Community Cornerstone Project
Strengthening Erie, One Life at a Time
The Community Cornerstone Project aims to provide support and resources to individuals and families facing challenges, helping them overcome adversity and build a brighter future. Rooted in the belief of servant leadership, CCP seeks to empower people from all walks of life, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to grow and thrive. The purpose is to build bridges—helping the disenfranchised connect with opportunities they may have thought were beyond reach. CCP will embody the transformation that individuals go through, from struggle to success, and will offer tools, resources, and support to realize their potential.
What are our vision and values?
They will energize the Erie community by creating a hub of opportunity where individuals feel empowered to succeed. Through education, entrepreneurship, and partnerships, CCP cultivates a thriving community to contribute to the growth and well-being of Erie.
What does empowerment mean to us?
Providing a hand-up, not a hand-out through tools, resources, and support to help individuals take control of their lives.
What does a growth mindset mean to us?
Fostering an environment where continuous learning and improvement are prioritized.
Why Faith Driven?
Rooted in faith, offering guidance and motivation for a better future.
What does trust mean to us?
A safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel listened to and supported.
What does community based mean to us?
Building connections within Erie, creating networks of support, and engaging in meaningful partnerships.
Why honesty & transparency are so important?
Operating with integrity in all relationships and activities.
Help Us Help the Community
Every day, we watch adults find their footing and students discover just how far their potential can carry them — but none of that happens alone. It happens because someone believed enough to help make it possible.
That someone could be you.
Your donation isn't just a gift — it's a classroom that stays open, a mentor who shows up, a chance for someone to take the next step toward the life they're working so hard to build. It's the quiet difference between a struggle that stays a struggle, and a struggle that becomes a story of success.
We can't fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of adults and students without community members like you standing beside us. Every dollar you give goes straight into the programming that changes lives right here in Erie.
Will you help us keep that door open for the next person ready to walk through it?
The Community Cornerstone Project brings several ministries together under one roof at 930 Liberty Street, each meeting a different need in our community.
Christian Ministries of the Apostolic Faith Church — The heart of it all. Our congregation gathers for Sunday School, Sunday morning worship, and Wednesday Bible Class, with services also streamed live for those who can't join us in person. The church's faith, leadership, and volunteers anchor everything else we do.
New Horizons Early Learning Center — Licensed early childhood care and education for our youngest learners. We give working parents dependable, quality childcare while preparing little ones with the social, emotional, and academic foundation they need for a strong start in kindergarten.
EDGE Academy — A place for teens to grow. Through structured programming, mentorship, and hands-on learning, we help young people build leadership, life skills, and a sense of direction during the years when having caring adults in their corner makes all the difference.
Achievers Entrepreneurial Hub — Support for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. We provide the workspace, guidance, and community needed to turn an idea into a business that lasts — keeping opportunity right here where our neighbors live.
