HOPE S MESSENGER WINTER 2014 TRANSFORMING PAIN INTO PURPOSE EFFECTS AFTER A TRAUMATIC LOSS UPCOMING PROGRAMS UNVEILING THE TREEHOUSE

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1 Gala Preview Enclosed HOPE S MESSENGER WINTER 2014 TRANSFORMING PAIN INTO PURPOSE EFFECTS AFTER A TRAUMATIC LOSS UPCOMING PROGRAMS UNVEILING THE TREEHOUSE CLEVELAND 5905 Brecksville Road Independence, Ohio COLUMBUS 1550 Old Henderson Road, Suite E-262 Columbus, Ohio CORNERSTONEOFHOPE.ORG

2 Winter at Cornerstone It s hard to believe how quickly our tenth anniversary year has passed! We ve had an amazing year filled with great programs, offered professional services to a record number of clients, and have been blessed to receive gifts that will allow to continue into the future. On behalf of myself and our staff, we know that we have areas to grow, and we would like your help in providing feedback on where we could improve. Cornerstone has posted a short survey on our website, and anyone can take it, whether you came to Cleveland or Columbus for our grief counseling, support groups, professional education series or if you are a supporter...we want to hear from you! Cornerstone was built to help those grieving in our community, and we want to be sure that the community needs are being met. Completed surveys will be entered in a drawing for a gift card. You can take it by visiting: cornerstoneofhope.org/page/survey Cornerstone to be featured on Animal Planet s Treehouse Masters TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8-9 Page Cornerstone is also excited to announce the opening of Lisa s Butterfly Treehouse, dedicated in loving memory to Lisa Kurtz Luciano. This treehouse was constructed by Nelson Treehouse and Supply and will be featured on Animal Planet s Treehouse Masters in January 2014! The treehouse was built as a therapeutic place for grieving children and teens, where they can find comfort in nature Giving Back and the outdoors. The butterfly theme is throughout the treehouse Education and Training with space for arts and crafts, counseling, and quiet reflection. We After a Traumatic Loss will keep you updated on the air date through Facebook and Twitter. Volunteering Most of all, thank you for your support of Cornerstone, and may Development News you and your family have a safe and blessed holiday season! Groups and Programs Columbus Updates Life on the Rock On August 29th, Mark, Christi, and Taylor joined Fr. Anthony and Doug Barry for a special interview on EWTN s Life on the Rock television show. The Tripodi s shared their experience of struggle after losing their son, Bobby, and their decision to turn their pain into purpose by founding Cornerstone. To view the video, please visit ewtn.com/tv/live/lifeontherock.asp The video is labeled Cornerstone of Hope. TAPS From October 4-6, Cornerstone welcomed more than 200 individuals grieving the loss of a loved one who served in a current military conflict through a TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) Weekend. Families came from five states to support one another, through sharing stories, grief sessions, and spending time at the Survivor Seminar. Children participated in their own Good Grief Camp, where they met other children who lost a military parent, sibling or caregiver. It was a weekend to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Cornerstone is looking forward to hosting this weekend again. To learn more about TAPS, please visit taps.org. 2 cornerstone of hope a center for grieving children, teens & adults

3 Sharing the Hope by Giving Back Several families that were touched by Cornerstone s mission have heard their calling to give back. We want to honor their stories of creating programs and events to ensure that their loved one is not forgotten. They have generously given these proceeds to Cornerstone so that we may continue to serve the many new families who walk through our door every week. These are a few of their stories. Run Amuck Run Amuck is a race hosted by CrossFit Independence owned by LIsa and Joel Woods. Competitors complete a 5k that incorporates the challenges of CrossFit moves in fun, party atmosphere. Since it started in 2012, it has raised $7,000 for Cornerstone. Thank you to all of the CrossFitters who participated and created their own personal fundraising page to help us raise additional funds. Martin J. Coyne, Jr. Foundation The Martin J. Coyne, Jr. Foundation Golf Outing