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Cornerstone

Cornerstone Ministry is one of the Park Avenue’s many outreach ministries. Cornerstone provides food, clothing and assistance to our neighbors and members during times of need. Cornerstone is a ministry of blessing where the congregation and community merchants give out of their abundance and expand the circle of giving. Cornerstone is dedicated to joyfully providing high quality Christ-like service that honors the humanity and dignity of all people and moves those served to hope.

Food Distribution

• We distribute food free of charge, on a limited basis, as it is available.
• We provide resources for area food shelves when food is not available.
• During the time Cornerstone is open a meal is available at Harambee Wednesdays. All clients utilizing Cornerstone are welcome to join us for a meal.

Clothing Ministry

• We provide gently used clothing, toys, and household items.
• We also provide laundry supplies and personal hygiene items as they are available.
• All of these things will be priced on a per item basis.
• There is a procedure for those families or individuals who are unable to pay.

Donations

We will begin accepting neatly bagged or boxed donations in the Cornerstone reception area after April 6, 2008. Donation needs include:

• Shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, diapers, feminine hygiene products, bathroom tissue, laundry powder (no liquid please), and kitchen size trash bags. We prefer the smaller sizes of each of these items rather than bulk packages. It makes distribution easier and eliminates the need for having to buy Ziploc bags and repackaging.
• Small household appliances (e.g. toasters, coffee makers), sets of dishes, sets of silverware, and sets of glasses/cups
• Clothes that are GENTLY used (clean and not in need of repair). Basically, we would like clothes/shoes that you would wear yourself or give to a good friend.

Following these guidelines will cut down on the number of volunteers needed for sorting as well as decrease the amount of trash that is generated by having to dispose of unusable items. Thank you!

Clothing Ministry

Cornerstone is completely staffed by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Cornerstone, please contact Tessa Trepp at 612-825-6863 x 561 or tessatrepp@parkavefoundation.org.

• Clothes sorters, clothes hangers, cashiers, interpreters, store greeters/assistants. All of these positions are available once a month or up to four times a month. Training will be provided.