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Residents, Clients, and Employees of Arcadia Family of Companies in Honolulu Unite for Kona Low Flood Relief

By Barb Powell | May 12, 2026

In Hawai‘i, a kupuna is an honored elder or ancestor and “kupuna spirit” represents the profound wisdom, guidance, and living energy of Hawaiian elders. At the Arcadia Family of Companies in Honolulu, kupuna spirit was on display March 30-April 2, 2026, as residents masterminded a three-day fundraiser to benefit the Kona Low Flood Relief Fund. Volunteers wholeheartedly stepped forward, demonstrating how…

RHF’s Congregational Place Slated to be Filled to Capacity this Summer

By CHHSM Staff | May 12, 2026

In fall 2025, project partners and local leaders welcomed media for a behind-the-scenes tour of Congregational Place, a new affordable housing community for low-income seniors nearing completion in downtown Chula Vista, Calif. The tour included speakers and a first look at the new building’s interior. The seven-story affordable housing community—part of Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF)…

CHHSM Introduces Community Cares—an Affinity Group for Smaller and Emerging CHHSM Agencies

By CHHSM Staff | May 12, 2026

The UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) recently introduced “Community Cares,” its newest Affinity Group. Community Cares is centered on smaller and/or emerging CHHSM agencies and organizations. Community Cares is one of several new Affinity Group efforts “creating more additional spaces for collaboration, shared learning, and mutual support among CHHSM members,” said…

Doorways’ Outreach Extends into Rural Missouri and Illinois

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

Doorways, a CHHSM member based in St. Louis, is an interfaith nonprofit organization that provides housing and relative supportive services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. But its outreach isn’t limited just to St. Louis. For more than 20 years, Doorways’ Outstate Program has extended the organization’s mission beyond St. Louis, reaching individuals and families…

Champ Homes Helps Save Lucas’s Life

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

In his early 30s, Lucas returned home after two years of being unhoused. He was weary and burdened by anxiety. At his mother’s urging, he sought help from Champ Homes in Hyannis, Mass., and by the time he walked through our doors, the toll of instability and isolation was unmistakable. Once here, Lucas kept to…

‘Heritage in Motion’ Brings Wellness, Teamwork, and Results to St. Paul’s Senior Living Community

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

From January through early April, residents in The Heritage, part of St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville, Pa., took part in “Heritage in Motion,” a wellness challenge that brought steady movement, friendly competition, and a renewed sense of energy to daily life. Created by VNA Alliance, the program officially kicked off Jan. 5 with…

Plymouth Place Among First to Offer ‘Tango Belt’ Technology to Help Prevent Injuries from Falls

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

For older adults, few risks are as life-altering as a fall. A single misstep can change everything — independence, confidence, even longevity. Falls are the number one reason older adults move from independent living to assisted living, and hip fractures often mark a dramatic turning point. In many cases, people never fully recover. At Plymouth Place…

Every Child’s Hope Scholarship Recipient Uses Education to Pay it Forward

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

“Genuinely, I would not have been able to pursue my master’s degree if not for Every Child’s Hope and the scholarship from the Carroll family,” says Jen*, a 24-year-old graduate student and former Every Child’s Hope’s Steppingstone resident who benefited from ECH’s Eugene Carol Scholarship Fund. “It’s lifted a massive amount of weight and offered freedom to…

Back Bay Mission Embarks on Housing Recovery Partnership with BankPlus

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

Written by Samantha Bell, BBM Housing Recovery Project Manager Back Bay Mission (BBM) in Biloxi, Miss., is proud to announce a new partnership with BankPlus, whose generous support has already helped transform lives along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Through BankPlus’ recent contribution, BBM’s Housing Recovery Program successfully completed eight roof replacements for local families in…

EveryAge Named a Senior Care’s Best Place to Work 2026

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

EveryAge in Newton, N.C., recently was named one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2026 from Activated Insights—the industry leader in senior care, health care and human services surveys. The designation is based on objective, third‑party employee feedback and recognizes organizations that meet rigorous benchmarks for workplace satisfaction, engagement, and trust. The recognition reflects EveryAge’s long‑standing commitment…

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