| BEGINNING OUR 25TH YEAR! |
| As of April, 2010, Cornerstone
of Topeka will be 24 years old! Cornerstone was founded in 1986 by a group
of Topeka citizens concerned with the growing problem of homelessness
among working families with children. Known until 1990 as Topeka
Family Shelter, the organization began with the short-term Transitional
Housing and Education Program, providing housing and resources
to assist homeless families in getting back on their feet. In 1990,
the organization's name was changed to Cornerstone of Topeka, to reflect
a broadening mission of providing a range of affordable housing solutions
and resources to low income Topekans.
Cornerstone is unique among housing providers in offering
a continuum of services and housing options, from transitional housing
for homeless families to affordable long-term rental housing.
Much of our recent effort has focused on new construction of affordable, energy efficient, and handicapped accessible rental housing with new one, two and three bedroom duplexes in Central and East Topeka. Our latest project, on SE 13th St. has us partnering with private developers and the Housing Tax Credit program to create our best project yet.
Please explore this site to determine how you can get involved.
We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments at 785-232-1650
or by e-mail.
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