Founded as Reston Interfaith Housing Corporation by six Sponsoring Religious Organizations who: “Envision a community that values all people and shares resources and services to empower those in need to make positive life changes.”
1970-1979
1971
Partnered with with a for-profit developer to build Laurel Glade Apartment’s 200 affordable units of rental housing for the growing workforce – the first in the Dulles Corridor.
1975
Reston Interfaith and congregations began food collection drives to support families at Laurel Glade Apartments and throughout the growing community of Reston.
1977
Laurel Learning Center
Laurel Learning Center begins in a community room at Laurel Glade Apartments. Officially Opens in 1977 as a licensed facility.
1980-1989
1981
Outreach services begin at Stonegate Village Apartments and the former Laurel Glade Apartments in South Reston.
1983
Reston Interfaith established its own food pantry.
1989
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors rename shelter: Embry Rucker Community Shelter.
1990-1999
1990
RIHC acquires first 3 scattered-site townhomes through donation.
1992
First Best of Reston event held with Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce after WUSA One and Only 9.
1995
First Embry Rucker Memorial Golf Tournament.
1999
Laurel Learning Center Dedicates “Connie Pettinger” Infant and Toddler Center – now serving 135 infants, toddlers and children.
2000-2009
2000
Reston Interfaith offers Academic Enrichment program for Elementary School-Age Children and expands Emergency Assistance Programs at HNRC.
2005
HOW Center closes with record of more than 10,000 employment and service connections after Town elections change support of site.
2007
Named as beneficiary of Freddie Mac’s Hoops for the Homeless Event (2007-2008).
2010-2019
2014
Cornerstones Housing Corporation exercises its ROFR as the General Partner in “The Apartments at North Point” and takes sole ownership of the property – 48 units for very low, low and moderate income residents in Reston
2015
Cornerstones and partners have reduced homelessness by 50% in Fairfax County!
2016
Cornerstones takes on role in establishing an Opportunity Neighborhood in Reston – creating a community where all children succeed and thrive.