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Back Bay Mission (BBM) in Biloxi, Miss., is always looking for ways to better serve its community. Over the past year, it has seen a significant increase in the number of individuals and families turning to its Client-Choice Food Pantry for assistance. To meet this growing need, BBM recently streamlined its shopping process in the pantry to serve people…
This spring heralded the start of construction of the long-awaited bridge and walking trails project at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville, Pa. The project includes a new pedestrian bridge over Williamson Road and paved walking trails that will connect all four neighborhoods on St. Paul’s 600+ acres campus: The Villas, The Heritage, The…
Cedar Community in West Bend, Wis., recently awarded its third annual Carl Ziegler Scholarships to various staff members. Begun in the memory of Prof. Carl Ziegler (July 19, 1940-April 19, 2021)—a faithful friend and supporter of Cedar Community for many years— the scholarship fund was created thanks to a generous gift from his estate. Ben…
Following the retirement announcement of long-time President and CEO Darlene Sowell, who retired May 29, 2026, the St. Louis-based Unleashing Potential (UP) board of directors has selected Bridget Jones to lead the agency through its next chapter. From St. Louis, Bridget Jones holds an M.B.A. degree from Webster University and an undergraduate degree in psychology…
Embrace Living, based in Oak Brook, Ill, recently secured several grants that will enhance the lives of residents throughout its communities. Funding from the American Water Charitable Foundation will support water-saving upgrades at Greencastle of Sterling through the installation of EPA WaterSense® showerheads, promoting both sustainability and affordability. Thanks to Northwestern Medicine, residents at Immanuel…
Archway Communities, based in Lakewood, Colo., recently announced that it has received $2.72 million in housing tax credits from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, the allocating agency for housing tax credits in Colorado. The credits will go toward financing the transformation of two former dormitory buildings on the former Johnson & Wales University Campus…
United Church Homes (UCH) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from The McGregor Foundation to support educational programming for low-income older adults living at South Haven Woods, a UCH affordable housing community in Bedford, Ohio. The funding will launch a new series of health, wellness and enrichment programs designed to help residents age safely, independently…
Archway Communities, based in Lakewood, Colo., is teaming up with affordable housing non-profit, the Valley Housing Fund of Gunnison, Colo., to build workforce and middle-income housing in Gunnison, Colorado. The new project will provide 40-75 affordable rental homes in north Gunnison. “We’re incredibly excited about the sale of the Wilson parcel to Archway Communities,” said…
By Sheila Helgerson, executive director of Cornerstone Community Housing, Baltimore He was 68 years old when he got his first apartment. Not his first nice apartment. Not his first apartment after a setback. His first apartment—ever. For most of his life, he moved between shelters, temporary rooms, the streets, and incarceration. Stability was never something…
The Chapel Council at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, Minn., is always looking for ways to increase community outreach. One way is by donating funds collected from chapel attendees to worthwhile causes. In April 2026, the council donated April’s collection to the local women’s shelter, a vital community resource in Rochester. A total of $517.50 was…
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