Black History Month: Conversations About Mentorship with Local Community Leaders
22 February 2023
For Black History Month, Cornerstones of Care asked several Black community leaders in child advocacy to reflect on the idea of mentorship and to share about the role of important individuals in their development as a leader. Our next conversation is with Juanice Williams. Juanice Williams, MSW, is an Assistant Instructor of...
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Black History Month: Conversations About Mentorship with Local Community Leaders
14 February 2023
For Black History Month, Cornerstones of Care asked several Black community leaders in child advocacy to reflect on the idea of mentorship and to share about the role of important individuals in their development as a leader Our first conversation is with Anthony J. Mondaine, Sr. Anthony’s involvement in his community runs...
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BIST Leadership Conference Offers Hope Camaraderie and Vision for School Leaders
03 February 2023
It’s not often that 110 school principals, building leaders, and district leaders will take two days off work to attend a leadership conference – except when that conference offers them something different, even revolutionary, to address the growing needs of students, teachers, and families in their community. “Teaching is no longer...
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FIRST SANCTUARY CIRCLE PROGRAM OF 2023 TAKES A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
30 January 2023
The Sanctuary Circle committee kicked off its first S.E.L.F. event of the year with a focus on the future. The 90-minute hybrid event was open to all Cornerstones of Care employees and began with a presentation by Clinical Manager Anh Dao, who shared about celebrating Tết, the Vietnamese New Year,...
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THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS ARE STILL NEEDED IN TODAY’S WORLD! YES!
13 January 2023
On the holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Yvette Richards has written a blog post honoring Dr. King and his work. The Beloved Community, according to The King Center, is a central tenet of Dr. King's message, and "was not a lofty utopian goal to be confused with...
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2023 RESTAURANT WEEK BENEFICIARY: BUILD TRYBE SEED TO PLATE PROGRAM
12 January 2023
The Present “Slide your spatula under and fold it over,” said Craig Flanery, Build Trybe Vocational Trades Instructor, standing next to the hot stove. A moment later, the omelet is successfully folded in half, and chopped peppers, onions, tomatoes, and melted cheese spill out with a satisfying “tsssss” sound. “Nice job,” said Flanery. It’s...
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TIS THE SEASON TO FOSTER JOY: NASB NORTH POLE WRAPS UP YEAR TWO
22 December 2022
PART THREE: NASB’s North Pole Wraps Up Year Two It’s a cold, dreary December afternoon, and *Diane is sifting through an assortment of toys, books, and trinkets at the Gift Gallery in Leawood, Kan. Part of NASB’s North Pole, the Gift Gallery is a three-day holiday shopping experience that provides gifts...
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