HOPE`S - Cornerstone Of Hope

HOPE’S
MESSENGER
SPRING 2014
OPENING LISA’S
BUTTERFLY TREEHOUSE
HONORING 2014
CHAMPION OF HOPE
MR. FRANK SCARPA
UPCOMING
SPRING PROGRAMS
CLEVELAND
5905 Brecksville Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
216.524.4673
COLUMBUS
1550 Old Henderson Road, Suite E-262
Columbus, Ohio 43220
614.824.4285
CORNERSTONEOFHOPE.ORG
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Lisa’s Butterfly Treehouse
There is now a treehouse at Cornerstone, but this is not just any fort built in the woods
from old lumber. World renowned treehouse builder Pete Nelson and his team from
Nelson Treehouse and Supply were the architects behind this newly created therapeutic
space in the trees. Pete and his crew are the stars of Animal Planet’s hit television series
Treehouse Masters. Cornerstone of Hope was selected by Animal Planet to be the first
non-profit featured on an episode of the show. The eighteen day construction timeline
ended with a community unveiling on November 17, 2013. Although the experience was
filled with total excitement from start to finish, the actual episode did not capture the true
meaning behind the treehouse which is known as Lisa’s Butterfly Treehouse!
Did we just celebrate our 11th Annual Gala? It seems as if it were only yesterday that we wrapped up our ten year anniversary Gala.
No words can describe how humbled we are each year by the amazing generosity of our guests and the hundreds of volunteers, store
owners, business leaders and supporters who made this entire evening possible. We appreciate all that you did to make our Annual
Gala a spectacular event.
One resounding word that we kept hearing from our guests was COURAGE! The three amazing stories that were shared during the
video presentation were absolutely courageous. Dina and Bob Parmertor opened their hearts to the community after losing their
son, Danny, in the Chardon school tragedy, and two Cleveland Central Catholic students, Nikkayla and Camarie, both expressed their
transformative school support group experience. Each story had common themes of suffering, comfort, compassion and ultimately
hope. Their witness was not only important for the community to hear, but also validated Cornerstone’s core value of excellence
because we only use master’s level professionals to lead every one of our support groups. In 2013, we facilitated 78 support groups
that served 812 unique individuals.
When Lisa Kurtz Luciano: a business leader, philanthropist, dedicated wife, mother of
eight and mentor, lost her battle to cancer, she left a surprise gift to Cornerstone from her
family’s foundation. Lisa knowing that her diagnosis was fatal wanted to do something
that would ultimately help her own children and other youth who experience the death
of a parent. Lisa was all about the kids and her enormous, compassionate and generous
heart was always focused on others and never herself. No words can describe how much
she is missed…no words. In addition to this gift, the late Mr. Sam Lucarelli donated
$100,000 at last year’s Gala to do something special in honor and in memory Lisa Kurtz
Luciano. A swing set was the first thought, but that wasn’t special enough to capture the
spirit of these two amazing souls. The idea of a treehouse was captivating! What child
wouldn’t find joy and excitement in a magical treehouse?
If you are interested in viewing a rerun of the episode titled “Wild Butterfly Escape”, visit
animalplanet.com for future times. If you want to experience Lisa’s Butterfly Treehouse in
person, we are hosting a community
open house on Sunday, May 18,
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2014 from 1:00 – 4:00pm followed
Page 3 Gala
by a family rosary at 4:30 pm to offer
our prayer intentions for all those
Page 4 Education and Training
who have been affected by cancer.
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Camp
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Cleveland Updates
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Groups and Programs
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Columbus Updates
The cameras have come and gone;
however, Lisa’s Butterfly Treehouse
will stand forever in loving memory
of this amazing woman! Lisa and
Sam, we promise to always keep
your spirit of generosity alive by
serving others.
