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# Cornerstone Community Association Durham

Building Hope, Home and Community

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- [Home](https://cornerstonedurham.com/) - Cornerstone Community Association helps men, women and families in Durham Region move from homelessness to independent living. Building Skills Our clients learn employable skills through our kitchen program and we connect them with training programs within the community.
- [Staff](https://cornerstonedurham.com/staff/) - Staff Administration Melissa Jack-Morrison, Executive Director
- [Employment Opportunities](https://cornerstonedurham.com/employment-opportunities/) - Employment Opportunties Cornerstone strives to achieve a safe, positive, work environment. We value staff members who are proactive, skilled, innovative, and passionate about supporting our community. We want our staff to be proud of where they work, and feel valued for their contributions.We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who
- [Housing Overview](https://cornerstonedurham.com/housing-main/) - Housing Housing Is A Basic Need. People are unable to take care of their physical and mental health, find work, go to school, connect with family, work on their addiction, and work on their overall wellbeing when they do not know where their next meal is coming from or where they will sleep tonight. Cornerstone
- [Permanent Housing](https://cornerstonedurham.com/permanent-housing/) - Permanent Housing Permanent Rent-Geared-To-Income Supportive Housing Our clients are eligible to transfer from the transitional program to more permanent rent-geared-to income self-contained apartments, based on seniority, the ability to live independently and choice. For these tenants, Cornerstone offers housing that is 100% rent-geared-to-income. Support services are solely driven by the tenant’s needs. Locations: 18
- [Supportive Housing Program](https://cornerstonedurham.com/supportive-housing-program/) - Supportive Housing Program Our supportive housing has a complement of ten bachelor units. All of the units are rent-geared-to-income units and are located at our Simcoe Street location. These are very simple units that begin the transition toward greater independent living, housing stability and tenancy. Individuals can then transition to apartments with all the amenities.
- [Emergency Shelter Program](https://cornerstonedurham.com/emergency-shelters/) - Emergency Shelter Program The Shelter Program on Simcoe Street provides 24-hour emergency shelter to men aged 16 years and above who are currently homeless. The shelter program acts as an entry point to all the services offered throughout our organization. While residing in the shelter, guests are provided with all their basic needs including: a bed
- [Emergency Shelter and Support for Seniors](https://cornerstonedurham.com/emergency-shelters-seniors/) - Emergency Shelter And Support For Seniors Seniors over the age of 55 without a “dwelling place” with extenuating medical needs that cannot be accommodated within a communal setting. This program provides temporary/emergency accommodations to seniors.Cornerstone partners with a variety of motels across the Durham Region to provide temporary accommodation. Since the senior will be unsupervised
- [Emergency Shelter and Support for Families](https://cornerstonedurham.com/emergency-shelters-families/) - Emergency Shelter And Support For Families Households requiring temporary/emergency accommodation may be referred to the emergency shelter and support program for families.Cornerstone partners with a variety of motels across the Durham Region to provide families facing homelessness with temporary accommodation. Participants of the program are required to work one on one with a Community and
- [Community Residential Facility](https://cornerstonedurham.com/community-residential-facility/) - Community Residential Facility Research has shown that halfway houses do not contribute to increased crime rates or to decreased property values. The vast majority of individuals who re-enter the community through a halfway house successfully complete their stays. Further, recidivism rates are low for individuals who have been gradually released into the community. Commonly referred
- [Transitional Housing Program](https://cornerstonedurham.com/transitional-housing/) - Transitional Housing Program Transitional Housing is a residential program that offers residents an alternative to traditional tenant living. Transitional units are designed to provide “general rehabilitative support” and support to individuals residing in the program. This program is one year in duration; the program has 24-hour staff support is available on-site.Intended Purpose of the Transitional
- [Board](https://cornerstonedurham.com/board/) - Board Our Board of Directors are comprised of community volunteers. Members of Cornerstone’s Board of Directors are responsible for the effective governance of the organization consistent with our Mission, Values and Vision as well as adherence to these. They are accountable for the stewardship of financial resources. The directors are accountable to our residents and
- [Contact](https://cornerstonedurham.com/contact-main/) - Contact Us 133 Simcoe Street SouthOshawa, Ontario, L1H 4G8Phone: 905-433-0254Phone: 1-844-433-0254Fax: 905-433-2363 GeneralInquiry@CornerstoneDurham.com WHO WE ARE STAFF LIST BOARD LIST VISIT US ON YOUTUBE You are here: Contact
- [Get Involved](https://cornerstonedurham.com/involved-main/) - Get Involved Cornerstone relies extensively on community goodwill for a variety of items and we appreciate any and all forms of support. New Goods New items such as hygiene items, clothing, food, or Christmas gifts for example are greatly appreciated. Cornerstone is committed to ensuring that our organization manages and maintains accountability for all donations
- [Supports Overview](https://cornerstonedurham.com/supports-main/) - Supports While housing is a basic need, Cornerstone’s history of working with the homeless has shown that in order to be successful in housing, there also needs to be supports attached to the housing. Our tenants work with the support staff to develop a personalized support agreement, which is a reflection of their needs and
- [Health Support](https://cornerstonedurham.com/health-support/) - Health Support For individuals in the shelter, transitional housing programs and correctional housing, Cornerstone provides breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as an evening snack. This translates to over 50,000 healthy meals each year. Alternate menus are provided where possible to accommodate religious or medical dietary restrictions as well as work or other suitable appointments.These
