What Cornerstone Assistance Network does

Cornerstone Assistance Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1992 and headquartered at 3500 Noble Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas. It operates a multi-program continuum of care for uninsured and under-resourced residents of Tarrant County, organized around three impact areas: Relief (emergency food, clothing, furniture), Recovery (housing assistance, personalized coaching, life skills, reentry navigation), and Restoration (medical, dental, and vision care). Core programs include a Charitable Medical Clinic, the nation's first free standalone Cataract Clinic for the uninsured, a Dental Clinic, the New Life Center housing program for men pursuing degrees or vocational certifications, the Doyle Center transitional housing facility, the W.H. Grove Home for low-income seniors, and the Reentry First Stop Center operated in partnership with Tarrant County.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is conducted through human coaching, case management, and direct clinical care, supported by commodity back-office tools such as DonorPerfect for online giving, Givecloud for event registration, and Microsoft Forms for donation pickups. Technology is not a differentiator or productized offering. Cornerstone is led by CEO Scott Charbonneau, CFO Rebecca Trotter, and CPO Christian Childs, with a 10-person management team overseeing Health Services, Housing, Reentry, Coaching, and Community Resource divisions.

Cornerstone's business model is donation-dependent rather than revenue-generating. All charitable services are provided free of charge to eligible clients (Tarrant County residency, lack of insurance, and income below 200% of Federal Poverty Level for dental care). Revenue is sourced from individual and church donations, a physical thrift store, an annual golf tournament fundraiser, and in-kind contributions including Alcon Pharmaceuticals' supply of equipment and medications for the Cataract Clinic. The go-to-market model is community-led rather than sales-driven: a Network Partners program mobilizes 250+ churches, non-profits, service, and civic agencies that refer community members and share resources, supported by 235 volunteers contributing approximately 15,000 hours annually. In 2025, the organization reported serving 5,000 neighbors and meeting 34,577 needs.

