Anyone can experience domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking or crime. Violence and abuse knows no boundaries; it happens in all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, culture, religion, etc. Cornerstone serves adults and kids of all ages, genders and identities.
Each year, our Day One call center has 30,000 conversations with people seeking resources, support and safety. Over 20,000 students participate in violence prevention presentations and 4,000 people connect with a Cornerstone advocate for support through one of our many other programs. While we have specialized partnerships with select cities in Hennepin County, most of our programming is open to anyone in the Twin Cities. Our Day One call center is ready to provide resources to all Minnesotans.
Cornerstone serves adults and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking and crime. If this describes your experience, we may be able to help. These examples in no way represent everyone that Cornerstone serves, but may be able to assist you as you decide if Cornerstone is right for you.
- Hurt by someone you love
- Don’t feel safe at home due to violence or abuse
- Threatened or intimidated by someone you love
- Isolated from your family and friends
- No control over your own finances
- Been sexual assaulted or raped
- Stalked by a stranger or acquaintance
- Witnessed or experienced violence or abuse as a child
- Having or had sex in exchange for money, shelter, food, clothing, drugs or other items
- Made to work against your will or without a way to leave
- Experienced a hate crime
- Car has been stolen
- Been robbed at gunpoint
- Identity has been stolen
What Do People Say About Cornerstone
Everyday, we learn from the people we serve. You trust us with your stories. You share your successes. You teach us how to provide more effective services for victims / survivors. Here’s what a few participants had to say about Cornerstone.
“Thank you so much, staff at Cornerstone, for helping my son and I in more ways than I can express. You’re all angels and I’m so appreciative for your support in this most difficult season of my life. I’m thankful for my advocate being a listening ear and giving encouragement when I expressed all my concerns so often.”
“Thank you all for your services and support. You are a blessing to anyone who comes thru here. You have the resources to help DV victims, and the potential to positively impact one’s family and life. I am grateful for all the staff and services that are provided here, including a safe home for me and my children.”
“I could not have gotten this far and my recovery without my therapist. She listened to me, challenged me and tried to get me to think in different ways. I’m feeling better now”
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