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Education & Financial Empowerment

Knowledge That Builds Stability

Practical education and resources that help individuals and families make confident financial decisions, prepare for homeownership, and connect with community support.

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Financial Literacy Education

Current / Early-Stage

Budgeting, saving, credit, debt management, and financial planning, delivered through workshops and community presentations.

Homeownership Preparation

Current / Early-Stage

Credit readiness, down payment planning, understanding the buying process, and responsibilities of long-term homeownership.

Community Education & Workshops

Current / Early-Stage

Presentations for churches, schools, and community centers. Organizations can request a speaker at no cost.

Resource Navigation

Current / Early-Stage

Helping individuals and families identify and connect with housing, financial, and community resources.

Financial Capability Programming

In Development

Structured, multi-session curriculum with pre- and post-program assessment, in design.

Mentorship Programs

Launching Soon

Young Men’s, Young Women’s, and Workforce Mentorship. Join the interest list.

Community Assistance Program

No One Left Behind

Through our Community Assistance Program, Cornerstone Clay helps eligible individuals cover part or, in limited cases, all of the cost of select business, career, workforce, entrepreneurship, and professional-development services from Kemp Advisory Group.

Why we do this

Cost should never be the reason someone is left behind. Many families and individuals, especially in economically disadvantaged and historically underserved communities, have the drive to grow but not the access. This program exists to close that gap. We want to make professional knowledge and support more accessible, help people strengthen their livelihoods, and build pathways so that everyone has a real opportunity to succeed.

  • Choose an eligible service and submit an application to Cornerstone Clay.
  • Applications are reviewed under Cornerstone Clay’s program guidelines.
  • Approved awards may cover a portion or, in limited circumstances, the full cost of an eligible service.

Award amounts depend on eligibility, program guidelines, available funding, and demonstrated service need. Submitting an application does not guarantee an award.

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Priority Consideration

Priority consideration may be available to qualifying individuals, including:

VeteransTransitioning service membersMilitary spousesCurrent studentsRecent graduatesLow-income individuals or householdsUnemployed individualsUnderemployed individualsand others with demonstrated need

The program is open to all who meet its eligibility guidelines. Eligible services currently include select offerings from Kemp Advisory Group LLC, an independent professional-services provider. Cornerstone Clay independently administers its assistance program and determines eligibility and awards. Transparency note: Cornerstone Clay’s non-voting Executive Director is also the founder of Kemp Advisory Group.

Foundations Scholarship

Accepting Applications

Scholarships for Texas high school graduates continuing their education in Fall 2027.

Speakers & Community Ambassadors

Recruiting

Share expertise in housing, finance, careers, and community resources.

Help build the foundation.

Foundations, financial institutions, corporations, agencies, churches, and individuals can each play a role.

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