Another core value of Cornerstone of Hope is compassion. Our 2014 Champion of Hope
recipient, Frank Scarpa, certainly understands what compassion is all about. Mr. Scarpa is
the managing partner of New York Life’s northern Ohio general office. Frank leads a team of
over 160 agents. By company standard, when they deliver a death benefit to a family, their
obligation is complete; however, New York Life goes above and beyond the minimalistic
criteria of complete. Under Frank’s leadership, his team becomes involved on a routine basis to
refer grieving families to our center, to volunteer at for annual Camp Erin program, and to host
a signature fundraising event–A Taste of Hope–which benefits our programs directly. Since
2010, New York Life Foundation, key staff and local agents have contributed over $250,000 to
help serve grieving children and their families in the greater Columbus and Cleveland communities.
Photos generously provided by Sweet Life Photography’s
Dwayne Kessie, Jera Good and Marianna Bajusz.
For all occasion portrait & event photos: 216.215.6975.
Gala Sponsors:
Proudly Supporting
Cornerstone of Hope’s
9th
annual
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11th Annual
We welcomed a new mistress of ceremonies to the stage, Brooke Taylor, of 95.5 the Fish Morning show. Brooke talked about her own
experience of losing her Dad and how she continually relies on God’s grace to provide healing through this life experience. Guest of
honor Bernie Kosar mingled with the crowd, signed autographs, took pictures and even agreed to go out to dinner with live auction
winning bidders. Familiar friends are always in attendance at The Gala: OSU legend and ESPN analyst Robert Smith hosted the
evening along with Brooke, Cleveland’s favorite sons Troy Smith and Teddy Ginn Jr. attended along with another Buckeye and Browns
legend Tom Cousineau. Local news anchors, Denise Dufala, Dawn Kendrick, Denise and Tony Zarella accompanied radio personalities
Jimmy Malone and Chip Kullik to fill the room with local celebrities.
Speaking of “filling the room”…we cannot express how grateful we are for the pure kindness of the local companies and friends
who purchased tables to support our grief support work. Seven hundred guests attended the night that featured fantastic prizes and
auction items: a get-a-way cruise, an Italian vacation, dining experiences, unique gift items, specialty raffles and local art. By the
end of the night, Cornerstone raised $370,000 toward our $1.2 million annual operating budget. Wow! Cornerstone of Hope is truly
blessed. We hope you can join us next year at the Rockside Embassy Suites on Saturday, February 21 for our 12th Annual Benefit Gala!
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Education
& Training
Camp
Upcoming
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Camp is just around the corner!
For more information about the upcoming CEU topics, please visit our website at cornerstoneofhope.org
*CEU’s for Funeral Directors are pending. Please call to check for updates.
Evening CEU Series
In depth focus on current professional topics. Includes dinner, handouts, 2 CEU’s for
Nurses, Social Workers, and Counselors and a presentation from a professional.
Professional Journal Group
Stay current with professional journals filled with research at this group
facilitated by a professional librarian. Includes 1 CEU for Nurses, Social Workers,
and Counselors and a light breakfast.
Grief Group
Network of bereavement professionals where a new concept is presented
that focuses on current topics. This group includes 1 CEU for Nurses, Social
Workers, and Counselors and a light breakfast.
Clinical Interventions
This series presents cognitive-based therapeutic interventions to enhance your
skill-set and add tools to current methods. Group includes 1 CEU for Nurses, Social
Workers, and Counselors and a light breakfast. RSVP Required.
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APRIL 8, 2014 From Stress to Success
MAY 13, 2014 Anxiety
COST $30 TIME 5:00pm dinner, 5:30-7:30pm presentation
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MARCH 6, 2014 Culture
APRIL 3, 2014 Men’s Grief
MAY 1, 2014 Grief in Children
COST $10 TIME 8:30-10:00am
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MARCH 20, 2014 Making Presentations Stand Out
APRIL 17, 2014 Intern Program
MAY 15, 2014 Young Adults and Grief
COST $10 TIME 8:30-10:00am
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MARCH 27, 2014 Quilt Journal
APRIL 24, 2014 Therapeutic Intervention
MAY 22, 2014 Pet Therapy
COST $10 TIME 8:30-10:00am
Camp Cornerstone
June 16-20 from 8:00am - 4:00pm
For ages 6-12
Cornerstone of Hope, Independence
A day camp for children who have
experienced the loss of a loved one. It is
designed to help children share their grief
experiences in fun and creative ways.
