Our Community at Cornerstone Auto
Our Drive to Serve
As a company of people, service is at the core of what we do and we believe in giving back to our communities – wherever we live. We also join together to share in supporting common causes that have both local and national impact. We’re a spirited group and we firmly believe that we can do more good for others when we come together.
COMMUNITY STORIES
Corrie’s House. A safe ride toward healing.
For Corrie’s House – a long-term residential home supporting youth who have survived sex trafficking – one urgent need rose to the top: access to a safe, reliable vehicle. Without it, teens couldn’t consistently get to school, medical appointments, therapy, or the everyday activities that help heal and rebuild their lives. Corrie’s House, United Way of Washington County-East, saw the urgency and acted quickly – they connected with Cornerstone Auto sharing a belief that every young person deserves stability and support. The donation of this vehicle became so much more than transportation. It became freedom, dignity, opportunity, and a story of hope. Cornerstone Auto is proud to sponsor and have the privilege of being involved in such an amazing organization.
Cornerstone Proudly Supports CAER in Our communities
Our Company and employees give time, money and talent to help support the local CAER organizations. Each year since 2021, they’ve seen a steady increase in the number of families turning to CAER for help as the impacts of inflation and cost of living increases put pressure on household budgets. Many working families are finding it harder to make ends meet—and turning to food shelves like CAER for support to fill the gap. We are proud to support such a great cause!
Cornerstone Chevrolet Monticello roots for Monticello Schools!
We proudly support and root for Monticello sports teams, schools and community activities in and around the area.
We are excited to be a part of Stuff the Bus every year!
Find out when our next drive is and come say hi and buy some supplies that go directly to the schools to give to the kiddos. Supporting our schools is important to Cornerstone Auto!
We are a proud sponsor of Elk River’s Cornerstone Arena, a local gathering place!
The Cornerstone Arena doubles as an ice and dry-floor exhibit space in Elk River for the community and schools. The arena holds 3,000 individuals during ice events which includes seating for 1,600 spectators on two sides of the arena with seatbacks, standing room space for 1,400, and premium ADA accessibility on both levels. Cornerstone Arena serves as Elk River High School Boys’ and Girls’ home game rink. It is also home to the Minnesota Squatch team.
Supporting Stillwater Schools by sponsoring the school picnic!
This is the 75th Year of The School Patrol Picnic for District 834 and we are happy to contribute to the Stillwater/Bayport Voiture 791 to help them buy prizes for the school patrol members that keep the students safe as they cross the streets on their way to school and home again each day! The picnic includes lunch and ice cream from Culvers and each child receives a prize, with the top prizes being bicycles!! The event will be broadcast on River Access Channel 15 at a future date. Pictured are Craig Fritsche, American Legion member and Jim Boening, Sales Associate.
Thanks Stillwater Community for Voting for Cornerstone Chevrolet Stillwater!
We are excited to be voted “Best New Car & Truck Dealership and Best Used Car Dealership by the Stillwater community!
Cornerstone Chevrolet Stillwater Proudly Supports Stillwater Police Department Night!
We are honored to contribute to the Stillwater Police Department’s Night to Unite 2025, which will be held on Tuesday, August 5th from 4-8pm at Washington Square Park. Pictured are Mike Kahn, General Manager; Officer Brad Junker; and Rob Powell, President & CEO of Cornerstone Auto.
CORNERSTONE PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE UNITED WAY
We proudly support the United Way of Washington County-East (UWWCE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities across Washington County, MN. The organization works with local partners to address pressing needs in education, health, and financial stability through targeted programs, volunteer efforts, and strategic grants. UWWCE supports initiatives like school supplies for area students, youth empowerment programs, and community wellness projects to create lasting impact for individuals and families. Join us in building a stronger, more connected community where everyone can thrive.
CORNERSTONE AUTO TEAMS UP WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO FIGHT CANCER AND CELEBRATE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS BY PARTICIPATING IN RELAY FOR LIFE!
More than just a walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. This volunteer-led experience unites communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. We are proud participants!
SUPPORTING CORRIE’S HOUSE MISSION
Corrie’s House is a long-term residential program for youth ages 12+ who are survivors of sex trafficking. We provide a safe, trauma-informed home that empowers participants to heal and build a future free from exploitation. We were so happy to donate a Gift Basket to Corrie’s House for their Welcome Home Gala which will be on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 4:30-8:30pm. If you would like to learn more about their heartfelt vision and mission, please follow the link: https://corrieshouse.org/gala.
WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE STILLWATER VALLEY OUTREACH FOOD SHELF
At Cornerstone Auto, we believe in supporting the communities where we live and work. That’s why we are proud to stand behind our local food shelf, Valley Outreach located in Stillwater, MN. We support this important mission to build a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.
SOLDIERS WISH
We were honored to have been a part of an amazing heart-warming wish to one of our local Veterans! This wish was made possible by the work of Randy Tesdahl, State Director of the American Legion Department of Minnesota and Soldier’s Wish. U.S. Army Korean War veteran and former State Senator, Bob Lessard was present and helped make this possible as well. Thanks to Soldier’s Wish, Grant Pinska was the recipient of the wish for a 2014 Dodge Ram 4×4 Crew Cab truck! These past few years, Grant and his family have gone through challenging times. With the new truck, Grant can take his family on vacations during the summer and will help greatly with his tile business.
CAER FOOD SHELF
The Community Aid Elk River (CAER) food shelf took possession of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect van it won in a nationwide contest at the same time its supporters were busy helping CAER raise more than $12,000, its highest donation level ever on “Give to the Max Day.” The van was presented to CAER in a ceremony at Cornerstone Automotive in Elk River. Rob Powell, presented the van’s key to CAER and offered lifetime maintenance and car washes.
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