Cornerstone Construction Group and the Workday

Through the many partnerships Sharefest has forged, a significant amount of measurable and positive change has been put in place within the Los Angeles area. This change is not only skin-deep, beautifying the exterior appearance of structures and spaces, but it goes to the heart of the matter, and is deeply rooted in a commitment to increasing volunteerism and building relationships within the community.

Cornerstone Owner's Vic and Linda Braden with LA Mayor Villaraigosa in front of the Cheryl Green Community Center

Companies like Cornerstone Construction Group have played a huge role in turning Sharefest’s vision into well-executed projects. Providing a full range of general construction and design/build services, Cornerstone is built on a philosophy of integrity, quality, and a view of those who receive their services as “valued partners”. Over the years, Cornerstone has made it a part of their mission to invest in the continued development of Redondo Beach and surrounding areas by spending their spare time and resources to help the local community.

Restored Morrell House in Redondo Beach, CACornerstone has generously supported the South Bay and Harbor areas of Los Angeles with their consistent involvement in the Workdays. Initiated at Sharefest’s Annual Workday in 2004, Cornerstone, along with King's Harbor Church, dedicated each and every Saturday for two years to the restoration of the Morrell House, a local landmark of historical significance in Redondo Beach, CA. Their construction expertise contributed to an effort which positively highlights the cultural heritage of the area. In addition, Cornerstone collaborated with Sharefest and took the lead in the building of a custom home for the Ripatti-Pearce family on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in 2006.  Cornerstone also worked with Sharefest to complete the Cheryl Green Community Center – a project designed to bring about healing and hope to the people of Harbor Gateway after the violent death of 14 year old Cheryl Green by gang violence (read more about the project here, here, and here).

This year, Cornerstone has so graciously continued their support of Sharefest and the Annual Workday by getting involved with King’s Harbor Church, City on a Hill Church, Living Color Landscapes, and the LA Mayor's Office on projects at San Pedro High School. These include the installation of scoreboards purchased seven years ago for the baseball and softball fields (view project details), as well as creating a garden space that produces high quality organic vegetables for the students, their families and the community (view project details, and read more here and here).

In response to the scoreboard project, San Pedro's High School's Principal, Jeanette Stevens, voices her gratitude to Sharefest in how Sharefest and Cornerstone are effective in transforming her school:

Thank you so much for all you are doing for our school! We are greatly appreciative and I am personally SHOCKED at how much you are able to accomplish in such a short amount of time! Last week, I learned about the scoreboard project and we are ecstatic! It is hard to imagine that $21,000 worth of scoreboards have been sitting on the floor in a dark, back room on our campus for seven years, collecting dust! You somehow heard about this project, secured people, and with plans in place and people ready to move, we are ready to install!

Thank you, Cornerstone for your support and leadership!

These two highlighted projects and several others are looking for more volunteers to get involved with the activities taking place on Saturday, May 14th. Register now!