At Cornerstone, we believe responsible corporate citizenship means actively working to make the community a better place to live and work. We support a variety of educational and mentoring programs, contribute time and money to a wide range of local charities, sponsor community events and conduct outreach programs among our neighbors.
It is a priority to keep our local community and neighbors informed of our operations. To accomplish this, we have established a community advisory panel (CAP) made up of local community leaders and neighbors. The CAP’s mission is to maintain a dialog with neighbors and local citizens about plant operations. Cornerstone representatives also attend local civic meetings to keep residents updated.
Educational programs, especially science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education programs, are important to Cornerstone, and we strive to support local programs that inspire learning in these areas and help bolster our community’s workforce.
Today, our products are playing a critical role in the nation’s response to COVID-19. Our products are used in the manufacturing of disposable gloves, hospital gowns, toilet tissue, cleaning products and acrylic sheets that serve as physical protection barriers for workers and customers. Cornerstone products are essential to communities around the nation and are keeping people safe.
United Way Contribution and Volunteerism Program: Cornerstone employees are contributors to the United Way of Southeast Louisiana and St. Charles Parish chapters. Cornerstone employees have volunteered to work in agencies, to serve on the board of directors of the local United Way chapters and to help with a number of projects to repair, beatify and improve schools, agencies and houses in nearby communities.
Education and Workforce Development Program: Cornerstone partners with Cherbonnier/Rillieux Elementary School, Delgado Community College and Nunez Community College on education and workforce development initiatives.
Scholarship Program: The Cornerstone Scholarship Program awards $1,000 scholarships to Jefferson Parish residents who plan to pursue a STEM-related degree at an accredited university or community college in Louisiana. Both graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Job Shadowing Program: Cornerstone’s Job Shadowing Program gives participating high school students a first-hand look into daily plant operations. The program includes a safety brief, plant overview, HR overview and a job shadow/tour. Participating departments are chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemistry, I&E maintenance, operations/process technology, IT, emergency services/security and safety.
Rewards for Reading Program: Cornerstone adopted 10 Jefferson Parish Schools to sponsor for the Rewards for Reading Program. The sponsored schools include Cherbonnier/Rillieux Elementary, C.T. Janet Elementary, Estelle Elementary, Grand Isle School, Lincoln Elementary, Lionel Collins Elementary, McDonogh #26 Elementary, Paul Solis Elementary, William Hart Elementary and Woodmere Elementary. All participating students received recognition for their hard work and prizes sponsored by Cornerstone.
World War II Museum STEM Workshops Program: Cornerstone partnered with the National World War II Museum and its STEM Innovation Gallery to broaden museum programs dedicated to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through hands-on workshops for kids and families. Cornerstone employees volunteer at the workshops to assist children with a variety of STEM-related crafts.
Cooking Program: Cornerstone supplies cooking ingredients and provides volunteers to prepare and serve food for community events. Over the last decade, our employees have served more than 20,000 meals in the community.
Additional community programs are in development. Please visit this page often for the latest updates and opportunities.