Children are divided into groups by age
for most activities. Due to the popularity
of this camp, Cornerstone encourages
you to submit applications early. This
year’s theme is “Oh, The Places You’ll
Go!” by Dr. Seuss.
Camp Heroes
July 14-18 from 8:00am - 4:00pm
For ages 8-17
Family Ministry Center,
Fulton Road in Cleveland
Camp Heroes is an inner city day camp for
children who have experienced the loss
of a parent, caregiver or family member.
Camp will include breakfast, lunch, and
snacks throughout the day. Children
and teens will participate in traditional
camp activities along with special grief
activities. This year’s theme will be “Grief
Around the World.”
CARING FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS
Before starting your day, join us for a creative intervention. Includes continental breakfast, no CEU. This event is $10, and starts at 8:30am.
March 13, 2014 Meditation April 10, 2014 Expressive Art May 8, 2014 Expressive Art
Central Ohio Conference on Grief
Join us for the 2014 Central Ohio Conference on Grief held at Grace Church in Powell, OH on May 2, 2014! This year’s focus for the
conference is Traumatic Loss. This conference creates awareness for the grieving community by educating professionals who work
with the bereaved. The conference will also teach professionals how to incorporate creative and unique interventions in their practice,
understand how suicide and other traumatic losses impact the clients they serve, and demonstrate how to incorporate spirituality into
working with clients. The keynote speaker for the 2014 conference is Dr. Thomas Joiner, a leading expert on suicide and is the Robert O.
Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Florida State University. Joiner has spent his entire professional career researching and
studying suicide. He is also the published author of Myths of Suicide and Why People Die By Suicide. To find out more information about
the conference and how to register please visit our website cornestoneofhope.org or contact Conference Coordinator Shannon Grubich
at [email protected] or 216.524.4673. There will also be a free and open to the public speaking event on Thursday,
May 1, 2014 at 7:00pm by Dr. Joiner at Grace Church. We encourage anyone that has been touched by suicide to attend.
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Camp Erin
August 8-10, Overnight Camp
For ages 8-17
Camp Marengo, Marengo, Ohio
Camp Erin is a three-day camp for children
and teens who have experienced the
death of a loved one and facilitated by
professional staff and trained volunteers.
Camp Erin combines a traditional, highenergy, fun camp with grief support and
education. Camp Erin was created by and
is funded in part by The Moyer Foundation,
New York Life and is a program of
Cornerstone of Hope. Marengo is north
of Columbus, so we encourage Columbus
families to sign their child up for this camp!
Sign Up for Camp
Volunteer for Camp
Applications
are
now
available
at
cornerstoneofhope.org on the “Camp” page.
Please note that your camper may only attend
one week long day camp. Applications must
be approved prior to your child attending
camp.
Cornerstone of Hope is looking for dedicated volunteers to help at our
camps! If you love working with children this is a great opportunity to
give your time. There are many different volunteer opportunities from
being a group leader to helping out in the kitchen for breakfast and lunch!
All volunteers are required to fill out an application, attend mandatory
camp volunteer training, and complete a background check.