is hosted by the Coyne family to honor their dad, who suddenly passed away in Martin was a tremendous father, colleague, well respected in the community and loved to play golf. His family felt that a golf outing in his memory was the best tribute for him. They chose Cornerstone because they wanted other families who experience a sudden loss to feel supported. Over the past three years, they have raised $24,000 for Cornerstone. Little Helping Hands Memorial 5k and Walk The Teconchuk family lost their young son suddenly, and wanted a way to make sure he is never forgotten. They started a memorial race that in its first year had more than 500 attendees and raised $7,000 for Cornerstone of Hope. This race brought the community together and included a memorial balloon race. Mary and George along with their friend Nikki generously presented the race proceeds at Cornerstone of Hope s Clambake. They invite you to join them next year for their 2nd Annual Race and Walk. Joe Nemecek Golf Outing raises $6,500 After losing his father at a young age Jeff Nemecek, owner of Pure Merchandise in Medina, wanted to create a fund to help inspire children and teens to go after their dreams. He created the N-Able Fund through Cornerstone to reach out to youth that have had a loss and help build their confidence in becoming young entrepreneurs. He is a role model for showing how after a loss, you can find the drive to help others. The Littlejohn Family Becky and Willie Littlejohn experienced the unimaginable when their daughter, Megan, died in a tragic car accident. Desiring to honor and memorialize Meggie, they started Meggie s Foundation. Their gift of $1,500 is being used in our support group series for parents who have lost a young child. The Littlejohn s were also the feature story of this year s Annual Fund Campaign; to read their story and how Cornerstone of Hope continues to benefit their family visit cornerstoneofhope.org. We are blessed to have such wonderful support! If you are interested in learning more about how you can give back, please contact us. 3

4 Education & Training Upcoming PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS For more information about the upcoming CEU topics, please visit our website at cornerstoneofhope.org Evening CEU Series This series focuses in depth on current professional topics. Includes dinner, handouts, 2 CEU s (unless indicated otherwise) for Nurses, Social Workers, and Counselors and a presentation from a community professional. Professional Journal Group Stay current with professional journals filled with current research at this monthly group facilitated by a professional librarian. This group includes 1 CEU for Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors and Funeral Directors and a light breakfast. Grief Group Join this network of bereavement professionals to share current programs happening at your agency. Each month a new concept is presented that focuses on current topics. This group includes 1 CEU for Nurses, Social Workers, and Counselors and a light breakfast. Clinical Interventions This series presents new, cognitive-based therapeutic interventions to enhance your skill-set and add tools to current methods. Group includes 1 CEU for Nurses, Social Workers, and Counselors and a light breakfast. RSVP Required. DECEMBER 10, 2013 Chemical Dependency JANUARY 14, 2014 Alzheimer s and Dementia FEBRUARY 11, 2014 Cognitive Restructuring COST $30 TIME 5:00pm dinner, 5:30-7:30pm presentation *Indicates the CEU approved for Funeral Directors DECEMBER 5, 2013 Veterans and Grief JANUARY 2, 2014 None due to New Year s holiday FEBRUARY 6, 2013 Cultural Grief COST $10 TIME 8:30-10:00am *Indicates the CEU approved for Funeral Directors DECEMBER 19, 2013 Health Benefits of Chocolate JANUARY 16, 2014 Overcoming Guilt after Loss FEBRUARY 20, 2014 Bereavement Camps COST $10 TIME 8:30-10:00am *Indicates the CEU approved for Funeral Directors DECEMBER 26, 2013 None due to Christmas holiday JANUARY 23, 2014 EMDR and Trauma FEBRUARY 27, 2013 Grief Timelines COST $10 TIME 8:30-10:00am 4 GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING: MARCH 22, 2014 from 9:00am-4:00pm $175 includes materials, meals, and 6 CEU hours for SW, RN, and Counselors. To learn more, visit cornerstoneofhope.org. Additional training: MARCH 29, 2014 from 9:00am-4:00pm $125 includes materials, meals, and 6 CEU hours for SW, RN, and Counselors. This additional training is if you would like to run specialized groups for Loss to Murder, Suicide or Accidental Overdose. CARING FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS Before starting your day, join us for a creative intervention. Includes continental breakfast, no CEU. This event is $10, and starts at 8:30am. December 12, 2013 Christmas Art January 9, 2014 Chi Kung February 13, 2014 Expressive Art

