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By Sheila Helgerson, executive director, Cornerstone Community Housing (CCH) in Baltimore, Md. The back door was open. Jim (case manager at CCH’s Earl’s Place) and I looked at each other and knew what had happened. Michael, known to everyone at Earl’s Place as “Irish Mike,” was gone. We ran down the street searching for an…
Orion Family Services, based in Madison, Wis., has been awarded a $4,500 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation as part of the Foundation’s annual grant cycle. The grant will be used to support the agency’s community-based mental health and family support services work throughout southern Wisconsin. “It was a competitive process, especially this year,…
Unleashing Potential (UP) has been selected as a 2026-2029 Core Funded Partner by the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund (CSF). This investment will strengthen Unleashing Potential’s ability to provide students and families with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. Through this partnership, UP will continue expanding access to programs that promote educational…
For patients facing cancer, heart disease, neurological conditions and other serious illnesses, clinical trials can offer access to a promising new treatment while helping researchers learn more about how to prevent, diagnose and treat those conditions in the future. Yet access to those opportunities often depends on where a patient receives care. A national analysis of cancer…
Embrace Living Communities (ELC), based in Oak Brook, Ill., assumed property management Sept. 1, 2026, of Brementowne Manor Senior Apartments in Tinley Park, Ill. Built in 1982, Brementowne Manor is a three-story, 106-unit HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) subsidized affordable housing community serving older adults. The property is owned by Brementowne Manor, Inc.,…
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…
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Parkvue Community at Catawba Island Receives Grant from County Community Foundation - CHHSM
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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 Co...