Cornerstone Community Outreach

Category: Homeless shelter in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 4628 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Phone: +17732718163

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Lisa Bateman

Sep 23, 2022

Staff good.

Roberto Heredia

Jul 15, 2022

Great place to complete your civic duty and help your fellow person.

miss Rivera

Jun 29, 2022

Filthy environment staff is very rude, blood on mattresses, children there are all sick with bad coughs, bathrooms are disgusting, no privacy, the head director has a VERY NASTY attitude cusses people out, I wouldn’t suggest this place to anybody. Go at your own risk! I tried to warn y’all

Steven Herr

Jun 6, 2022

Former client who found housing 4 years ago. During my time there, the only people who had problems were the ones who thought the shelter was going to do all the work in finding housing

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Questions & Answers

do they feed dinner everyday? what time can the public line up?

Davee Grey Owl | Sep 26, 2018
Joseph Zegar (JZguy1) | Sep 26, 2018

I was hungry once and went in person and asked if I could volunteer in the kitchen for a meal and they allowed me to after everyone else was served and it was a great experience. Wonderful staff and volunteers!

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I hear when you stay in the program they will get you a apartment and two years free rent?

Eddie Stinson | Sep 26, 2018
LASHONDA JONES (shonda) | Sep 26, 2019

Yes i got my first apartment through here and it's a year free rent

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Do they accept women over 60? is there a waiting list

Lucie Wesson | Sep 25, 2020
Tonya Harbor | Sep 25, 2020

There usually is no waiting list if you go through the emergency room at hospital and tell them you're homeless and looking for shelter. Yes women, men and children of all ages.

How long will it take for them to give me either transitional housing or a apartment if I have three kids

Toya Love | Sep 26, 2019
Sharquita Brown | Sep 26, 2019

The quicker u establish a Income the quicker u get a place it's based off what can u provide to maintain your household

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Can you keep your belongings there?

CiCi Ali | Sep 26, 2019
Devin Johnson | Jul 27, 2022

What will they accept for you 2 have

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When is check-in time for women?

Roslyn Porter | Sep 26, 2018
Necole Mack | Sep 26, 2018

8 or 9. My husband worked there

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Am from out of town. At what time do I have to get there to stay over night

Kidd H | Sep 26, 2018
Joseph Zegar (JZguy1) | Sep 26, 2018

Before 4pm but you need a referral from DHS

Is there any way that I could do community service ?

ale | Sep 26, 2019
Schae Lewis, Certified Professional Organizer | Sep 26, 2019

Yes, you can. Just call them to set it up. There are many opportunities!

At my highschool they are asking for service learning hours. I wanted to ask if you accept teen volunteers?

Kimberly Campos | Sep 26, 2019
Brian Lambert | Sep 26, 2019

Just call the volunteer services coordinator. Must be an adult to schedule

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what do I say when I walk in ? I'm just scared

richie cruz | Sep 26, 2018
Joanie Landrum | Sep 26, 2018

There is nothing to be scared of there is a good staff there.

Will this program help me get a place and get on my feet?

Terry Griffin | Oct 30, 2021
Lynette Thomas | Oct 30, 2021

Yes

How can I get help through this place far as a place of staying . I am 9months pregnant and have a 2 year old son . Is there a way I can get set up with transitional housing?

Dominique Riddle | Sep 26, 2019
Calvin Curtiss | Sep 26, 2019

Go to Cornerstone at 9:30 in the morning and ask to speak with someone about getting in

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Do they currently accept/need teenage volunteers?

Madeline Cathryn | Sep 26, 2019
Helena Bolhak | Sep 25, 2021

Are you accepting homeless people now during Covid19?

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Could I donate some children clothes, toys, stuffed animals, and books?

Adela Jianu | Sep 26, 2018
Jocelyn Zastrow | Sep 26, 2018

Yes! They take anything they have room for.

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Is it clean there? My partner and I and our 2 month old daughter need shelter I just got work will they keep us together

Ry Serna | Sep 26, 2018
Lillie Edwards | Sep 25, 2020

They have a program for intact families. Yes it's clean. Yes you all share a room.

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Do you serve three meals a day

Eric Smith (Da Yung TAGA) | Sep 26, 2018
Lillie Edwards | Sep 26, 2018

Yes they do.

Are couples welcomed

Micheal Byas | Sep 26, 2018
Harmony Canfield | Sep 26, 2018

Couples with children can be house together. Couples without children can be housed on an individual basis.

do you accept donations

Sandra White | Feb 27, 2022
Cionne Carter | Feb 27, 2022

Yes they do but because of Covid I believe everything has to be new.

Due to the pandemic are you allowing outside organizations to adopt families for Christmas?

Aisha Little | Sep 25, 2021
Lynette Thomas | Sep 25, 2021

Yes contact Andrew winters

Is there currently any space available in the shelter?

Sarah Fox | Sep 25, 2021
Michelle Moss | Sep 25, 2021

You would hv to.call 311 or the shelter itself....to see if they hv a bed

What days and times is the corner stone community outreach center giveing out food donations from their food pantry or do they still do that now and if they do , what all information do they ask for ?

Deborah Esslinger | Sep 25, 2021
Latoya Bell | Sep 25, 2021

They have stopped giving food through the pantry due to COVID19

Hi, is the Freestore open for September 2020?

