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Earlier this year, Embrace Living Communities (ELC) in Oak Brook, Ill., applied for a grant through the Barrington Area Community Foundation to purchase a projector and screen to be used in community spaces at its Greencastle of Barrington community. The mission of the Barrington Area Community Foundation (BACF) is to address the unmet needs of…
United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes) is proud to announce that Lauren Clark, executive director of community & home-based services for Kindred Place at Annville, Pa., and Kindred Place at Harrisburg, Pa., has been awarded Leader of the Year as part of the LeadingAge PA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Awards. This award recognizes her exceptional…
By Dominic Trabosci, Phoebe Ministries Phoebe Allentown (Pa.) hosted a four-hour Health & Wellness Fair at the end of May 2025 featuring insightful vendors, health screenings, food, and fun. Free for all employees and residents, the fair saw representatives from various health-related organizations offering information about their services to attendees. Among those in attendance were…
On Saturday, June 21, Isaiah 58 Ministries in St. Louis hosted its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration that brought together neighbors, volunteers, families, and friends for an unforgettable day of joy, reflection, and community—despite the searing heat. The day was filled with the sounds of laughter, music, and conversation as guests enjoyed great food and fellowship. Plates…
“Coal miner’s helmet,” yells out Lucille Hilger, a resident at Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park, Ill., while throwing a right hook. “Baseball cap,” adds Terri Seperich as she hits the speed bag. Their classmates chime in, answering the question posed by instructor Conor Cook: “Name a type of headwear.” As Bananarama plays in the background and gloves…
At Abernethy Laurels in Newton, N.C., every nurse’s story is meaningful — but some stories truly shine with inspiration. During May, National Nurses Month, Abernathy Laurels honored two extraordinary women, Alex Jefferson and Jennifer Carpenter, who began their journeys as certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and have risen into impactful leadership roles within its nursing team.…
Laurel’s Edge, a United Church Homes (UCH) affordable senior living community in Kennesaw, Ga., recently received a significant grant from the Cobb EMC Foundation to complete its long-awaited flooring replacement project. This latest support builds on the foundation’s ongoing commitment to Laurel’s Edge, marking a vital step toward enhancing the safety and well-being of residents…
Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), based in Long Beach, Calif., recently gathered community leaders, development partners, and residents together to celebrate the rededication of two RHF senior housing communities — Marple Manor and Ralston Tower, both in Modesto, Calif. The two communities just finished renovations amounting to $37 million, reflecting RHF’s commitment to keeping these communities…
EdenHill Communities of New Braunfels, Texas, was recognized for its community impact during LeadingAge Texas’ 2025 Annual Conference and Solutions EXPO, held May 19-21 in Austin. EdenHill received the Excellence in Community Impact Award. The seven categories of awards given by LeadingAge Texas spotlights the outstanding achievements of aging services professionals. The awards honor the…
Meredith Schell Fields, president and CEO of United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes), based in Camp Hill, Pa., recently announced that Craig Shelly has been named corporate compliance administrator for United Church of Christ Homes. Shelly brings 30 years of experience in long term care, with exceptional knowledge in operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic…
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