Camp Cornerstone/ Camp Heroes:
May 16 | 6:00-8:00 PM
May 17 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Camp Erin®:
July 11 | 6:00-8:00 PM
July 12 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
For more information about any of these camps, please contact Shannon Grubich, Camp Coordinator at 216.524.4673 or
[email protected]. Applications available at: cornerstoneofhope.org
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Cleveland
Updates
Cleveland
Updates
Treehouse Open house
News and Upcoming Events
Home Savings Foundation Supports Camp Heroes
Mark your calendar for May 18, 2014 as Cornerstone welcomes the community to see Lisa’s
Butterfly Treehouse. This was truly a community effort, and it would not have been possible
to complete this project without everyone’s help. We would like to thank: Nelson Treehouse
& Supply, Animal Planet, Stiletto Television, Tory Jones, Dave Graneto, Independence
Excavating, Judy Kean, Kichler Lighting, Kurtz Bros., Bill Lanhan, Levin Furniture, Lumber
Liquidators, Dominic Mihalik, Mike Manelski, Mark Moreal, Tom Narduzzi, Ken Oravec,
Petitti Garden Centers, Precision Welding, Pucuda Leading Edge, Jim Riley, John Saraney,
South Hills Hardware, Starbucks Coffee, Mike Tomasone, Southwest Companies, Chris
Wygonski, Dan Zust, and the many volunteers who gave their time and talents.
On behalf of the Home Savings Charitable Foundation, Dave Bevack, Home
Savings CEO, and Pamela Berry, Director of the Foundation, presented a
$15,000 check to Cornerstone of Hope in support of Camp Heroes which
focuses on inner city youth who are grieving from a traumatic loss. Home
Savings has an impressive 125 year history of giving back to the community!
If you would like to support Cornerstone of Hope’s camps as well, please
look for your Camp Campaign coming in April. Your donation will help a
child meet others that have had a loss, learn healthy coping skills and build
lasting friendships!
Welcome to our Family Services Coordinator
We welcome Nicole Zarobila, MSSA, LSW as our Family Services Coordinator. Nicole is
the first point of contact for many families who call for our services. She is experienced
in grief and completed her internship at Cornerstone of Hope in 2010. Nicole completed
her undergraduate degree at Cleveland State and her graduate degree at Case Western
Reserve. You may also know Nicole’s dog, Auggie, who visits Cornerstone on a regular
basis and greets clients as they walk through our door. Auggie is a canine good citizen and
she enjoys comforting clients who are having a hard day.
Group Facilitator Training for Professionals
MARCH 22, 2014 from 9:00am-4:00pm
$175 includes materials, meals, and 6 CEU hours for SW, RN, and Counselors. To learn more, visit cornerstoneofhope.org.
Additional training: MARCH 29, 2014 from 9:00am-4:00pm
$125 includes materials, meals, and 6 CEU hours for SW, RN, and Counselors. Additional training to run specialized groups.
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Annual Butterfly Release
Mother’s Day Tea
Cornerstone of Hope’s 7th Annual Butterfly Release
will be on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00am. For more
information on how you can purchase a butterfly
for the event, please visit our website or call
216.524.4673 to RSVP.
An event on Sunday, May 18 at 11:00am for mothers
who have lost a child to miscarriage or neonatal loss.
For more information about the event, please contact
Ilia at Cornerstone of Hope.
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Rich DiGeronimo Golf Outing
Cornerstone will be holding our annual Rich DiGeronimo
Memorial Golf Outing on Friday, June 20, 2014 at Sawmill
Creek. This event sells out every year, so be sure to register
early for one of the most fun golf outings you will ever
attend! Sponsorships are now available, and we have
special opportunities for you to honor a loved one who
enjoyed spending time golfing. Call for details.
Volunteer Trainings
March 1, 2014 | Saturday, 9:00-11:30am
June 2, 2014 | Monday, 6:00-8:30pm
We ask everyone to attend an education session prior to
becoming a Cornerstone volunteer. Some opportunities
include clerical, maintenance/cleaning, and phone calls. If you
are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Gail at
216.524.4673. We would love to have you on our team!
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Cleveland
Programs
Cleveland
Programs
Support Groups
Continuing Hope Support
Cornerstone’s groups run quarterly, and are free of cost to attend. Registration is required and a mandatory intake meeting must
be completed by March 21. Breakfast is provided for morning groups, light snacks are provided for afternoon sessions, and dinner
for evening groups unless otherwise noted. Upon the completion of group, you will participate in a memorial activity.
After completing an 8 week support group, we invite you to continue your journey through our many ongoing support groups
and activities. Breakfast is provided for morning groups and dinner for evening groups unless otherwise noted.
