Rotary Provides Funding to Cornerstone

Cornerstone was founded in 1983 to serve victims of domestic violence and their children living in south suburban Hennepin County. Today, with82employees and three locations, Cornerstone’s full continuum of service now addresses domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking and general crime across Hennepin County. Cornerstone’s Emergency Services Program serves adults and families in imminent danger as a result of domestic violence, sexual violence and/or human trafficking (interpersonal violence.) This critical intervention provides 24/7 crisis intervention and advocate support, safe housing in a secure shelter facility or partner hotel, food for meals and snacks, toiletries, clothing essentials, transportation, translation and financial assistance – as well as access to Cornerstone’s full continuum of service. Over the past two years, Cornerstone was able to complete a multi-year larger scale renovation project of its Emergency Shelter.

With the grant from the Rotary Club of Edina, Cornerstone will be able to buy some new bunk beds for apartments in the Emergency Shelter.
Money for grants awarded by the Edina Rotary Foundation is raised at an annual fall fundraiser and gala and donations made throughout the year. This year, the club will award more than $60,000 in grants.
Contact 2023-2025 Community Service – Local Funding Chair, Nick Van Beek for additional information.