5 Inspiration After a Traumatic Loss When someone has lost a loved one in a traumatic way, it can affect daily activities and a person may not feel safe in their environment. Trauma compromises the brain s executive functioning so learning and retaining new information becomes extremely difficult. Often, a taste, sound, smell, texture or a visual cue will trigger a person and they may feel terror, helplessness and re-experience the trauma as if it were happening all over again. Therefore, they may avoid activities they used to participate in. Children, teens and adults are all susceptible to trauma from the death of a loved one, even if their death was not sudden. Gianna making an art therapy collage in her school during a session with Laura. Cornerstone of Hope has recently seen an increase in traumatic cases, and we are building our staff to be able to serve this growing need. We offer traumatic loss individual counseling and support groups that are specifically designed to assist people who have experienced loss to murder, suicide and accidental overdose. As with all of our groups, these are free of charge. For clients needing one on one support, Laura Serazin, Registered Art Therapist, MA, CTC-S (Certified Trauma Consultant Supervisor) and Misty Ramos, Art Therapist, PC, CTC, (Licensed Trauma Assessment Consultant) have been certified by TLC (The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children) and specialize in helping children, teens and young adults who have experienced trauma. They utilize Art Therapy at Cornerstone of Hope, and bring the services to grieving youth in their school if they are unable to visit Cornerstone. They recently co-presented at TLC s educational panel for professionals After the Violence: Lessons Learned from Sandy Hook on November 14th with other professionals from New Town and Virginia Tech. Bob Pickard, PC, another Cornerstone clinician, is trained in trauma and uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) to help clients re-process their trauma. It s like I m back to my old self... but better, stronger said one of Bob s trauma clients, Mayra, who created this piece of artwork about her experience. To help build up resources after a crisis in the schools and communities, Laura and Misty along with Cornerstone Columbus staff, Marissa Aquilino, PCC and Alison Niedermier, MSW, LSW, are trained to help those affected by a crisis process their grief, provide support and offer additional resources when needed. Laura has trained the Western Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, and Columbus School Crisis Response Teams. If you are a clinician interested in learning more about these techniques, Cornerstone of Hope offers several CEU s throughout the year on these topics including one on EMDR on January 23rd. To view a schedule of topics, please visit ceu-registration or if you are a licensed mental health professional or clergy and would like to join or develop your own district s School Crisis Response Team, please call Cornerstone s Cleveland or Columbus office for training dates. To learn more about receiving individual counseling or group support, please call our offices. My soul is free from the pain and grieving. I see the world differently. There is color in my soul again not darkness. I m not afraid of the rain or thinking about where it all started. My faith is stronger. 5

