Cornerstones of Care Says Goodbye to Gillis Campus
31 July 2026
Cornerstones of Care bid farewell to the Gillis Campus with a celebratory event as team members move into new space at the Cornerstones of Care Education Campus, while others will eventually have offices on the Ozanam Campus. The move has begun in time for the opening of the new Learning Academy,...
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Education Campus to Provide Resources Where They Are Most Needed
25 July 2026
When the Learning Academy opens later this month, it will provide supports that typical students never think about. A Resource Room at the Education Campus will make necessities ranging from food to laundry to a private shower available to more than 100 students whose families may be struggling. Food, hygiene, and...
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Three Gillis School Staff Close the Books on Successful Careers
28 May 2026
As the school year ends, Gillis School celebrated three extraordinary staff members retiring after more than 100 years of combined service in education. Principal Pam Sanders, teacher Susie Hadel, and Administrative Manager Carol Towns served thousands of students during their careers at the Gillis School. Each closed out a remarkable career,...
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Celebrating A Legacy of Education and Care
07 May 2026
As the school year draws to a close, we find ourselves at a truly momentous chapter in the life of Cornerstones of Care. This marks the end of an era for the Gillis School as we prepare to open the Cornerstones of Care Education Campus when school resumes this fall. As...
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Trainer Spotlight: Meet Deraan Washington
27 January 2026
Deraan Washington is a Learning Partner on Cornerstones of Care’s Collaborative Learning Team, where she designs and facilitates trauma-informed training for both staff and foster parents. In this role, she focuses on building curriculum that supports caregivers in understanding stress, trauma, and the ways these experiences shape relationships with children....
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New Program for Fathers Begins With KU Partnership on FORGE Grant
20 December 2025
Supporting Fathers, Strengthening Families: A New Program Launches with KU Cornerstones of Care is proud to partner with the University of Kansas on a new initiative designed to support fathers and father figures as they build stronger relationships, financial stability, and long-term success for their families. With a five-year, $3.75 million FORGE...
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Build Trybe, DeLaSalle, BCBS Partner to Build an Urban Farm
19 December 2025
An Urban Farm Coming to Kansas City, From Build Trybe, DeLaSalle, and BCBS When Theo Bunch sees an empty acreage in the Troost corridor, he sees chickens, goats, and plenty of fresh produce. Build Trybe, DeLaSalle Education Center, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City are working together to make that...
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Meet Lesa Chandler, Director of Collaborative Learning
04 December 2025
At Cornerstones of Care, we’re proud to highlight the people who make our work meaningful every day. This month, we’re excited to feature Lesa Chandler, our Director of Collaborative Learning, whose passion for education and dedication to strengthening families guide everything she does. Empowering Learners Across Our Community In her role, Lesa...
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