Name

Cornerstone Assistance Network

Legal name

Cornerstone Assistance Network

Website

https://cornerstonefortworth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornerstone Assistance Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 that delivers free medical, dental, cataract, housing, reentry, and coaching services to uninsured and under-resourced residents of Tarrant County, Texas, coordinating care through a network of 250+ churches and partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Health and Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Charitable healthcare services
• Affordable housing programs
• Reentry support services
• Community social services
• Thrift retail operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Cornerstone operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying primarily on tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, and organizations. The organization provides all services free of charge to eligible recipients, funded entirely through charitable giving.
2. Thrift Store Sales: The Cornerstone Thrift Store generates revenue through the sale of donated clothing, home decor, furniture, games, toys, and other items. All proceeds support programs serving Tarrant County neighbors facing poverty, homelessness, and reentry.
3. Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Cornerstone hosts an annual golf tournament with registration fees for players and sponsorship packages. Sponsorship levels range from $250 to Presenting Sponsor, with player registration at $200 per individual or $750 for a team of four.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cornerstone Assistance Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free charitable health services (medical, dental, and cataract care), housing programs (New Life Center, Doyle Center, and W.H. Grove Home), reentry support (Reentry First Stop and the Tarrant County Reentry Coalition), and supportive coaching and emergency relief to uninsured and under-resourced individuals in Tarrant County, Texas. All programs are coordinated through a Network Partners model linking 250+ churches and community organizations, with services funded entirely by donations, thrift store sales, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Cornerstone Assistance Network operates as a multi-service nonprofit offering a coordinated continuum of care organized around Relief, Recovery, and Restoration. The organization provides free charitable healthcare through its Medical Clinic, Cataract Clinic, and Dental Clinic; housing support via the New Life Center, W.H. Grove Home, and Doyle Center; reentry services through the First Stop Center and Tarrant County Reentry Coalition; and supportive services including Charitable Coaching and a Thrift Store. All programs are connected through a Network Partners program that mobilizes 250+ churches and organizations to holistically serve individuals and families in Tarrant County facing poverty, homelessness, and incarceration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charitable Medical Clinic Provides completely free primary care and specialty medical services including dermatology, internal medicine, gynecology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology for uninsured adults in Tarrant County.
• Charitable Cataract Clinic The nation's first free standalone cataract facility for the uninsured, providing sight-restoring procedures for patients with loss of vision and no ability to pay; equipment and medications supplied by Alcon Pharmaceuticals.
• Dental Clinic Comprehensive oral healthcare including exams, radiographs, fillings, cleanings, extractions, partials, crown/bridge, and root canals for uninsured Tarrant County residents at no cost, serving nearly 3,000 uninsured neighbors annually.
• New Life Center Long-term housing program for men emerging from homelessness pursuing a college degree or vocational certification, offering case management, mentoring, and spiritual support in a Christ-centered environment.
• W.H. Grove Home Affordable senior housing ministry allowing low-income seniors to live independently with private rooms and shared services including prepared meals, laundry, and regular cleaning.
• Doyle Center Transitional housing with single-occupancy efficiency apartments for men and women, featuring Reset (crisis support) and Step Up (accountability and self-sufficiency) programs.
• Reentry First Stop Center Primary gateway for returning citizens re-entering society after incarceration, providing orientation classes and one-on-one navigation sessions in partnership with Tarrant County, with recidivism outcomes significantly below local and national averages.
• Tarrant County Reentry Coalition (TCRC) Monthly coalition of citizens and organizations working to help ex-offenders returning from incarceration, with access to the Tarrant County Reentry Resource Directory.
• Charitable Coaching Services Personalized coaching and case management for individuals and families facing poverty, connecting participants to a network of community resources through strength-based assessments and individualized care plans.
• Cornerstone Thrift Store Retail thrift store offering clothing, home decor, furniture, games, and toys with proceeds supporting Cornerstone programs serving Tarrant County neighbors; open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 9am-2pm.
• Network Partners Program Partnership program connecting over 250 local churches, nonprofits, and civic agencies to refer community members for emergency services and access Cornerstone warehouse items, training, and quarterly networking luncheons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000 neighbors served; 34,577 needs met in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Resource Connection CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Cornerstone operates the First Stop Center and hosts TCRC meetings at The Resource Connection Campus (2300 Circle Drive, Suite 2307), providing a central location for reentry services in Fort Worth.
• Tarrant CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone operates the Reentry First Stop in collaboration with Tarrant County at The Resource Connection Campus. Tarrant County provides funding and infrastructure support while Cornerstone delivers reentry services including orientation classes and one-on-one navigation sessions for individuals with criminal backgrounds.
• Tarrant County Reentry Coalition (TCRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone hosts the monthly Tarrant County Reentry Coalition meetings, bringing together concerned citizens and organizations working to help ex-offenders returning from incarceration. The coalition supports the Tarrant County Reentry Resource Directory, a comprehensive website providing resources for individuals, families, and professionals assisting ex-offenders.
• UT ArlingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides clinical training and volunteer opportunities for healthcare students at Cornerstone's charitable clinics, extending access to healthcare while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• TCU (Texas Christian University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides clinical training and volunteer opportunities for healthcare students at Cornerstone's charitable clinics.
• UNT Health Science CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides clinical training and volunteer opportunities for healthcare students at Cornerstone's charitable clinics.
• Tarrant County CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides clinical training and volunteer opportunities for healthcare students at Cornerstone's charitable clinics.
• Alcon PharmaceuticalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlcon Pharmaceuticals provides all necessary equipment and medications needed by physicians and patients for Cornerstone's Cataract Clinic, enabling the nation's first free cataract facility for the uninsured to operate without cost to patients.
• 250+ Network Partner Churches and OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCornerstone partners with over 250 local churches, non-profits, service and civic agencies. Partners can refer community members for Emergency Services, request items from the warehouse, attend quarterly networking luncheons, and access organizational training and technical assistance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tarrant Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving 13 counties including Tarrant, distributing food through partner agencies. Comparable nonprofit relief channel serving overlapping client base and partnering with the same church and civic agency network that Cornerstone mobilizes.
• Habitat for Humanity of Tarrant County: Local Habitat affiliate providing affordable housing through home building, repair, and financial coaching in Tarrant County. Comparable housing-focused nonprofit serving similar low-income client base with faith-informed volunteer mobilization.

Direct peers

• Buckner International: Dallas-based faith-based nonprofit providing children and family services, senior living, and humanitarian aid across Texas. Closely comparable to Cornerstone in mission, geography (DFW), faith-based delivery model, and multi-service continuum including housing and reentry support.
• Presbyterian Night Shelter: Fort Worth homeless shelter providing housing, case management, and supportive services to individuals and families in Tarrant County. Directly comparable housing-focused mission and faith-based delivery in the same service area.
• CitySquare: Dallas-based nonprofit addressing poverty through housing, case management, food access, and health services. Comparable holistic Relief-Recovery-Restoration model and faith-informed operating approach in adjacent DFW geography.
• Catholic Charities Fort Worth: Tarrant County affiliate of Catholic Charities USA providing housing, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and emergency assistance. Comparable multi-service faith-based social services model serving overlapping client base in the same geography.
• Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County: Fort Worth faith-based nonprofit delivering shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and reentry services in Tarrant County. Direct local peer operating overlapping services — emergency relief, housing, and Christian-centered recovery — to the same client population.
• Mission Arlington: Arlington, TX faith-based nonprofit offering food, clothing, medical and dental care, ESL classes, and emergency assistance. Closely comparable integrated social services model with church-network volunteer mobilization serving uninsured populations in North Texas.

Others

• Cook Children's Community Health Outreach: Fort Worth pediatric health system operating community outreach programs for uninsured and underinsured children. Adjacent — not a direct competitor — but operates charitable health services in the same Tarrant County market and shares the medical volunteer model.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army of North Texas: Regional arm of national faith-based social services organization providing emergency shelter, food, reentry, and disaster relief across North Texas. Operates overlapping services (shelter, reentry, food) at greater scale and broader geographic footprint than Cornerstone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/canetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornerstone-assistance-network

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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