What We Do
Founded in 2019, Cornerstone is an organization dedicated to social transformation. Like the cornerstone of a new structure, it provides the foundation. We are building this together.
Our Vision
Healthy minds. Healthy planet. Healthy society.
How do we make this happen?
Our Mission
Building opportunities for passionate youth to bring their dreams to reality.
“Most learning design is about getting information into people. Cornerstone is about getting the best out of people.”
— Adam Rennie, Founder
The Cornerstone Model
Foundations
Like a regular course, but totally different
Multiple facilitators and speakers
Regularly evolving topics based on interests
Collaborations
Take on a project with a Cornerstone partner organization
Work with a mentor to develop your skills
Elevations
Work with the Cornerstone team to bring your project to life
Find partners and funding
Make real change
Theories of Change
Making connections is a core part of learning.
Everyone has a unique way of connecting (to information, and to others)
Connections are reinforced through action
The more connections, the deeper the learning
“Some people can learn on their own. But all people learn better together.”
Foundations Classes
Issues are surfaced and addressed using an integrative thinking model.
Facilitators introduce issues and explore participants’ theories.
Intersectional guests (e.g., knowledge keepers, researchers, peers) challenge and build on theories, bringing diverse perspectives.
Groups work together to create new understandings, design potential solutions and actions.
“Peeling the onion, that’s easy. But growing the onion, layer by layer ... that’s something.”
Foundations Courses
5 minimum, 15 maximum: we keep it tight
1-2 facilitators, several intersectional guests
6-8 weeks, 2-3 hours per week as a group
1 for 1 … every participant funds another one
“If you want to go pretty fast and pretty far, get a small group together.”