Adrienne Meachum | Sep 25, 2020
Lesa Pryor | Sep 25, 2020

I have no clue i no longer work there

I just moved to Chicago and am homeless by myself and know barely anything as far as services that can help me. I'm sitting here googling homeless shelters near me. Is going to the hospital and telling them I'm homeless and need shelter

Tara Baker | Sep 25, 2020
Rodney Thomas | Sep 25, 2020

Yes that is correct

What time do the food pantry open today?

Ivan Johnson | Sep 25, 2020
Sarah Wright | Sep 25, 2020

The Wednesday pantry starts at 9:00 am and the Saturday pantry starts around 1pm.

How is the waiting list to get into cornerstone and do they help you obtain housing?

Lucie Elizabeth Ann Wesson | Sep 25, 2020
Crystal cryssy S.Brown | Sep 25, 2020

There is no waiting list for cornerstone you have to go through 311 in order to be placed and they might put u anywhere in Chicago if you get placed at cornerstone you are assigned a caseworker and the caseworker helps u with housing/ your other needs

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Do you take donations of large quantities of mugs?

Diane Chicago | Sep 25, 2020
Cornerstone Community Outreach | Sep 25, 2020

Good afternoon, we gladly speak about the donation you are interested in making. Please feel free to call us at 773-271-8163. Explain to the receptionist your reason for contacting and they can direct you to the correct person. Have a great day

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How fast can I get in with two little ones ?

Emily Melvin | Sep 25, 2020
Christopher Jenkins | Sep 25, 2020

Talk to Staff?

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I have been staying here for about 4 days and not only does it smell like Marijuana in here but my things have been coming up missing and then I was told I was lying about my belongings coming up missing when I have receiptsrecent

Fire Holyghost | Sep 25, 2020
Justice La Chicana Ricana | Sep 25, 2020

Be patient pray and if u have a camera take pictures... just be patient xoxoxo .... be kinder then kind...

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How do I get in here

danette price | Sep 25, 2020
Rad Tibido | Sep 25, 2020

Either call them and ask or show up and ask.

Do they accept men? I am with my son and girlfriend

Daniel Lopez | Sep 26, 2019
CHRIS WENDORF | Sep 26, 2019

Yes

Do they serve food

Sunshine Soto | Sep 26, 2019
Chekeria Gibson | Sep 26, 2019

Yes. They have their own cafeteria & they serve breakfast, lunch & dinner

How long was until they placed you in apartment

Marquita Jones | Sep 26, 2019
francesall allen | Sep 25, 2020

so how long can u stay

Can I visit a friend

Chicago live party | Sep 26, 2019
Gregory Culberson | Sep 26, 2019

Visitation is allowed.

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How can I get in here with my adukt daughter?

Latifah Ajibade | Sep 26, 2019
Paula Trent | Sep 26, 2019

Your have to go through DHS.

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When can l pick up. Food

Stacey Brown | Sep 26, 2019
Jeremia Hil | Sep 26, 2019

I think wensdays 12-1 Saturday 2-3

Is there a waiting list or can I just come in the place to have somewhere to get some sleep?

bryce steinkruger | Sep 26, 2019
Tony Sanders | Sep 26, 2019

No comment

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Are walk ins welcomed?

The Ravioli (Zer0075) | Sep 26, 2019
Michael Harvey | Sep 26, 2019

No you can call 311 and when the van comes to get you ask them to take your there if theres open bed space youll be placed there

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Do you accept donations? Cribs, clothes, toys?

Victoria Scott | Sep 26, 2019
William Edwards | Sep 26, 2019

Yes

Would our church group be allowed to come in and sing Christmas carols for approx 30 min?

Wenger tribe | Sep 26, 2019
Christina Achille | Sep 26, 2019

Give them a call and ask. I'm not sure, and I no longer live in the neighborhood.

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What time can i get clothes?

Loretta Foxter | Sep 26, 2019
Lillie Edwards | Sep 26, 2019

10 am on Wednesday

do i need id

Malachi Hightower | Sep 26, 2018
Stanley Lowe | Sep 26, 2018

Yes

What time do they serve breakfast?

samuel Guevara | Sep 26, 2018
Mounia SaidAhmed | Sep 26, 2018

7:307:30 am

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Do you take clothing donations?

S S | Sep 26, 2018
Darryl Clark | Sep 26, 2018

Yes we do.

What time is lunch?

Jesus Ruiz | Sep 26, 2018
Diane Williams | Sep 26, 2018

Should be now dinner is around 4

Is this place in Washington Heights

Jayla Broy | Sep 26, 2018
Darryl Clark | Sep 26, 2018

No, uptown

Do you allow pets?

Jonnie Guernsey | Sep 26, 2018
LASHONDA JONES (shonda) | Sep 26, 2019

Nope

Talon my name is Rachel I am from American Samoa, I would like to ask some simple question for my school paper, that if that's ok? All I want to know about the Cornerstone Community Outreach to help the Homeless in Chicago.

Rachel Simanu | Sep 26, 2018
Lillie Edwards | Sep 26, 2018

Ok. Ask away.

Ok so what if there were 3 minors and no adult could they still stay here?

Rachel Z | Sep 26, 2018
Lillie Edwards | Sep 26, 2018

No. All minors must be accompanied by a parent.

Its my hudband, children and I...... Would we be housed with everyone in the opening or would we be housed in rooms? Also i know u have to have a referral

Latanay Fields | Sep 26, 2018
Patricia Walker | Sep 26, 2018

I'm really not sure,u have to look u the number an call,but I do no they keep familys together)

what time is check in for men...?

Ronniesha Cook | Sep 26, 2018
Patricia Walker | Sep 26, 2018

Don't no bout check in at Corner Stone

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