities and workshops to teach participants life skills and get them ready for employment.


Workshops include:

• Business Etiquette
• Resume Writing
• Dressing for Success
• Organizing Your Job Search
• Tools for Life
• Personal Decision Making
• Tips for a Successful Interview
• Money Management
• Typing
• Computer Basics

Participant Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess the desire to become financially, emotionally, and spiritually stable
• Have a willingness to do what it takes to realize the changes in your life

Interested in Helping?

Please contact Janet Powers at 817.632.6015 or ccwjc@canetwork.org today!

Media coverage is sometimes a big struggle for non-profits. Today we were blessed to be covered by a Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter.

Writing about how difficult it is for ex-offenders to find work upon re-entry, Scott Nishimura, the Business Editor for the Star-Telegram, visited both Welcome Back and Cornerstone's headquarters. While at Welcome Back he got the opportunity to hear six ex-offenders share their testimonies about how God has changed their lives since they have left prison, turning their back on prison life forever.

While at Welcome Back's weekly meeting with Tarrant County ex-offenders, we also were able to shoot video that we will use to create a Youtube channel in the coming days. This gives us another avenue to keep you updated on the latest news here at Cornerstone and allows us to reach more people.

What's Next at Cornerstone?

Cornerstone Open House Events (Oct. 8-10)

These events are a chance for donors, volunteers and the general public to get acquainted with our new facility for the first time and learn more about our ministry. Complete with food, games and music we want to give you a taste of Cornerstone and get you as excited about the ministry as we are.

More details to come.

Annual Golf Marathon (Oct. 12)

Do you like golf? Know someone that does? Then play in our annual "golf marathon" or sponsor a golfer. Money goes to support Cornerstone programs and initiatives.

Want to Know More?

If you want to find out more about our ministry, come take a tour of brand new facility! Where can you see yourself at Cornerstone?