CornerHouse
2502 10th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612.813.8300
Fax: 612.813.8330
CornerHouse Timeline
A History of CornerHouse 1995-2000
2/95 |
The 2nd Annual Sweethearts for Kids Event is held. The award goes to Ken Stensby. |
6/95 |
Advanced Forensic Interview Training is offered for the first time. |
8/95 |
The 4th Annual Twins Event is held. |
9/95 |
Jonathon Elias, WCCO-TV, sponsored the first Celebrity Bench Press Competition Fundraising Event. |
12/95 |
In 1995, 427 children are provided services by CornerHouse. During the year 771 professionals participate in the training program. |
2/96 |
The 3rd Annual Sweethearts for Kids Event is held. The award goes to Jocelyn Tilsen. |
6/96 |
The 5th Annual Twins Event is held. |
7/96 |
The 2nd Annual Celebrity Bench Press Competition Fundraising Event is held at the Mall of America. |
10/96 |
The training program is advertised on a national level. In the fall, four training sessions are provided at the sponsoring agency’s facility. |
12/96 |
In 1996, 503 children are provided services at CornerHouse. During the year, 889 professionals participate in the training program. |
5/97 |
Sharlene Shelton is hired as Executive Director. |
5/97 |
A groundbreaking ceremony is held to highlight the beginning of the major building expansion and remodeling project. |
6/97 |
The 6th Annual Twins Event is held. |
7/97 |
The 3rd and final Celebrity Bench Press Competition Fundraising Event is held at the Mall of America. |
11/97 |
The agency is renamed CornerHouse Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation and Training Center. |
![]() CornerHouse expansion project photos, during and after. |
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12/97 |
The capital building project is completed with the support of the Minnesota Chapter of NAIOP. |
12/97 |
In 1997, 457 children are provided services at CornerHouse. During the year, 479 professionals receive training from CornerHouse. |
4/97 |
Allen Garber is elected Chair of the Board of Directors. |
1/98 |
An open house is held in the newly remodeled and expanded facility, which increased in size from 2,212 to 8,109 square feet. |
5/98 |
CornerHouse begins a collaborative working relationship to provide professional training with the American Prosecutors Research Institute. |
6/98 |
The 7th Annual Twins Event is held. |
11/98 |
The first Southdale Shopping Center’s “Magical Evening of Giving” Fundraising Event is held. |
12/98 |
Lori Larson and Amy Melchior receive the 1998 Sweetheart for Kids Award. |
12/98 |
In 1999, 409 children receive services at CornerHouse. During 1998, 1,008 professionals participate in the training program. |
5/99 |
Arlene Clapp receives the 1999 Sweetheart for Kids Award. |
5//99 |
The first “Search for the Stars” Talent Competition Fundraising Event is held at the Mall of America in Macy’s Court. |
5/99 |
Mary Tambornino is elected Chair of the Board of Directors. |
6/99 |
The 8th Annual Twins Event is held. |
11/99 |
CornerHouse recognizes 10 years of service at a community open house. |
11/99 |
The 2nd Annual Southdale Shopping Center’s “Magical Evening of Giving” Fundraising Event is held. |
12/99 |
In 1999, 454 children receive services at CornerHouse. During 1999, 1,056 professionals participate in the training program. |
5/00 |
Joanie Clausen is awarded the 2000 Sweetheart for Kids Award. |
7/00 |
The 9th Annual Twins Event is held. |
10/00 |
The 2nd Annual “Search for the Stars” Talent Competition is held at the Mall of America. |
11/00 |
The 3rd Annual Southdale Shopping Center’s “Magical Evening of Giving” Fundraising Event is held. |
12/00 |
New medical equipment is obtained to improve the quality of medical services. |


