by Casey Lozier | Oct 10, 2025 | Organizational News, Volunteering
Ways to Donate During the Holidays to Cornerstones of Care This holiday season, there are so many meaningful ways to support the children, youth, and families we serve. Whether you give your time, donate gifts, or make a financial contribution, your generosity helps...
by Casey Lozier | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized, Organizational News
Celebrating Sally Hornstra: Fourteen Years of Impact After 14 extraordinary years, Sally Hornstra, our Director of Grants, is retiring from Cornerstones of Care. During that time, Sally has helped shape our development operations, leaving a lasting impact on our...
by Casey Lozier | Sep 17, 2025 | Education, Community Trainings
How BIST Empowers Teachers When Jennie Alderman became principal at Franklin Smith Elementary School in Blue Springs, the school had issues she needed to address. Staff at the school felt isolated and many believed they were operating in silos, or as one put it, “we...
by Casey Lozier | Aug 21, 2025 | Organizational News
Celebrating a New Build Trybe Partnership: AWG When Kelly Hassenorhr with Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) learned of our mission through our partnership with the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, she wanted to learn more. As the nation’s largest cooperative...
by Casey Lozier | Aug 7, 2025 | Mental & Behavioral Health
Federal Funding Cut for 988 LGBTQ+ Option Last month, federal funding was cut from the 988 suicide prevention hotline that provided counseling to LGBTQ+ young adults upon request. The “Press Option 3,” which was piloted beginning in 2022, specifically provided support...
