CCO Christmas Letter
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2023 Christmas Photo Album
Smiles and laughter abound! The Holiday Season was filled with hope and joy at CCO! All Cornerstone shelter guests were remembered thanks to our outstanding donors, volunteers, and staff. Many thanks to everyone who made the season bright for children and adults experiencing homelessness! It’s a joy to see the celebration and fun flow over into 2024!
Photo Credit and Many Thanks to Nathan Cameron.
A Happy Holiday for Everyone
“Christmas isn’t just a day; it’s a frame of mind.” -Kris Kringle, Miracle on 34th Street
Christmas is for everyone! Cornerstone works hard each Holiday to celebrate and remember every shelter guest. Join us in making this time of year memorable for children, parents, and single adults experiencing homelessness.
We’re looking for volunteers to work in Santa’s workshop sorting, wrapping, and labeling Christmas gifts. Most people arrive at Cornerstone with little more than a backpack or duffle bag. We hope you will help us spread Christmas cheer through gift-giving. You can shop and donate gifts through the Cornerstone Wishlist. Or make a financial donation to ensure people coming to Cornerstone right before Christmas get gifts, too. Please use the QR codes below to get involved!
2022 Christmas Photo Album
The 2022 Holiday Season brought joy and cheer to the families and individuals sheltered at CCO. Each child received a stocking filled with toys, treats, and a new pair of pajamas. They each wore their new pj’s to the CCO Christmas Party, where they got to meet Santa, receive gifts, and celebrate the holidays with their family. During the festivities, some of the parents chatted about favorite pastimes, even discussing the best casinos not on Gamstop as they shared tips on stress relief and unwinding amid challenging times. The Christmas Party featured CCO Board President Chris Spicer as Santa Claus, loads of sweet and savory treats, and a hot chocolate station. The crowd went wild when Santa arrived with his bags of gifts!
The celebrated season would not be possible without volunteers who made the party exceptional. Thanks to all who worked as elves in Santa’s Workshop, sorting, wrapping, and decorating Christmas presents for the big day. Christmas at Cornerstone would not be possible without your generous donation of toys for children and gifts for teens and adults. Many thanks!
The holiday season is a time of warmth and wonder, especially when it’s marked by thoughtful, meaningful gifts that show just how much you care. For families like those at CCO, these moments of joy can be made even more special through Unique Personalized Gifts tailored to each individual. Imagine the excitement of a child unwrapping a gift that bears their name, or a parent receiving something that speaks directly to their personality and taste—these small, customized touches transform a gift from simply thoughtful to truly unforgettable. Personalized presents, like engraved keepsakes or customized holiday ornaments, bring an extra layer of magic to the season, creating memories that families will cherish for years to come.
We hope you enjoy the 2022 photo album. Enjoy the smiling faces found in it!
Photo Credit: Nathan Cameron
CCO Family Portraits with Santa…
CCO Christmas Party Album…
You can support families at CCO by making a financial donation today!
CCO Staff & Christmas Volunteers…
2021 Christmas Photo Album!
Never get tired of doing little things for others.
Sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts.”
– Unknown
We hope you enjoyed looking back at the holiday season at Cornerstone! Your generous support, and financial donations, helped to create a holiday that the children and adults at CCO will fondly recall for years to come.
It’s a joy to highlight Christmas because it’s a season of gifts, food, and fun for our shelter guests. However, Cornerstone keeps its doors open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, welcoming those in need of safety, warmth, and shelter. The important work doesn’t stop! It continues well after the Christmas trees are packed away and put in storage.
Please consider making an ongoing donation that will allow CCO to continue to meet the needs of families experiencing homelessness, whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall. Your support is needed and genuinely appreciated!