- [Building Life Skills](https://cornerstonedurham.com/building-life-skills/) - Building Life Skills Community Kitchen Program The Cornerstone Community Kitchen program teaches living skills related to food such as shopping, budgeting, cooking and menu planning. In this program small groups of participants meet weekly and practice the skills required to plan and prepare meals. Topics covered include the Canada Food Guide, budget friendly meals, menu
- [Community Outreach Program](https://cornerstonedurham.com/community-outreach-program/) - Community Outreach Program Our Community Outreach Program is designed to support individuals transitioning from homelessness to home. Our Community Outreach Program operates out of our Community Services Building at 121 Simcoe St. South. Community Outreach Program The Community Outreach Program is a voluntary program offering long-term case management. The Casemanager provides supports, advocacy, assistance, and
- [Local Food Banks](https://cornerstonedurham.com/services-in-durham/) - Local Food Banks If you, or someone you know is in need of a food bank, there are many offered throughout the Durham community. We recommend you contact the agencies as each will have their own operating procedure, hours of operation and eligibility criteria. Food products will vary depending on the food bank as they
- [Publications](https://cornerstonedurham.com/publications/) - Publications We would like to share with you articles that help to highlight the issues and progress that is being made in servicing the homeless, mental health and other important social issues.Everyone Having a Home… It’s Now Within Reach is the 2013 progress report issued by the City of Lethbridge. Read about the success experienced by
- [Our Partners](https://cornerstonedurham.com/our-partners/) - Our Partners Cornerstone gratefully acknowledges the critical support of our partners in making these services available to the community. United Way of Durham Region Region of Durham WHO WE ARESTAFFBOARDOUR PARTNERSOUR DONORSPUBLICATIONSLOCAL FOOD BANKSEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES “Unless shelters are places of transition, they are part of the problem.” Ed Goerz Former Executive Director BUILDING LIFE SKILLS
- [Who We Are](https://cornerstonedurham.com/about-us/) - Who We Are MissionWe partner with those who are on the path from homelessness to home by providing: non-judgmental support, safety, affordable housing, community and hope. Cornerstone offers individualized support services, food, shelter and transitional housing to men 16+, women and families throughout Durham region. We meet people at a point of crisis and partner
- [Announcements](https://cornerstonedurham.com/announcements/) - Announcements Community Services Building Programs Our Community Services Building at 121 Simcoe Street South now offers the following programs for any client or community member:WEDNESDAYS:Hep C Screening 10:00am – 12:00pm (133 Simcoe Street South Parking Lot)THURSDAYS:Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meeting 7:30pm – 9:00pmFRIDAYS:Hep C Screening 1:00pm – 3:00pm (133 Simcoe Street South Parking Lot)Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- [Events](https://cornerstonedurham.com/events/) - Events 50th Anniversary In 2017, Cornerstone celebrated 50 years of providing services to homeless and formerly homeless individuals in Durham Region. In 50 years we have expanded from a six bed hostel to a full-service 40 bed emergency shelter, a 20 bed correctional half-way house, a landlord of 56 units of affordable supportive housing, and
- [New Research](https://cornerstonedurham.com/research/) - New Research There is some excellent research being done around the issue of homelessness. We would like to share with you articles that help to highlight the issues and progress that is being made in servicing the homeless, mental health and other important social issues. The State of Homelessness in America 2014 The State of
- [Fundraising](https://cornerstonedurham.com/fundraising/) - Fundraising Fundraising Cornerstone continues to fundraise for the United Way’s annual campaign. We are pleased to be a dedicated partner for the United Way!If you would like to assist Cornerstone, please click here for our “Get Involved” page. VISIT US ON YOUTUBE BUILDING LIFE SKILLS OUR HEALTH SUPPORTS CLIENT STORIES You are here: Who We Are
- [Our Donors](https://cornerstonedurham.com/our-donors/) - Our Donors We would like to thank all our donors for contributing to the work of Cornerstone. Without your help much of the work would not get done. The list of donors below is not exhaustive but represents agencies and organizations who contributed more than $200 in 2015.United Way Durham RegionSt. George’s Memorial ChurchChrist Memorial
- [Dan's Story](https://cornerstonedurham.com/dan/) - Dan's Story I was born in Port Aux-Basques, Newfoundland in 1954. I was born right in the middle of 12 siblings. I started working at 16 at CN Marine on the ships sailing all over the East Coast of Canada. I worked for 9 years, and on June 3rd, 1978 my ship sank off the
- [John's Story](https://cornerstonedurham.com/john/) - John's Story I was born in Deer Lake Newfoundland in 1961. At the time I was the 4th child born to my mother and father. I moved to Toronto when I was about 11 months old with just my dad after my parents separated.Shortly after our move my Dad was having a hard time managing
- [Phil's Story](https://cornerstonedurham.com/phil/) - Phil's Story So Cornerstone turned me around, and lent a hand in troubled times, giving me time to get used to my new disease. It took another four or five years before I was happy again, within myself. Now, I’m working part time, and have developed a couple hobbies. My greatest dream is to write
- [Maggie's Journey](https://cornerstonedurham.com/maggie/) - Maggie's Journey Throughout my lifetime I have endured a lot of abuse. I grew up knowing that I was different than my siblings, not knowing or understanding how, just knowing how I was. During my schooling I struggled a lot. I was bullied, picked on and harassed by other children in my special needs class.
- [Client Stories](https://cornerstonedurham.com/client-main/) - Client Stories Our client stories are provided by our clients not to promote Cornerstone or themselves but are intended to be an encouragement and a source of hope to anyone struggling through difficult circumstances. Maggie's Journey Throughout my lifetime I have endured a lot of abuse. I grew up knowing that I was different than

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