Cornerstones of Our

Community


Join Us!

*NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!

Thursday, April 15, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Hyatt Regency Dulles*
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon, VA

Business - Cocktail Attire | Raffle | Paddle Raise

For more than 55 years, Cornerstones has been serving families across the Dulles Corridor, and we proudly honor the remarkable contributions of our most dedicated supporters at the annual Cornerstones of Our Community celebration.

Cornerstones of Our Community honors an individual or organization that has demonstrated longstanding dedication to Cornerstones, our mission, and the broader community through leadership, advocacy, generosity, and service.

This special event celebrates the power of community and the collective commitment to advancing Cornerstones’ mission—helping individuals and families achieve stability, empowerment, and hope. We’ll bring together hundreds of business and community partners, faith leaders, nonprofit allies, advocates, and supporters to reflect on our shared milestones and the positive impact we’ve made on the economic stability and vibrancy of families throughout Northern Virginia.

It’s a unique opportunity for companies to align their brand with a meaningful cause and connect with a passionate community that drives change. Funds raised will directly fuel Cornerstones' essential work, from expanding access to affordable housing and ensuring food security to nurturing the well-being and success of children and families.

Announcing the 2027 Cornerstones of Our Community Honoree

Leidos has been a valued corporate partner of Cornerstones for more than 13 years, contributing over $800,000 in philanthropic support to help local individuals and families access food, housing, and other essential resources. Beyond its generous financial contributions, Leidos demonstrates a deep commitment to community impact through hands-on employee volunteerism, supporting food distributions, meal packing, special events, and other service projects. The company’s commitment is also reflected in the leadership of Roy Stevens, a senior Leidos executive who serves on the Cornerstones Board of Directors and Co-chairs Cornerstones’ Fundraising Committee, helping advance our mission through strategic guidance and community engagement.

As the 2027 Cornerstones of Our Community honoree, Leidos exemplifies the spirit of corporate citizenship and partnership that this award celebrates. Its sustained investment, employee engagement, and executive leadership have made Leidos an invaluable partner in strengthening our community. Honoring Leidos will celebrate more than a decade of shared impact while recognizing a company whose commitment to philanthropy and collaboration inspires others to give back. With its extensive network of business and community leaders throughout Northern Virginia, Leidos also offers an opportunity to broaden corporate engagement and build new partnerships that will help Cornerstones continue creating stability, empowerment, and hope for the individuals and families we serve.

Special Thanks to the Cornerstones of Our Community Event Committee

Thank you to Our 2027 Cornerstones of Our Community Sponsors

PLATINUM
Marjie and Steve Alloy

GOLD

SILVER
Connie and Craig Kendall

BRONZE
Amy and Eward Joyce

Srikant Sastry and Manjula Pindiprolu

COPPER
John Kauppila and Erica Gasparott
Blanche Lacher
Elizabeth and Andy Lacher
Virginia Housing

BRASS
Carolyn and Andrew Hamm
Ena and Kale Ukachi
Creative Strategies

IRON
Margaret Cartier and Nathan Drost
Julie and Brian Funaki
Fusion Networks
Shannon Steene

Contact events@cornerstonesva.org with questions or for more information.

Past Honorees

2026
Kerrie Wilson

2025
Leila Gordon
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce

2024
Senator Janet Howell
Delegate Ken Plum
Supervisor John Foust

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