Loss to Murder
Mondays, March 24-June 9
from 6:00-7:30pm
Group supports you in your grief
journey and includes discussions
related to this type of loss. Coffee
and bakery will be provided.
Loss to Suicide
Accidental Overdose
Mondays, March 24-June 9
from 6:00-7:30pm
Group supports you in your grief journey
and includes discussions related to this
type of loss. Coffee and bakery will be
provided.
Mondays, March 24-June 9
from 6:00-7:30pm
Group that supports you in your grief
journey and discusses addiction
and loss. Coffee and bakery will be
provided.
Young Adult
Tuesdays, April 1-May 27
from 6:00-8:00pm
A group for those ages 18-32
grieving the loss of a loved one.
Dinner is provided.
Adult Grief Support
Loss of Spouse, Adult Child or Loved One
Wednesdays, April 2-May 21 from 6:00-8:00pm
This group will break down into smaller groups dependent upon the number of
attendees who have had a loss of spouse, loss of an adult child or another type of
loss. Dinner is provided.
Family Grief Support (FLIGHT)
Adult
Grief Support
Neonatal or
Infant Loss Support
Thursdays, April 3-May 22 from 6:00-8:00pm
For families F.L.I.G.H.T. brings together support for
children, teens & adults. Groups are divided by age,
so topics are discussed in age appropriate methods.
Children and teen groups utilize many hands on art
projects to express their grief and loss.
Fridays, April 4-June 6
from 1:00-3:00pm
Open to any adult grieving
the loss of a loved one no
matter the relationship.
Saturdays, April 5-May 24
from 9:00-11:00am
Group for those who have had a
miscarriage or have lost a child under
the age of 2.
Families Living In Grief & Healing Together
Monthly Family Workshops
Family workshops are for families who have had a loss. Most programs are intended for children ages 5-18 and their
parents or caregivers. Children may not attend workshops on their own. Workshops are $10 per family, and you
can now register and pay online at cornerstoneofhope.org!
Annual Easter Pancake Breakfast | Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 9:00am
Bring your family for a morning of fun, food and Easter celebration! Enjoy a pancake breakfast along with
craft projects and an Easter egg hung. Register by March 31st.
April Showers bring May Flowers | Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 6:00pm
Come in & create a table top memo holder with a bouquet of paper flowers of your family member’s photos. Register by April 25th.
Scrapbook Starter Collage | Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 6:00pm
Always meant to work on your scrapbook? Bring in a few photos of your loved one and we will create a few 3D collages that you can add
to a scrapbook or frame. Register by May 26th.
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New! Teen Multi-Media
Cinematherapy
Tuesdays, April 1-May 27 from 6:00-8:00pm
Open to teens ages 13-18 who are still in high school. This group offers teens creative
ways to explore their grief, process, & finding healing after loss. Photography,
journaling and art therapy will be included. You must have completed F.L.I.G.H.T. in
order to participate. Dinner is provided.
Thursdays, April 3-May 22
from 6:00-8:00pm
Take a deeper look into movies and see
different perspectives on your grief.
Movies are selected apply to all losses
and are not specific to a certain type
of loss. Each week we watch a new
movie and have a discussion about
how it relates to where you are in your
grief journey. Dinner is provided.
Bible Study
Fridays, April 4-June 6 from 10:00-11:30am
Professionally led group that offers topical Bible study covering elements of the
grieving process. Studying the Bible can help in understanding God’s role and power
in our healing. For those who have just completed an 8 week group, we offer the
Healing Heart Bible Study. For anyone that has already gone through the Healing
Heart group and would like to continue, please join us for Hope’s Journey Bible Study.
Transcending Grief Series
Professionally led series to support the continuation of your grief journey. Participate
each month or just attend topics that interest you. Fourth Tuesday of the month from
6:00-7:30pm, you must register for the topic(s) you plan on attending. There is a $10
per person per topic fee, and coffee and bakery will be served.
