Our Mission

Project Cornerstone's mission is to educate students about the importance of the construction materials industry through making STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) learning relevant by utilizing hands-on activities and making the connection to viable careers.

GOALS

Inform the public that using locally sourced minerals has environmental and economic benefits.
Educate students and teachers how construction aggregate is produced and where it is used in their everyday lives.
Promote the use of local resources to satisfy projected demand.
Endorse the conservation of classified and designated mineral resources for future development.
Provide information about the construction industry that encourages future generations to seek careers in the industry.
Provide students with relevant training and experience in the construction industry.

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"I wish we could've stayed longer"

I wish we could've stayed longer [on the field trip].

6th Grade Student , Cajon Valley Middle School

"I love science, now!"

I love science, now!

"5th Grade Student" , Lindo Park School

"This makes science interesting"

This [in-class activity] makes science interesting

High School Student , Diego Valley Charter School

"Science is my favorite!"

Science is my favorite!

4th Grade Student , Lindo Park School

"This was fun!"

Student: "This was fun!"
Teacher: "That's music to my ears."

5th Grade Student and Teacher , Central Elementary School

"This field trip is so excellent for our students"

This field trip is so excellent for our students. This industry should not hide, but broadcast its importance to our communities

6th Grade Teacher , Cajon Valley Middle School

"This is awesome!"

This is awesome!

3rd Grade Student , Lindo Park School

"It was better than the Museum of Man!"

It [the field trip] was better than the Museum of Man!

6th Grade Student , Cajon Valley Middle School

"This is science time!"

This isn't playtime or snack time. This is science time!

2nd Grade Student , Hancock Elementary School

"It's really fun!"

I thought this [the field trip] was going to be dumb, but it's really fun!

6th Grade Student , Cajon Valley Middle School

While the relationship between EnviroMINE, Inc. and Project Cornerstone, Inc. is close, the two entities' missions and objectives are very different. Project Cornerstone rents office space and shares staff with EnviroMINE; however, the two organizations' activities are conducted completely separate from one another. Project Cornerstone's activities are focused on the education of the construction aggregates industry, as a whole, throughout all of San Diego County, and does not represent specific projects in the permitting process.

Project Cornerstone is nonprofit with tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals. The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erecting or maintaining public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. (IRS)

EIN #46-5413149

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Project Cornerstone is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity supported almost entirely by annual donations.

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