Cornerstone exists because of Jesus. We are a people who have been transformed by the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God has forgiven us and adopted us into his family. Now, we have a whole new life.
Through the gospel, God redeems us, forgives us, and adopts us into his family. The good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection makes each one of us a new creation and gives us a new identity: children of God. This is why we can never think of the church as an organization or a building. The church is actually a family—God’s family, filled with redeemed sinners that are now his children.
Through the gospel, God forgives us, adopts us into his family, and makes us his disciples. This means that the church is not just any family. We are a family formed by God—and sent out with a purpose.
The church is a family that ministers to one another, cares for one another, and builds one another up. Each member of the family is a child of God who is uniquely gifted to bless the family and to be a light in our city.
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 Claris means clarity or brightness— our desire is to bring clarity to confusing situations and brightness to what feels like the darkest moments of life. This umbrella name represents and unites our family of programs and services. Our mission is to empower individuals to make informed pregnancy and sexual health choices. How You Can Be Involved: Volunteer at one of the Pregnancy Clinics (on Olympic Blvd or in South LA) or the Support Center (located on the Cornerstone Campus). Become a financial supporter or advocate. Contact: 310.268.8111 or fill out their contact form
hopeagain.org Hope Again functions primarily as a serving arm of the church, specifically assisting those who are trapped in poverty, crime and substance abuse. We help them experience God’s love in action and find economic, social and spiritual wholeness. We also assist the larger Church in seeing the poor and disenfranchised through God’s eyes. Our ultimate aim is to build a practicing community of love and understanding between all peoples, taking seriously the message of Jesus Christ. How You Can Be Involved: Volunteer to help counsel the homeless and impoverished. Become a financial supporter or advocate. Contact: (323) 661-4004 or information@hopeagain.org
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
iamatreasure.com Treasures is a unique, faith-based outreach and support group for women in the sex industry, including victims of commercialized sexual exploitation and trafficking. As the only organization of its kind based in the adult industry capital of the world (San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County) and one of the few survivor-led organizations in the country, our mission is to reach, restore and equip women in order to help them live healthy, flourishing lives. How You Can Be Involved: Participate in volunteer training held once a quarter. Join the Impact Team and help assemble gift bags and care packages. Join the outreach team to participate in monthly outreach. Contact: (818) 986-5683 or info@iamatreasure.com
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