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By Carrie Sturn, Senior Marketing Director, Cedar Community From recycled bags comes purpose and connection. On Monday mornings, as many as a dozen women gather around tables in the Bistro at the Cedar Ridge Campus of Cedar Community in West Bend, Wis., to flatten, cut, and knot plastic grocery bags. They call themselves the “Bag…
By Taylor New, marketing & development coordinator, Back Bay Mission Nathan was previously unsheltered, living in his car. Today, he has a place to call home thanks to Back Bay Mission (BBM) in Biloxi, Miss. An absolute joy to have around campus, Nathan received wrap-around services in BBM’s Micah Day Center after becoming displaced and…
The water was full of cardboard boats, laughter, and unforgettable moments as students, families, volunteers, and community supporters gathered in July for Unleashing Potential’s Third Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex in St. Louis. What began as sheets of cardboard and rolls of duct tape transformed into creative, one-of-a-kind boats thanks to…
Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), based in Long Beach, Calif., recently gathered for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony marking the opening of Congregational Place in Chula Vista, Calif., a thoughtfully designed 55‑unit affordable senior housing community serving adults age 55 and above. Community Congregational Development Corporation (CCDC), Consolidated Contracting, and Studio E Architects, USA collaborated with RHF to…
Every Child’s Hope in St. Louis has named Gabriella Harms as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Harms brings extensive leadership experience in child welfare, behavioral health, residential treatment, education, and organizational operations. Throughout her career, she has focused on strengthening programs, improving outcomes for children and families, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring quality and…
Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, N.C., today announced that 14 of the health system’s hospitals were named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to delivering world-class care close to home. The annual list recognizes hospitals that excel in delivering high-quality care across a range of specialties, procedures…
United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is pleased to announce that The Parkvue Community on Catawba Island in Port Clinton, Ohio, has received a $2,000 grant award from the Ottawa County Community Foundation (OCCF) to support enhancements to the assisted living outdoor deck, a popular gathering space for residents and their families. The Ottawa County Community Foundation…
Michelle Just, president and CEO of Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, is the recipient of the 2026 Arizona LeadingAge Award of Honor, the organization’s highest individual recognition and one of the most prestigious honors in the field of aging services. The Award of Honor recognizes an executive leader who has demonstrated an exemplary career of service,…
For the past four years, Doorways in St. Louis has participated in the SURE Housing Initiative, a national research project exploring how stable housing improves the health and well-being of people living with HIV. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau, the initiative brought together 10 organizations across the country to study the…
Hoyleton Youth and Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill.,is pleased to announce the addition of three accomplished leaders to its executive team, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care, strengthening operations, and advancing its mission of helping children, families, and communities thrive. Amy Hanson has joined Hoyleton as director of child welfare, Joseph (Joe)…
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