Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!

We want to make sure that each of you knows how important you are to the work we do at Cornerstones of Care. Whether you volunteer at one of our campuses, at a special event, donate items, or give your time, treasure, and talent in another way, we are so grateful for you!

Thank you for your contribution to our community!

Check out these stories featuring several all-star volunteers:

Book Buddies Make a Difference in the Lives of Students One Book at a Time

Kansas City Young Matrons Assist with Preparations for Upcoming Plant Sale

Structural Engineer ‘Pays It Forward’ As Volunteer for

Build Trybe

Cornerstones of Care Open House

Monday, May 1, 2023 | 3-5 p.m.

The Garden by Build Trybe

As part of Nonprofit Connect's new holiday in Kansas City, Cornerstones of Care will be hosting an Open House at our Gillis Campus. Join us from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1 for light refreshments and to tour The Garden by Build Trybe and celebrate our impact on the community.

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties hosted a Books for Bowling fundraiser to help raise funds for the new trauma-informed library at our Kansas City, Kan., office.

Thank you to Orange EV for helping to get our Ozanam Campus greenhouse ready for all the Plant Sale shoppers this weekend!

We were thrilled to host the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce at our Gillis Campus for their coffee connection event.  

Our Most Critical Needs:

• Pokémon cards
• Sunglasses
• Watches
• Bluetooth speakers
• Water bottles
• KC sports team merchandise

-------(hats, masks, etc.)

• Football gloves
• Toy cars
• Lego sets
• Fidget toys/stress balls
• Card games
• Minecraft

To drop off your donations, visit the Gillis Campus Admin Building

and ask for Sally Cook.

Thyme for Kids Annual Plant Sale

Friday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29, 2023

Cornerstones of Care - Ozanam Campus

Stock up on plants for your home and garden, while also helping children grow and thrive! Our Thyme for Kids Plant Sale is so much more than a plant sale, and proceeds funnel right back into our horticulture program. Your purchases help fund seeds, supplies, stipends, and more.

Gillis Work Day

Thursday, May 4 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Cornerstones of Care - Gillis Campus

Join us by volunteering for this Gillis Work Day event! We're hosting a clean-out night on the Gillis Campus. Duties include organizing, cleaning, and getting ready for the summer!

Tee It Up Fore the Kids

Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 5-8 p.m.

Topgolf - Overland Park

Gather your friends, family, and co-workers and join us for an evening at Topgolf! Tee It Up Fore the Kids will be a fun outing for you and your guests featuring an open bar, a delicious dinner, exciting entertainment, and some Topgolf fun!

Interested in joining the Cornerstones of Care Champions? Come see us on Thursday, June 1 between 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Brookside Barrio. Learn how you can get involved, meet other Cornerstones of Care Champions, and begin to make a difference in your community. Bring your friends, family, or colleagues along with you - all are invited. We hope to see you there!

To learn more or sign-up to join the Cornerstones of Care Champions, visit cornerstonesofcare.org/champions.