6 Volunteer Volunteer OPPORTUNITIES 2014 Volunteer Trainings March 1, 2014 Saturday, 9:00-11:30am June 2, 2014 Monday, 6:00-8:30pm September 6, 2014 Saturday, 9:00-11:30am November 3, 2014 Monday, 6:00-8:30pm We ask all of our volunteers to attend an education session prior to becoming a Cornerstone of Hope volunteer. Volunteer Opportunities Cornerstone of Hope is blessed to have the support of dedicated volunteers who participate in a variety of volunteer positions. Reception Desk Volunteers These volunteers commit to a scheduled shift each month. During their time, the reception desk volunteers greet visitors and answer phone calls. Many times, the phone calls and visitors discuss sensitive matters and our volunteers handle these issues with both discretion and compassion. Kitchen Support Volunteers Kitchen volunteers commit to a scheduled shift each month, and serve dinner to support group participants, greeting each client with warmth and hospitality. Some of our kitchen volunteers also serve breakfast to our morning groups. Baking Volunteers Volunteers sign up for events that they would like to provide bakery for. It can be as little as a dozen cookies or however much you would like to donate. Cornerstone events have grown so much that every cookie counts! We have additional opportunities including clerical, maintenance/cleaning, phone calls, gala and other volunteer positions. Cornerstone of Hope s volunteers support our mission in many wonderful ways, limited only to their imaginations. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Gail Oberkircher, Volunteer Coordinator, at We would love to have you on our team! Thank you Hope Day Volunteers A special thank you to our volunteers who made our first annual Hope Day in August a great success for grieving children and their families! Thank you also to those who supplied donations of food and bakery. Together, you provided a wonderful event that created memories for all who attended! Camp Volunteer Training Dates Camp Cornerstone/ Camp Heroes: May PM May 17 9 AM-4 PM Camp Erin : July PM July 12 9 AM-4 PM Applications for volunteering for camp and to send your child to camp will be posted on our website in January. 6 cornerstone of hope a center for grieving children, teens & adults

7 Cleveland Development News and Upcoming Events Home is Where the Heart Is Taste of Hope Clambake More than 250 guests joined Cornerstone in celebrating our tenth anniversary at our fourth Home is Where the Heart is event hosted by the Fedeli family. Guests sampled Italian fare and were serenaded by the one and only Frankie Avalon. This event raised funds for our Decade of Hope Campaign, where the goal is to raise $1,000,000. Cornerstone has currently raised $547,360 toward the goal, and the campaign will run through June If you would like to learn more about how to help us reach our goal, please contact Cornerstone of Hope at With the help of local restaurants, guests sampled delicious food and wine. New York Life hosted this 3rd annual event, and their wonderful volunteers kept the tables filled with food and sold out raffles. The event raised $13,000 for School Support Programs. We would like to thank the following for their generosity: 55 Degrees Osteria di Valerio & Al Aladdin s Eatery Rito s Italian Bakery Brickstone Rosso Gelato Cavotta s Carmen & Co. Starbucks Coffee Gallucci s Italian Sweet! The Mobile Food Market Cupcakery Indigo Imp Brewery Sweet Lorraine s Treats JiBARO World Eats Umami Moto Mavis Winkle s Winking Lizard Netty s Kolackys This year, Cornerstone of Hope brought the bake back to Independence as 110 guests enjoyed a feast of seasonal favorites and clams. It was a great afternoon of enjoying family and friends over wonderful food provided by Corleone s. This event raised $7,000. Cornerstone drew winners for our TV Raffle and Grand $100 Sideboard that we had been selling throughout the season. Al, the sideboard winner, generously donated back half of his winnings to Cornerstone of Hope. We hope that you will join us for next year s Clambake as we look forward to having it be another successful year. New Development Director Cornerstone of Hope welcomes Patricia Egan, MBA, CFRE as our new Development Director. Pat has worked in the fundraising community for more than 25 years, serving large and small non-profits. She is looking forward to meeting the many wonderful Cornerstone supporters at upcoming fundraising events. Save the Date Annual Benefit Gala Friday, January 24, 2014 Gala Birthday Party Friday, January 31, 2014 Auction Donation Deadline Monday, February 3, 2014 Last Day for Ad Purchase Saturday, February 15, th Annual Benefit Gala Learn more about the event by visiting our website or calling

