Financial Donations
More than 82% of Cornerstone's revenue is directed to meet the needs of those we serve. Meeting our annual fundraising goals is not possible without the support of individuals, faith communities, civic groups, and area businesses and corporations.
*We are prepared to accept donations of stock, and contributions directly withdrawn from your
checking account. Call 952-884-0376 or email courtneyp@cornerstonemn.org for more information.*
Financial gifts can also be made to Cornerstone by cash, check, or charge. Donations can be mailed to:
Cornerstone
1000 East 80th St.
Bloomington, MN 55420
Charges to VISA, MasterCard, and American Express can be made by mail, or by phone. Call our office at 952-884-0376.
If you would like to make a contribution through the United Way, Cornerstone's designation code is 159.
Inkind Donations:
Make an inkind donation as a project for yourself, your family, your neighborhood, church group, civic organization, scout troop or the guests at your party! If you have any questions about specific inkind donations, you may call 952-884-0376 and ask for the donation line or email donations@cornerstonemn.org.
Program Needs:
Residential Services provides emergency and extended stay safe housing, transitional housing and all of the supportive programming families need to truly be survivors of domestic violence. Continuing needs include:
- New clothing and shoes for women & youth of all sizes
- New socks and undergarments for women & youth of all sizes
- Hair products (family sized bottles of shampoo/conditioner/lotion/hairbrushes/picks)
- New bath towels and washcloths
- Laundry supplies and household cleaning products
- New full sheet sets and pillowcases
- Non-perishable healthy food items
- Canned baby food and formula
- Target/Walmart/Cub/Rainbow gift cards
- Polaroid film to document injuries
Client Services includes a comprehensive continuum of programming for adults, children and the family unit. Continuing needs include:
- MTC Bus passes or tokens for families without transportation
- Certificates for childcare during court appearances
- Funding for interpreters for non-English-speaking or deaf or mute clients
- Certificates for a tank of gas or an oil change
- Supplies of your choice to create art or music
- Healthy snacks and juice boxes for children during support group
- Disposable diapers and pull-ups, and baby wipes
- Gift certificates for a family-fun-night during a very difficult time. Consider Movie passes, Pizza Hut, Mall of America amusement park...
- Gift cards to a grocery store for families who cannot use the area food shelf
- Target/Walmart gift cards
Prevention & Education provides an opportunity for each of us to build a healthier community. Volunteer Services, Community Education and School Based Services all have an impact on creating zero tolerance for domestic abuse in South Hennepin-and give all of us the skills to nurture violence free families. Continuing needs include:
- Provide free tickets or passes to special events as a great mentorship activity for adults and kids.
- Consider gift certificates for a sporting event, concert, movie, or trip to the zoo.
- Donate greeting cards, floral arrangements, or gift items to help honor one of our 200 volunteers
- Purchase videos or books for training re: family violence
- Sponsor a wall climbing group at REI for teens working with us on anger management and sexual harassment issues
