Cornerstone of Hope is operated by a volunteer group of professionals with a passion for our mission and vision. Each of them brings a unique skillset, making it possible for us to help families live through loss and thrive in the face of adversity. You can discover more about each of them below.
A Senior Financial Analyst with a national firm, Gerry has served on the Board of Directors since 2018. A single parent of 2, he is passionate about supporting the needs of families experiencing separation and divorce and advancing the vision of Cornerstone of Hope.
As a founding member of Cornerstone of Hope, Irene has spent a lifetime ministering to children and families. Her passion is to help families heal. She is a long-standing, valued member of the Board of Directors.
Until her retirement in 2019, Irene also served as program coordinator, program facilitator, trainer, and event planner for many years . She was integral to the development of our HeartZone and TeensThrive Curricula, leading the curriculum teams, submitting activities and ideas, and formatting the Facilitator Guides. She continues to offer prayer-counseling support to many hurting souls inside and outside of Cornerstone of Hope.
As a founding member of Cornerstone of Hope, Dennis has dedicated his life to ministering to children and families. Since his retirement in 2019, he has continued to support the leadership of Cornerstone of Hope through consulting, and advising the board of directors.
A small business owner, minister, and consultant, Dennis ensured the administrative side of Cornerstone of Hope ran smoothly during his time as CEO. Additionally, he served as program facilitator for our adult programs, as site coordinator, and partner trainer. In honour and recognition of his pivotal role in founding and building Cornerstone of Hope, the board of directors made him a lifelong Honorary Member.