8 Cleveland Programs Support Groups Cornerstone s groups run quarterly, and are free of cost to attend. Registration is required and a mandatory intake meeting must be completed by January 3rd. Breakfast is provided for morning groups, light snacks are provided for afternoon sessions, and dinner for evening groups unless otherwise noted. Upon the completion of group, you will participate in a memorial activity. Loss to Murder Loss to Suicide Spanish Speaking Adult Grief Support Accidental Overdose Mondays, January 13- March 17 from 6:00-8:00pm Group supports you in your grief journey and includes discussions related to this type of loss. Mondays, January 13- March 17 from 6:00-8:00pm Group supports you in your grief journey and includes discussions related to this type of loss. Mondays, January 13- March 3 from 6:00-8:00pm Group is open to all Spanish speaking adults who have lost a loved one. Registration is required to attend. Group will meet at the Family Ministry Center, 3389 Fulton Road, Cleveland. Dinner is not included with this group. Tuesdays, January 14-March 4 from 6:00-8:00pm Group that supports you in your grief journey and discusses addiction and loss. Young Adult Tuesdays, January 14-March 4 from 6:00-8:00pm A group for those ages grieving the loss of a loved one. This group will meet in Cornerstone s new Treehouse. Adult Grief Support Loss of Spouse, Adult Child or Loved One Wednesdays, January 15-March 5 from 6:00-8:00pm This group will break down into smaller groups dependent upon loss of spouse, loss of an adult child or if you have had another type of loss. Group breakouts are also dependent upon number of registrants this quarter. West Side Adult Grief Support Wednesdays, January 15- March 5 from 7:00-8:30pm Group meeting in Avon that supports you in your grief journey and includes discussions relating to all relationship losses. Please note that dinner is not included with this group. Family Grief Support F.L.I.G.H.T. Thursdays, January 16- March 6 from 6:00-8:00pm For families F.L.I.G.H.T. (Families Living In Grief & Healing Together) brings together support for children, teens & adults. Groups are divided by age, so topics are discussed in age appropriate methods. Children and teen groups utilize many hands on art projects to express their grief and loss. Adult Grief Support Fridays, January 17- March 7 from 1:00-3:00pm Open to any adult grieving the loss of a loved one no matter the relationship. 8 cornerstone of hope a center for grieving children, teens & adults Neonatal or Infant Loss Support Saturdays, January 11-March 1 from 9:00-11:00am Group for those who have had a miscarriage or have lost a child under the age of 2.

9 Cleveland Programs Continuing Hope Support After completing an 8 week support group, we invite you to continue your journey through our many ongoing support groups and activities. Breakfast is provided for morning groups and dinner for evening groups unless otherwise noted. New! Teen Multi-Media Monday, January 13-March 3 from 6:00-8:00pm Open to teens ages who are still in high school. This group offers teens creative ways to explore their grief, process, & finding healing after loss. Photography, journaling and art therapy will be included. You must have completed F.L.I.G.H.T. in order to participate. Healing Heart Bible Study Fridays January 17- March 7 from 10:00-11:30am Professionally led group that offers topical Bible study covering key elements of the grieving process. Studying the Bible can help in understanding God s role and power in our healing. Hope s Journey Bible Study Fridays January 17- March 7 from 10:00-11:30am Group for those who completed Healing Heart Bible Study and would like to continue their journey. Each quarter will focus on lessons from the Bible through the lenses of the grief journey and hope s promise of healing. Transcending Grief Series Professionally led series to support the continuation of your grief journey. Participate each month or just attend topics that interest you. Second Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm, you must register for the topic(s) you plan on attending. There is a $10 per person per topic fee, and cofee and bakery will be served. January 14 Recovering Your Happiness to Serve You Better February 11 Empowering Your Mind to Focus on Positive Alternatives March 11 Fortifying Your Heart to Let Love Guide You Catholic Women Grieving With Hope Over our ten year history, many programs have started based upon our clients request for additional services. This bible study is a prime example of Cornerstone of Hope listening to the needs of the community and those we serve. Many Catholic women have expressed an interest in a peer led group that incorporates Catholic tradition, the saints, scripture and a deeper understanding of the sacramental