Cornerstone exists because of Jesus. We'd love to show you how your story matters to him, and how his story matters for you.
The church isn't an organization or a building. The church is a family—God’s family, filled with redeemed sinners that are now his children because of Jesus.
Just like a vine grows best with a good trellis, our church family grows best with good programs. Our programs and ministries are tailored to support the community and mission God has given us.
"The God of the Bible is the God of the powerless."
Every section of the Bible details God's care for the poor. The Law of Moses outlines the responsibility of God’s people to care for one another in times of need. The writings and the prophets offer warnings for those who take advantage of the needy and oppressed, and describe God’s heart for the desperate. The ministry of Jesus and the lifestyle of the New Testament Church make it clear that we have a Christian responsibility to actively love the lowly, broken, and hurting people in our community.
At Cornerstone, we happily embrace our responsibility to engage, pursue and love the marginalized. This means we actively and intentionally reach past our normal social circles to find those without a voice in our city. To this end we often partner with organizations that specialize in discovering the marginalized in various segments of our city. This allows us to draw close and care for men, women, and children who are usually overlooked.
Every Tuesday, we prepare food at the church and take it to 3rd Street Promenade. We hand it out to the homeless and needy with an eye to building relationships and spreading the gospel. How You Can Be Involved: Volunteer to prepare food and/or pass it out on Tuesdays. Contact: info@cornerstonewla.org
For well over a decade members of Cornerstone have been reaching out to the poor & homeless in West LA, providing physical & spiritual help. We would love for you to join us. How You Can Be Involved: Volunteer to organize and distribute food and clothing at various times throughout the week. Contact: info@cornerstonewla.org
cla-la.org At Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles (“CLA- LA”), we believe that pursuing “justice for all” is the best way to offer a hand-up, not a hand-out, to the most vulnerable in society: veterans, the elderly, homeless families, victims of domestic violence, and refugees. We provide free legal counsel to help our clients retain basic necessities like housing, employment, family relationships, veteran’s benefits, good credit and Social Security. How You Can Be Involved: Volunteer legal expertise at one of the clinics. Contact: volunteer@cla-la.org
clarishealth.org Since 1976, Claris Health (“Claris”) has served the greater Los Angeles community through free and low-cost medical care, therapy, education and support services. The mission is to equip and care for individuals and their families before, during and after pregnancy and sexual-health choices. How You Can Be Involved: There are many ways to get involved at Claris through our clinic locations in West LA and Inglewood, our mobile medical unit, and our Support Center. Become a financial supporter or advocate. Contact: 310.268.8111 or fill out their contact form
imaginela.org Homelessness is an epidemic that is complex and difficult to solve. While many support programs for the homeless focus on one-time aid, Imagine LA focuses on training the homeless by pairing them with an entire community of people dedicated to help. We love adopting these families, welcoming them into our community, and helping them learn different skills necessary to ending their homelessness forever. How You Can Be Involved: Volunteer to help one of our adopted families. Join together with your community group to adopt a family together. Contact: (323) 944-0210 or lisa@imaginela.org
isionline.org International Students, Inc., exists to share Christ’s love with international college students. Since 1953, ISI has been training Americans to meet international students’ needs. These Americans befriend international students and help them adjust to American culture. How You Can Be Involved: Volunteer to spend time with international students. Contact: 1-800-ISI-Team or team@isionline.org
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