CHHSM Staff

Membership Matters: Maximizing the Benefits of CHHSM Membership

By CHHSM Staff | September 11, 2024

As part of the United Church of Christ, CHHSM partners with many UCC-related organizations, to further national CHHSM efforts and the efforts of our CHHSM member organizations. The wisdom, services, and resources of such UCC organizations as Cornerstone Fund, Church Building & Loan Fund, United Church Funds, the Pension Boards, and others are available to…

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Back Bay Mission Receives Gold Recognition Among Coastal Mississippi Nonprofits

By CHHSM Staff | August 13, 2024

Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., was surprised by Coastal Mississippi’s Sun Herald to learn that it had been awarded gold recognition as the best nonprofit agency in the area. The newspaper’s 2024 Best of Coastal Mississippi awards involved more than 1,900 businesses, organizations, and people competing for gold, silver, and bronze designations in 260…

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UCOM Welcomes Erik Keener as New Executive Director

By CHHSM Staff | August 13, 2024

The Board of Directors of United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM) has announced that Erik Keener is the organization’s new executive director. He succeeds the Rev. Dr. Bruce Roller, who recently retired. Keener has more than 15 years of experience at UCOM in various roles, with progressive responsibility. He is a leader in promoting a culture…

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Uplands Village Appoints Cathy Taylor Interim Leader

By CHHSM Staff | July 10, 2024

After a diligent search for an interim president and CEO for Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, Tenn., The Uplands board announced June 26 the appointment of Cathy Taylor as interim leader. Taylor also serves as administrator of Uplands Village Wellness Center and Wharton Homes. Taylor, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) has been a nursing…

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UCC Ministry Opportunities Listing Provides Additional Avenue for CHHSM Agencies Seeking Strong Candidates for Open Positions

By CHHSM Staff | June 13, 2024

Finding new staff members for leadership and ordained roles can be a difficult and long process, but CHHSM and the UCC have two free services to assist our organizations in those searches. As most people affiliated with CHHSM agencies know, each month, Diakonie publishes current opportunities that CHHSM members have sent in. Those listings also…

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Hoffman Homes Resident Finds Comfort, Connection through Magee the Horse

By CHHSM Staff | May 13, 2024

In 2019, Diakonie ran an endearing story about Magee, a registered American Paint Horse who had just completed his trial period and become part of Hoffman Homes for Youth’s Equine-Assisted Therapy Program. Over the past five years, Magee has helped countless youth residents thanks, in part, to his stunning blue eyes and gentle personality. The…

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Unleashing Potential’s Summer Enrichment Camps Benefit St. Louis Area Children

By CHHSM Staff | April 11, 2024

Unleashing Potential (UP), based in St. Louis, is once again holding its UP Summer Enrichment Camps throughout St. Louis City and County. Each camp provides fun and educational activities that challenge children mentally and physically. The Camps are located at various partner sites to ensure parents have affordable and safe options for their children during…

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Ribbon-Cutting Signals Completion of Piedmont Crossing Apartment Renovation Project

By CHHSM Staff | February 12, 2024

In a day of celebration that featured partnerships, Piedmont Crossing, an EveryAge continuing care retirement community in Thomasville, N.C., held a ribbon cutting Jan. 24 to mark the completion of $2 million exterior renovation of its Veranda apartment building. After a welcome and greeting by Doug Russell, executive director of Piedmont Crossing, and Lee Syria,…

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Embrace Living Receives DuPage Foundation Grant

By CHHSM Staff | February 12, 2024

In December 2023, Embrace Living, based in Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded a $10,000 grant from the DuPage Foundation’s Community Needs Grant Program. The grant will be used for technology education for Embrace Living residents. Also supporting the project are the Beth and Daniel Maguire Family Fund, Pane E Pesci Fund and an anonymous donor…

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A Journey of Hope and Teamwork: Emmaus Homes Clients Score Points at Special Olympics

By CHHSM Staff | January 11, 2024

Clients from Emmaus Homes in St. Louis displayed their pursuit of bright futures in October, when they embarked on an inspiring journey to the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament in Jefferson City, MO. Held Oct. 28, the event raised nearly $7,000 for Southern Missouri Special Olympics. The event gathered more than 100 participants on 20 teams.…

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