life of the church. As Christians, we are asked to carry our crosses daily. Sometimes the cross of grief can be overwhelming; however, as Christ was helped along the road to Calvary we too can support one another in faith.. Please join us the last Saturday of each month at Cornerstone, starting Saturday, January 25, Please bring your own bible. Monthly Family Workshops Family workshops are offered once a month for families who have had a loss. Most programs are intended for children ages 5-18 and their parents or caregivers. Children may not attend workshops on their own. Workshops are $10 per family, and you can now register and pay online at cornerstoneofhope.org! The Gift of Memories Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 6:00pm We will be recycling your Christmas wrapping paper and making a framable collage for your to write in your favorite memory of gift you loved one has blessed you with. Please register by December 30th. Healing Hearts Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 6:00pm Bring in a 2 x2 photo copy of your loved one s picture printed on plain paper or one by Monday, January 27th to misty@cornerstoneofhope.org. We will decoupage it onto a wooden heart for Valentine s Day. Please register by January 27th. Everything Duck Tape Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 6:00pm Come and make some duck tape crafts, pencil toppers, wallets, head bands, bracelets, zipper pouches and more! If you have any folders or anything at home you want to decorate, feel free to bring it in. Please register by February 24th. 9

10 Columbus Development First Annual Columbus Taste of Hope On September 26th, Cornerstone of Hope s Columbus office and New York Life hosted their first Taste of Hope for central Ohio. More than 125 guests joined local restaurants who generously donated their food and services to help raise more than $8,000 for Cornerstone s individual and family grief counseling programs. New York Life presented Cornerstone with a Community Impact Grant for $20,000. We hope to see you next year at this great event! A special thank you to the following sponsors: Auddino s, Bravo! Cucina Itliana, Bridgewater Conference Center, Camelot Cellars, Cameron s American Bistro, Chile Verde Cafe, City BBQ, Due Amici, Gallo s Kitchen & Bar, G. Michael s Bistro & Bar, Hubbard Grille, Mozart s Bakery & Piano Bar, The Sisters Sweet Shoppe, and Steak n Shake. Cornerstone Tailgates Cornerstone of Hope joined up with The Little Bar for two OSU tailgates this year. The Cornerstone staff and volunteers handed out great giveaways and sold raffle tickets to raise money for our grief support programs. It was a great way to increase awareness in central Ohio! If you want to show your Buckeye pride and support Cornerstone, the HOPE t-shirts featured above are for sale for $20. Please call us to order your size! Night at the Races It s time again for Cornerstone of Hope s Annual Night at the Races on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Bryce Eck Center. Last year s event was a huge success filled with great food, hat contest, raffles, a designer purse auction and horse racing! We invite you to participate this year in this wonderful event to support Cornerstone. Sponsorship opportunities are available and are a great way to advertise your business and support an important cause! Please contact Jessica Morris at to learn more about how you can get involved! We will also have our Name a Horse fundraiser this year, where for $50 you can name a horse anything you choose! It can be fun, quirky, or a nice way to honor a loved one. If your horse wins its race, you will win a prize! 10 cornerstone of hope a center for grieving children, teens & adults

11 Columbus Programs Upcoming Fall Support Groups Cornerstone s groups run quarterly and are free of cost to attend, but registration in advance is required. Dinner is provided and these groups meet at Cornerstone s Columbus office. At the completion of group, you will participate in a memorial activity. Hope & Healing Adult Grief Group Thursdays January 16-March 6 6:00-8:00pm A group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. This group is open to all regardless of the loss relationship. Expressive Arts for Grieving Teens Thursdays January 16-March 6 6:00-8:00pm Group to assist grieving teens (ages 13-17) in expressing thoughts and feelings that are difficult to discuss through the utilization