The Cornerstone Initiative

Meet Jane Daniel, one of the faithful board members serving behind the scenes at CornerStone Initiative. Jane came to CornerStone several years ago and has stayed because of what she sees here: a ministry that meets people where they are — just as Jesus did — and truly values the dignity of every person who walks through the doors.
One moment has never left her. A participant, reflecting on her journey at our fall dinner, said something profound: "Before this, I knew Jesus, but now I've come to TRUST Jesus." How awesome is that! That's lasting transformation. Not a life without hardship, but one rooted in the knowledge of God's love and care.

We're grateful for friends like Jane who show up faithfully for this mission. And we'd love for you to be part of it too- one of the best ways is to come to our Compassionate Service Training. You will learn best "helping without hurting" practices for serving in our community as well as specific opportunities within CornerStone. Register on our website!

We're so thankful for Angela Schaefer— partner at Loftin Holt Hall & Hargett LLP and one of the people who helps guide CornerStone from our Board of Directors.
Angela's first step into our work wasn't a board seat. It was a classroom. Back in 2018, before she ever served in our Jobs for Life program, she signed up for our Compassionate Service Training. Years later, she still names it as hugely impactful. In her words, the class "will open your eyes to assumptions you have about poverty and those walking through it that simply are not true or helpful."
That same class is open to anyone in our community — and we'd love to save you a seat.
Compassionate Service Training gently helps us set those incorrect assumptions down and step into relationships with open hands.
You're welcome here whether:
1) You're planning to serve with us this fall in Faith and Finances
2) You lead at a church or nonprofit and want to grow in how your team walks alongside people
3) You're simply curious and want to learn

Thank you, Angela, for leading the way! Signup here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn0DuVSbggY6uDC5bN-B9NTuB87-OyG3VzswUhCYTHRYLKpQ/viewform

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Shoutout to the amazing team at Architects for being a first-year sponsor of our Co****le Tournament! Mike, Alison, and the whole crew didn't just write a check — they showed up, brought the good energy, and gave it their all on the boards. 🏆

Mike leads his company with faith and integrity, and it shows in everything they do — including how they show up for this community. We are beyond grateful. 🙏

Thank you, Chapman Sisson Architects. First year down and we hope many more to go! 🎉

Congratulations to our Jobs for Life class of 2026!

A special thank you to our dedicated class facilitator, Julia Michaux- Watkins! You are incredible!