Give Hope
Help partner with us in our vision to create a world where no grieving person journeys alone.
People would ask “How are you?” and the answer was broken and alone. Everyone wanted to fix me. At Cornerstone, I felt peace and no judgment. In time, I cried less and began to feel hope. I am forever grateful.”
FORMER CLIENT
YOUR GIFT GIVES HOPE
With more than 350 people walking through Cornerstone of Hope’s doors each week, donations are a crucial part of us being able to continue the many counseling, support, and memorial programs that we offer.
83¢
from every dollar is used for our programs and services
87%
of our operating budget is funded through philanthropy
190
youths ages 6-17 attended 3 bereavement camps in 2023
460
counseling sessions per month for individuals, couples, and families
70%
of active cases involve the traumatic loss of a loved one
Ways to Give
Annual Fund
Help transform pain into purpose for someone in your community. Your gift to the annual fund provides an immediate impact in the lives of local grieving clients and ensures that care is accessible for all. Donations are 100% tax deductible. We appreciate your support!
Capital Campaign
Cornerstone of Hope has embarked on the Building Hope Capital Campaign to expand our campus by 12,000 square feet. The new space will enable us to offer the specialized programs and services needed for grieving clients. Your gift to the Building Hope Capital Campaign will make an enduring impact on the community.
Camp Campaign
Our bereavement camps provide a safe and supportive environment for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one to come together, share their stories, and learn healthy coping strategies. Your donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on these children's lives.
Monthly Giving
By becoming a monthly donor, you join a special group of individuals who are united by a common mission to provide support, education, and hope to the grieving. Your contributions provide a consistent source of funding, enabling us to provide compassionate care to individuals who are grieving.
Other Ways to Give
A gift to Cornerstone of Hope can help those central to our mission: grievers. Whatever your interest and giving level, there is a way you can make an incredible impact at Cornerstone of Hope.
Legacy Giving
Our Planned Giving professionals would be glad to discuss a variety of strategic giving and estate planning options to meet your goals and needs through wills, bequests, or trusts.
Double Your Donation
More than 26 million individuals work for companies with matching gift programs, and an estimated $4 Billion to $7 Billion in matching gift funds goes unclaimed each year.
Honor Your Loved One
Support Cornerstone of Hope’s mission by memorializing a loved one, celebrating an anniversary or honoring a life lived.
Share Your Experience
Inspire other Grievers
By sharing your message of hope, you could serve as an inspiration to grievers.
Stories of Hope
Be inspired by the experiences from incredibly courageous grievers who have turned pain into purpose.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteers are an integral part of the Cornerstone of Hope team, and we would not be able to serve grieving individuals and families without our volunteers! We look for individuals who have a heart for the grieving, who are kind and compassionate, and who understand and exhibit respect for confidentiality, courtesy, and professionalism.
Purchase a Memorial Gift
Visit the Mel Kurtz Gift Shop, where you will find gifts to support and encourage family, friends, or co-workers who are grieving the loss of their loved one. The Gift Shop features “in memory of” gifts, helpful books on grief, spiritual items, and cards. We provide the latest grief resources for adults and children that are handpicked by our licensed clinicians.
Stay Connected
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5905 Brecksville Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
(216) 524–4673
253 N. State Street, Suite 200
Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 824–4285
2963 Blue Jacket Court
Lima, Ohio 45806
(419) 581–9138
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