05/28/2026
We're so thankful to welcome Richard Buckley as the newest member of our Board of Influencers.
We asked Richard what "lasting transformation" — that phrase from our mission — means to him personally. Here's what he said:
"We live in a quick-fix society, but true lasting transformation doesn't come overnight. Lasting transformation comes when you have an ally who walks with you, stays with you through thick and thin, challenges you when you need it, and stays close as a source of encouragement along the journey."
We've read that quote a few times. It's stayed with us.
Because that's it, isn't it? Real change in any of our lives — not just the lives of our participants — has rarely come from a quick fix. It's come from people who stayed. People who kept showing up. A mentor. A friend. An ally. Someone who loved us enough to challenge us, and stayed close enough to keep encouraging us.
That's the kind of community we're trying to build at CornerStone. If you've ever thought about being that kind of person for someone, the very first step is our Compassionate Service Training — a short class that gently opens our eyes to assumptions we may not even realize we're carrying, and helps us walk alongside people with open hands. It's open to anyone, and we'd love to have you in the room. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn0DuVSbggY6uDC5bN-B9NTuB87-OyG3VzswUhCYTHRYLKpQ/viewform?usp=header
Thank you, Richard, and welcome to the board.