March 25 | Empowering Your Mind on Positive Alternatives
Running/Walking Group
Saturdays, Starting April 5
This popular group is back! Join
other people who have been through
Cornerstone groups as you walk or run
and listen to music with a powerful
message, then discuss how it relates to
your grief while cooling down. Call for
additional details about the group!
April 22 | Fortifying Your Heart to Let Love Guide You
May 27 | Nurturing Your Body
TAPS: A group for those who
have lost a military loved one
Saturdays: March 1st, April 5th,
May 3rd, June 7th
from 10:00am to 11:30am
TAPS is the Tragedy Assistance Program
for Survivors and is a resource for anyone
who has suffered the loss of a military
loved one regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstance of
the death. This group is run by a TAPS trained facilitator along with a cofacilitator that is experienced in grief. Coffee and bakery is provided.
Socialites
March 18, 2014
Pot Luck & Bingo at Cornerstone
Please bring a dish to share.
April 22, 2014
Hard Rock Northfield Park Casino
10777 Northfield Rd.
Go gambling or harness racing or both.
To RSVP or for additional details,
please call Cornerstone at
216.524.4673.
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Columbus
Development
Columbus
Programs
Growing Generosity in Central Ohio
CareSource Grant
Donation from CSX
Upcoming Support Groups
Support from York
Cornerstone’s groups run quarterly and are free of cost to attend, but registration in advance is required. Dinner is provided and
these groups meet at Cornerstone’s Columbus office. At the completion of group, you will participate in a memorial activity.
Hope & Healing
Adult Grief Group
Tuesdays
June 3-July 22
6:00-8:00pm
A group for adults who are grieving
the death of a loved one. This
group is open to all regardless of
the loss relationship.
CareSource, a company that is
dedicated to making a difference
in the lives of underserved people
by improving their health care
generously provided a grant of $5,000
to Cornerstone of Hope on December
20, 2013. This grant will provide
funding for for children and families
to receive individual and group
counseling in Central Ohio. Tony
Jones, Community Sales & Marketing
for CareSource presented their check
to Jessica Morris, Development
Director for Cornerstone of Hope.
CSX donated a grant of $5,000 for
Cornerstone of Hope grief counseling
in Central Ohio. This will also impact
community outreach in local school
through our Ski Box Program. The
Ski Box Program provides a way
for students who are personally or
may know of a friend going through
a challenging time to place a note
in a locked box, which is regularly
checked by school faculty. This
enables the faculty to reach out and
provide support to prevent tragedy.
Rusty Orben, Director of Community
and Public Affairs for CSX and
Representative Marlene Anielski
presented this grant.
York Children’s Foundation’s grant of
$1,500 will directly benefit children’s
grief support programming in Central
Ohio. This grant will help our school
programs along with individual
counseling and expressive arts group.
Pat Flaherty, Funeral Services
Consultant for Matthews Funeral
Home Products and Barbara Good
Fortkamp, Vice President of Southwick
Good & Fortkamp Funeral Chapel
presented this donation to Jessica
Morris, Development Director.
Night at the Races
It’s time again for Cornerstone of Hope’s Annual Night at the Races on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Bryce Eck Center. Last year’s
event was a huge success filled with great food, hat contest, raffles, a designer purse auction and horse racing! We invite you to
participate this year in this wonderful event to support Cornerstone. Sponsorship opportunities are available and are a great way to
advertise your business and support an important cause! Please contact Jessica Morris at 614.824.4285 to learn more about how you
can get involved! We will also have our Name a Horse fundraiser this year, where for $50 you can name a horse anything you choose!
It can be fun, quirky, or a nice way to honor a loved one. If your horse wins its race, you will win a prize!
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In-School Support Groups
We offer in school grief support groups for students of all ages who have experienced
the death of a loved one. The group is designed to allow students to come together
and receive age appropriate grief support in the familiarity of their own school.
School support groups are a safe way to share feelings, find ways to cope with loss
and build friendships. Grief counselors trained to help grieving children and young
adults utilize expressive arts, games, stories and discussions to facilitate group. To
register your school for a support group, please contact Alison at 614.824.4285 or email
[email protected].
