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March 1, 2023

Lessons Learned from Pope Benedict XVI

Our beloved Pope Emeritus died in December 2022, so it seems fitting to honor him in this month’s message. In his work titled, "Spe Salvi" or "Saved in Hope," Pope Benedict declares, “The one who has hope lives differently; the one who hopes has been granted the gift of a new life.”

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February 23, 2023

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Featured on WEWS News 5 Cleveland

News Anchor Danita Harris Interviews Client Survivors and Julia Ellifritt, Education Director

Cleveland, Ohio (February 22, 2023) - Cornerstone of Hope's Survivors of Suicide Loss Extended Group Support Network was featured on WEWS News 5 Cleveland on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

The feature includes interviews with suicide loss survivors, Mike and Ann Atkinson, and Julia Ellifritt, Cornerstone of Hope's Education Director. The story focuses on the hope the couple experienced through participation in the monthly Survivors of Suicide Loss Extended Group Support Network after the death of their 22-year-old son, Christopher.

Ellifritt shares about how the support group assists in the understanding of suicide and the common emotions that survivors experience with this type of loss.

The full feature can be found at www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/support-center-offers-program-for-survivors-of-suicide-parents-and-friends-left-grieving-the-loss.

The Survivors of Suicide Loss Extended Group Support Network meets monthly on the second Monday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. Anyone looking to learn more about suicide loss or grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide is welcome to attend this free group, but registration is required.

Learn more about the Survivors of Suicide Loss Extended Group Support Network


November 1, 2022

No Heart Can Conceive

Arguably one of the most beautiful, poetic descriptions of what we can hope for, both for ourselves and our loved ones who have died, is the verse from 1 Corinthians: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man what things God has prepared for those that love Him.”

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September 2, 2022

Mid-Ohio Traumatic Loss Response Team Featured in Bucyrus-Telegraph Forum

Article Introduces Team to Crawford County Residents and Shares Mission to Help Survivors of Suicide and Overdose Loss, Need for Volunteers

Bucyrus, Ohio (September 1, 2022) - Cornerstone of Hope's Mid-Ohio Traumatic Loss Response Team was featured in the Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, a local newspaper serving the Crawford County, Ohio area. Crawford county is one of four counties served by the Team.

The feature article, "'Nobody grieves alone': Team will help after loss of a loved one to suicide or overdose" by Gere Goble, highlights the launching of the Mid-Ohio Traumatic Loss Team and how it will serve those in the community who have lost a loved one to suicide or overdose loss.

Learn more about the Mid-Ohio Traumatic Loss Team


June 23, 2022

NBC4 Features Camp Memory on June 17, 2022

Article Highlights Importance of Grief Camps for Children

COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 17, 2022) -Cornerstone of Hope's Camp Memory was featured on Columbus NBC affiliate WCMH-TV online at NBC4i.com. The feature includes interviews with Camp Director, JoAnn Borer and camp attendee, Keystin Barnhart, and Emerson Woodworth.

The feature article, "At Columbus camp, kids learn to cope with grief, death" by Cyn Rosi, highlights the importance of Grief Camps for Children, teaching coping skills and allowing them to heal along others with similar experiences.

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May 12, 2022

CEO Mark Tripodi Interviewed on Heartfelt Radio Morning Show

Discussed Cornerstone of Hope's Mission on Mornings with Mark & Gabe, WKJA 91.9 FM

BARBERTON, Ohio (May 12, 2022) - Cornerstone of Hope's CEO and founder, Mark Tripodi was a guest on Heartfelt Radio's "Mornings with Mark and Gabe" morning show on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Mark was invited to share about how the organization began, Cornerstone's mission and recent Brand refresh to the WKJA audience, which spans from south of Canton, Ohio to the Cleveland, Ohio area.

Heartfelt Radio station is owned and operated by Christian Healthcare Ministries. Heartfelt Radio is dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and presenting uplifting music and quality Christian programming for the entire family in northeast Ohio. Visit heartfeltradio.org/ to learn more.


January 5, 2021

The Pursuit of Comfort

Comfort does not mean troubles are eliminated, it means you will receive all the help, strength, encouragement, and hope you need to face the troubles and pain of today.

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October 26, 2020

Living Without Our Sweet Baby Boy

Cornerstone of Hope was the only bright spot in my life during my darkest days.

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April 27, 2020

Love. The Most Essential thing.

When you love, you are acting according to your deepest being, your deepest truth, your true self.

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March 23, 2020

The Pandemic of Loss

During this time, we have good reason to be disappointed and frustrated, but we have even better reason to hope, for we serve the God of all comfort and provision.

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