Cornerstone Community Outreach
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Addressing Homelessness, Providing Shelter, Accepting People, Finding Home. http://ccolife.org/donate FUNDING IN PART BY:
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Brief History-
Cornerstone began as a small group effort in 1989, with a few people working to meet the needs of their neighbors. At that time, women with children were becoming the new faces of homelessness in America. CCO felt drawn to meet this need to serve and shelter women with children. Over the following 20 years our programs have expanded to serve around 500 men, women, and children daily. As a result, hundreds of singles and families are given an opportunity to reclaim their lives from the devastating effects of poverty and homelessness. Loss of job, lack of resources, health problems, and addictions are some of the causes of homelessness for our residents. But no matter their background or situation, all of our residents have come to Cornerstone seeking help. Our goal is to meet them where they are at and help them begin building a new life, one step at a time. of Housing and Urban Development, CSBG, Chicago Dept. of Family Support Services,
Illinois State Board of Education,
and our wonderful donors.
09/18/2026
Wanted: Halloween costume sponsors!
Help us outfit all of our kiddos in the most fabulous spooky garb! Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Order off of our Amazon https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31WA5R23S39BE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex,
or donate at https://ccolife.org/cco-donations/, or go to our linktree!
09/15/2026
Vote for the Haven! https://aiachicago.org/peoples-choice-2026-voting/
Our beautiful building, the Haven on Lincoln, has been selected as a finalist in the AIA Chicago's Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards 2026. Help secure the Haven the award! Vote by tomorrow night!!
09/12/2026
This summer, we have seen more and more GREEN at the Haven! We are thrilled to have such a peaceful space ready for our shelter guests to rest and socialize in.
Donate at ccolife.org to support projects like these!
09/10/2026
Some of the fluffy creatures from the ladies craft days this past month. Every time someone walked past the craft table while we worked on these, they would approach with curiosity and leave with a smile on their face!
Donate at ccolife.org to support programs like these!
09/02/2026
On helped pack Welcome Bags in preparation for our men's move to the Haven. We've got them all set up in the rooms and ready to go! We're so excited for our guys to get to move into this incredible facility.
We had extra treat bags donated by the incredible It Takes A Village Family of Schools and we added them to the Welcome Bags.
We don't just want the bare minimum for our shelter guests. We pay attention to the little things because we know that when you're experiencing homelessness, the little things matter. Thank you to our supporters who make that possible!
Donate at https://ccolife.org/cco-donations/ or the link in our bio to support heart-lifting projects like these!
09/01/2026
A day at DePaul Law’s Public Interest Welcome Lunch and Service Activities Fair! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and thank you to DePaul University for hosting!
Donate at https://ccolife.org/cco-donations/!
08/31/2026
A safe place to land can be the beginning of a new story.
At Cornerstone Community Outreach, we believe safety, dignity, and a welcoming community create room for new beginnings.
08/25/2026
Spooky season is coming soon, and that means costumes for our kiddos! Help outfit our kids in costumes! Email [email protected] with questions or ideas.
Order off of our Amazon https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31WA5R23S39BE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex, or donate at https://ccolife.org/cco-donations/.
08/21/2026
TOMORROW! is hosting another plarn party! Bring your plastic bags (or just yourselves) and enjoy good company, movies and snacks while making mats. These mats will be used by people at homeless encampments to stay dry and comfortable while sleeping.
Bring a friend! No need for skill! 🧶
08/21/2026
Every mile has a purpose. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Our Team CCO runners are in training for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, putting in the miles now as they prepare for race day on October 11.
But they’re running for more than a finish line.
They’re running to support the individuals and families who come to Cornerstone Community Outreach looking for shelter, stability, care, and hope on their way home.
For Team CCO, every $26 raised helps provide a night of shelter for someone experiencing homelessness.
As our runners take on the long runs, early mornings, tired legs, and many miles ahead, you can be part of their journey.
Meet our runners, cheer them on, and support their journey turning their miles into nights of shelter.
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4615 N Clifton Avenue
Chicago, IL
60640