Save the Date
Columbus Golf Scramble: Monday, August 11, 2014 at Heritage Golf Club, Hilliard
Enjoy a wonderful day on the links supporting Cornerstone on this gorgeous private club. Foursomes and individual golfers welcome.
Taste of Hope: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Cornerstone’s newest event-a night of fabulous food, wine and conversation. Sample food from Columbus’ favorite restaurants in
a relaxing atmosphere while supporting Cornerstone of Hope.
Please join us! Our fundraisers help us raise general funds to support our programming like in-school groups and grief counseling.
School Crisis
Response Team
Exciting Highlights in Central Ohio
The Crisis Response Team allows
you to build relationships with
trained professionals. Join local
school counselors & professionals
in training to support districts.
Dates for the next training
are: April 22, April 30, & May
8, 2014 (you must attend all 3
days) at Cornerstone of Hope,
Columbus. Scholarships to cover
the cost are available for school
counselors,
please
contact
Marissa with any questions at
[email protected].
Cornerstone of Hope’s Grief
Support Programming continues
to grow significantly in Central
Ohio. Along with an increase in
participants, we have also offered
three trainings for School Crisis
Response since May 2012, and our
clinical team received certification
from the National Institute for
Trauma and Loss in Children in
July 2013. We look forward to
giving hope to many more clients
and group participants in 2014.
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For more information about any of these programs, please contact Cornerstone of Hope in Columbus
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Hope’s MESSENGER Spring 2014
DON’T FORGET TO TAKE THE SURVEY!
Please help us in serving grieving individuals and families better by taking a quick survey based
on your experiences! You can complete it at: cornerstoneofhope.org/page/survey
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Volunteer Training
Monthly Family Workshop
Group Facilitator Training
Spring Groups Start
Easter Pancake Breakfast
Lisa’s Butterfly Treehouse Open House
Rich DiGeronimo Memorial Golf Outing
Annual Memorial Butterfly Release
Summer Camps
• 6/16-6/20 Camp Cornerstone
• 7/14-7/19 Camp Heroes
• 8/8-8/10 Camp Erin®
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Groups Start
Columbus Golf Scramble
Taste of Hope
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STAFF - CLEVELAND
Mark Tripodi, MBA
Founder/Executive Director
Julia Ellifritt, LISW-S
Program Director
Rachel Rego
Marketing Director
Pat Egan
Development Director
Ilia Estremera
Shannon Grubich, MSSA, LSW
Emily McGee
Isabella Mihalik
Ty Morgan, MSW
Gail Oberkircher
Bob Pickard, PC
Misty Ramos, ATR, CTC
Laura Serazin, ATR, CTC
Kari Taylor, PC
Nicole Zarobila, MSSA, LSW
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Jessica Morris
Development Director
Marissa Aquilino, PCC
Alison Niedermier, MSW, LSW
Stacey Swanson
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CLEVELAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda Neiheiser, Ph.D.
Chairperson
Jeff Spetrino
Treasurer
Judith Matsko
Secretary
Christi Tripodi
Founder
Farshid Afsarifard, Ph.D.
Kim Contipelli
Jay DeFinis
Tony Esposito
Cynthia Haire
Bobbie Lindenbaum
Carla Longano
Jim Milano
Michael Neff
Casey Rasata
Susan Rennell
Frank Rini
Patrick Rollins
Frank Scarpa
Christopher Soska
Dan Tompkins
Loree Vick
James Vilcheck
Dave Wheeler
Matthew Wracher
COLUMBUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike DeLauder
Barbara Fohl
Charlie Green
Alex Hastie
John Howenstine
K.P. Kelly
Jessica Kline
Tom Kurtz
Kevin Schoedinger
Michelle Slawinski
Allison Tripodi
Tiffany Wise
FOUNDING BOARD
Ed Butler
Bobby DiGeronimo
Donnie DiGeronimo
CLEVELAND Denise Dufala
Dino Lucarelli
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