Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Join us for an engaging Cornerstone update from our Executive Director Artika Roller, and introductions to local civic leaders who are making an impact. Register early to secure your spot! Cornerstone’s Pancakes with a Purpose is an ongoing networking opportunity that will bring members of the Cornerstone community together for great food and discussion. Click the link below to RSVP! https://lnkd.in/gv5feB_g This is a non-fundraising free event, but registration is required. Please note that space is very limited for this event.

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE - June 5 is our national #DayOfAction to demand federal funding for sexual assault and domestic violence services. Mark Your Calendar. Tell Your Community. Raise Your Voice. Lives are on the line. Programs are closing. Congress must act. Join us and raise our collective voice: survivors and communities are counting on it. #FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate 📢 A full Day of Action toolkit is coming soon with everything you need to take action with call scripts, social media content, and more!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Cornerstone at the St. Paul Saints Game last week! We greatly appreciate supporters in our community.⚾ - TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's national giving program, Movers for Moms, collects donations to deliver to women’s and family shelters each spring. They partner with local businesses, schools, and other organizations to collect essential care items, such as soap, shampoo, diapers, wipes, and more.

"Crime victim services are vital to Minnesota’s public safety infrastructure. These services not only contribute to the safety and security of our communities, but they also contribute to the restoration of economic health and emotional wellness for victims and their families who have been affected by violence and crime... We urge continued leadership to ensure we don’t leave victims, and therefore hope for a better future, behind." Read more about how crime victim services and current funding is in jeopardy: https://lnkd.in/gj9ZuTna Written by Cornerstone's Executive Director, Artika Roller, and Hennepin County Sheriff, Dawanna Witt. #CrimeVictimServices #PublicSafety #Funding

Opinion: Crime victim services need a long-term funding solution I appreciate the support from our legislators for crime victim services. While their commitment to ensuring victims and survivors receive the help, safety, and stability they need is commendable, we need everyone, including cities, counties, and the state—to strengthen their investment. A special thank you to Sheriff Dawanna Witt for her partnership on the op-ed published in the Star Tribune. Her leadership and dedication to advocating for long-term solutions are inspiring. Read the full op-ed here: Crime Victim Services Need a Long-Term Funding Solution #CrimeVictimSupport #CommunitySafety #Leadership #Partnership

TONIGHT is the Movers for Moms Baseball game hosted by Two Men and a Truck Twin Cities and the St Paul Saints! ⚾ This time we are turning the stands PURPLE! Wear your purple to raise awareness for domestic violence. 💜 Movers for Moms is a nationwide campaign supporting women and children suffering domestic violence.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month💚 “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.” - Cornerstone Clinical Services Participant Everyone's mental health journey is different, and everyone's experience is valid. This month: tell your story, challenge the stigma, and lean on your community for support. #MayisMentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth

Today we recognize National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR). On this day we remember and mourn all missing and murdered Indigenous relatives nationwide.❤️ #MMIWR #MMIWRAwareness2025

Did you happen to miss the Pet Safety and Survivor Support panel hosted by Women's Advocates, Inc.? 🐾 No need to worry! Click the link down below watch the full webinar. Catch important information from Cornerstone's very own Sr. Director of Day One and General Crime Victim Services, Colleen Schmitt! https://lnkd.in/gqzRPpcV

Today is Denim Day👖 Join us, and millions of others, and wear denim today in support of victims and survivors of sexual violence. Click the link below to learn more about the history of Denim Day. https://denimday.org/ #DenimDay #SAAM2025