The Cornerstone Foundation

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The Cornerstone Foundation A faith based non-profit that helps those in need, with food, clothing, shelter and love. This original shelter still exists today.

Cornerstone’s services are available to anyone regardless of religion, nationality, gender, or ethnicity. The Foundation was started in 1982 by Helen Syriac, a local resident and parishioner at Sacred Heart Church in Vernon. She was so moved by the death of a homeless man, Vern Cook, that she decided to create a place for caring and sharing. She went to her Pastor, and asked him if they could use the church library as a shelter. "If one person was seeking shelter, there must be others," she reasoned. Her Pastor agreed, and the first shelter for the homeless in the Vernon area was opened at Sacred Heart Church. During the first year, 143 people were sheltered, many of whom were single mothers with children. Helen felt a strong urge to open a "drop-in" center in Rockville, to provide a Christian environment for those who needed a listening ear. She called a few friends, shared the vision, and prayed. An initial site was identified, and after praying for the start-up money, within a few hours a person called and offered a jar of coins he had saved for several years. It was the exact amount needed! From that humble beginning, The Cornerstone Foundation has become the multi-faceted community resource it is today.

Thank you to M & T Charitable Foundation for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026!
10/22/2026

Thank you to M & T Charitable Foundation for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026!

Today Vernon Mayor Ch*****ne cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of the "Threads of Community" mural along Corner...
10/21/2026

Today Vernon Mayor Ch*****ne cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of the "Threads of Community" mural along Cornerstone's building wall on East Main Street.

10/16/2026
10/13/2026

The Coats for Kids scheduled for Friday, October 16th has been postponed! Watch for details on a new date.

Thank you to Rockville Rotary for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026!
10/13/2026

Thank you to Rockville Rotary for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026!

Thank you to the Town of South Windsor for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026.
10/12/2026

Thank you to the Town of South Windsor for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026.

Thank you to Bolles Motors, Inc. for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026!
10/11/2026

Thank you to Bolles Motors, Inc. for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026!

Thank you to The Garden Barn for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026!
10/09/2026

Thank you to The Garden Barn for their sponsor donation for Soupfest 2026!

Cornerstone’s New Hope House Shelter is in need of supplies for now and the upcoming cold weather season. A few babies w...
10/06/2026

Cornerstone’s New Hope House Shelter is in need of supplies for now and the upcoming cold weather season.

A few babies were born and lived in our shelter recently with their moms and our supplies need replenishing.

As always, we appreciate our community that helps us help others!

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15 Prospect Street
Rockville, CT
06066

Telephone

(860) 871-1823

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