of expressive arts. This type of non-verbal communication will help them explore their emotions in a supportive environment. Music, journaling, drawing, body movement and painting will be used. In-School Groups We are once again offering in school grief support groups for students of all ages who have experienced the death of a loved one. The support group is designed to allow students to come together and receive age appropriate grief support in the familiarity of their own school. School support groups are a safe way to share feelings, find ways to cope with loss and build friendships. Grief counselors trained to help grieving children and young adults utilize expressive arts, games, stories and discussions to facilitate group. To register your school for a support group or for additional details, please contact Alison at or Alison@cornerstoneofhope.org. School Crisis Response Team Each school has their own crisis plan, however, the challenge is often having enough trained and qualified people to meet the need after a sudden loss of a student or faculty member. It can be difficult for one or two counselors to handle the counseling needs of an entire school community so the Crisis Response Team allows you to build local relationships with trained professionals. As mentioned in the article on page 5, it is important for those who have been affected by trauma to feel supported. We hope that you will join other local school counselors and professionals in training to support your local districts. The upcoming dates for the next training are: April 22, April 30, and May 8, 2014 (you must attend all 3 days) at Cornerstone of Hope, Columbus. Scholarships to cover the cost are available for school counselors, please contact Marissa with any questions at marissa@cornerstoneofhope.org. Twelve New York Life volunteers spent time with 20 Cornerstone kids and made art projects with them for a day of service! For more information about any of these programs, please contact Cornerstone of Hope in Columbus at or visit cornerstoneofhope.org 11

12 5905 Brecksville Road Independence, Ohio p: HOPE f: cornerstoneofhope.org Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cleveland, Ohio Permit #1106 Hope s MESSENGER Winter 2013 DON T FORGET TO TAKE THE SURVEY! Please help us in serving grieving individuals and families better by taking a quick survey based on your experiences! You can complete it at: cornerstoneofhope.org/page/survey SAVE THE DATE - CLEVELAND 12/3 Ornament Making Workshop 12/14 and 12/15 Christmas Candle Lighting Service 1/7 Monthly Family Workshop 1/11 Winter Groups Start 1/24 Gala 11th Birthday Party 2/4 Monthly Family Workshop 2/15 11th Annual Benefit Gala 3/1 Volunteer Training 3/4 Monthly Family Workshop Summer Camps 6/16-6/20 Camp Cornerstone 7/14-7/19 Camp Heroes 8/8-8/10 Camp Erin SAVE THE DATE - COLUMBUS STAFF - CLEVELAND Mark Tripodi, MBA Founder/Executive Director Julia Ellifritt, LISW-S Program Director Rachel Rego Marketing Director Pat Egan Development Director Ilia Estremera Shannon Grubich, MSSA, LSW Emily McGee Isabella Mihalik Ty Morgan, MSW Gail Oberkircher Bob Pickard, PC Misty Ramos, ATR, CTC Laura Serazin, ATR, CTC Megan Sprenger, PCC-S Kari Taylor, PC Nicole Zarobila, MSSA, LSW STAFF - COLUMBUS CLEVELAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Linda Neiheiser, Ph.D. Chairperson Jeff Spetrino Treasurer Judith Matsko Secretary Christi Tripodi Founder Farshid Afsarifard, Ph.D. Kim Contipelli Jay DeFinis Tony Esposito Cynthia Haire Bobbie Lindenbaum Ed Butler Bobby DiGeronimo Donnie DiGeronimo Carla Longano Jim Milano Michael Neff Casey Rasata Susan Rennell Frank Rini Patrick Rollins Frank Scarpa Christopher Soska Dan Tompkins Loree Vick James Vilcheck Dave Wheeler Matthew Wracher COLUMBUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chad Bucci Mike DeLauder Barbara Fohl Barb Good Fortkamp Charlie Green Alex Hastie John Howenstine K.P. Kelly Jessica Kline Thomas Krach Tom Kurtz Susan Manecke Kevin Schoedinger Michelle Slawinski Allison Tripodi Tiffany Wise FOUNDING BOARD Denise Dufala Dino Lucarelli 12/8 Ornament Making Workshop 12/18 Christmas Candle Lighting Service 1/16 Winter Groups Start 3/8 A Night at the Races Jessica Morris Development Director Marissa Aquilino, PCC Alison Niedermier, MSW, LSW Stacey Swanson CLEVELAND 5905 Brecksville Road Independence, Ohio COLUMBUS 1550 Old Henderson Rd, Suite E-262 Columbus, Ohio CORNERSTONEOFHOPE.ORG