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By Sheila Halverson, executive director, CCH This is a story of what happens at Cornerstone Community Housing (CCH) in Baltimore when compassion, consistency, and community come together. Twenty-seven years after leaving Earl’s Place in Baltimore, one of its first residents, Douglas, called the office, not because he needed help, but because he wanted to help…
Voices of Embrace is a new campaign at Embrace Living Communities, headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill. The campaign is dedicated to lifting the lived experiences of residents and the staff who walk alongside them every day. These stories reflect something deeper than housing, they speak about dignity, belonging, growth, and opportunity. One story that beautifully…
Advocate Health announced March 26, 2026, that it will launch the nation’s largest hospital-based drone delivery network, transforming how many of its patients receive prescriptions and home health supplies, while also reducing turnaround time for lab results, which are vital to timely diagnosis and treatment. Through a contract with Zipline, Advocate Health will bring this vision…
Bethany Children’s Home in Wolmelsdorf, Pa., announced in October 2025 that Nick Hill, currently deputy chief executive officer, will assume the role of chief executive officer on July 1, 2026. Hill will succeed Dr. Joseph Birli, who has led the organization for the past six years. “Though change can be difficult, transitioning from Bethany as…
Cedar Community in West Bend, Wis., is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there are more than 15,000 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the United States,…
EHM Senior Solutions, based in Saline, Mich.—formerly known as Evangelical Homes of Michigan—has announced a new partnership with United Church Homes Management (UCHM), a subsidiary of United Church Homes based in Marion, Ohio. Through this collaboration, UCHM will provide comprehensive sales and marketing services to support EHM’s continued growth and long-term sustainability across its service…
Darlene Sowell, president and CEO of Unleashing Potential (UP)in St. Louis, recently announced that she will retire May 29, 2026. “After 17 years of devotion to the mission of Unleashing Potential, it is time for me to pursue the next chapter of relaxation, family and friends,” Sowell said. “Serving in this position has truly been…
By Nicole Lynch, Emmaus Homes, St. Charles, Mo. Disability Rights Legislative Day is held each year at the Missouri State Capitol as a way for people with disabilities, their friends, allies, and care providers to advocate directly to state legislators. In addition to meeting in the Capitol, small groups also meet with their local state legislators…
At Deaconess Nurse Ministry in St. Louis, compassion isn’t just wellness screenings. It’s about the whole person. One population often served includes U.S. service veterans. One in five U.S. veterans experience homelessness at some point in their lives. Doc, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran and former medic, knows this struggle all too well. Known as “Doc”…
The Board of Directors of Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, Tenn., have announced the appointment of Marshal Huddleston as president and CEO, concluding a rigorous and comprehensive search process. The Board emphasized that this decision followed careful evaluation of numerous highly qualified candidates, underscoring Uplands Village’s commitment to strong, mission-driven leadership. “Selecting the right leader…
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Wonder, Hope, Surprise Mark First Nollau Leadership Retreat of Class of 2027 - CHHSM
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The first retreat of CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute’s class of 2027 met May 18-21, 2026, at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio. Participants arrived with feelings of anticipation and not quite ...