CHHSM Staff
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)…
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…
United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, and Plymouth Place of La Grange Park, Ill.—both faith-inspired nonprofit, mission driven, older adult living and services CHHSM organizations—have entered a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The goal is to explore collaborative opportunities that advance their shared missions and strengthen their respective organizations. The agreement follows more…
CHHSM is calling on all graduates of CHHSM’s leadership programs—including the Transformational Leadership Project (TLP) (begun in 1996), the Ecumenical Leadership Institute (ELI) (1998), the Faith Based Leadership Institute (FBLI) (2004), and the Nollau Leadership Institute (begun in 2010)—to help discern ways to support and connect the vast leadership alumni community. “Our leadership alumni actively bring…
Champ Homes in Hyannis, Mass., is undertaking a major $5 million initiative to replace its failing main building with two new structures, including a Campus Hub, and address essential upgrades across the campus. This strategic will help create a stronger, more sustainable future for Champ Homes and its clients. The new design consolidates key services…
The Good Samaritan Home, Inc. (Good Sam) in Evansville, Ind., has committed $1 million to launch a new internship and faculty program in partnership with the University of Southern Indiana (USI), expanding mental health and social services for underserved communities in southwestern Indiana. The gift will create hands-on learning experiences for social work students while…
Right before the July 4 weekend, nearly 200 UCAN youth, age 16 to 25, took a pledge to be ambassadors of peace, and to help be the solution to gun violence in their Chicago communities. The Ambassadors of Peace program is part of UCAN’s ongoing efforts to work with underserved youth. UCAN hosted the pledge…
Jamar Doyle, president and CEO of the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) announced recently that CHHSM is actively searching to fill the role of vice president and COO. CHHSM has contracted with Janus Small Associates (JSA) to lead the search. The role of vice president and COO is vital in helping…
Carolina SeniorCare—New Bern (N.C.), part of EveryAge based in Newton, N.C., held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 18, 2025, to celebrate its newly completed center. The event featured remarks Justine Cabrera, EveryAge center administrator; Kevin Roberts, New Bern Chamber president & CEO; Lee Syria, EveryAge president & CEO; Jeffrey T. Odham, Mayor of New Bern; Sabrena Lea, Medicaid…
Shannon Snyder, senior executive director of EHM Senior Solutions, and Thomas Morales, EHM’s Redies Unit Manager, were recognized May 20 during LeadingAge Michigan’s 2025 Member Awards Gala in Kalamazoo, Mich. Snyder received the Leadership in Action Award, while Morales took home the Outstanding Mentor Award. The annual awards have several categories. The various winners were nominated…
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