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Thanks to a successful partnership between Hoyleton Youth and Family Services of Collinsville, Ill., and a local library, residents in the surrounding communities are benefiting from increased services. In February, Katie Heaton, assistant director of the Mississippi Valley Library District, received the Hoyleton Youth and Family Services’ Empowerment Champion Award at its honors banquet. Here…
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Building on its legacy as a nonprofit, faith-based organization, the EveryAge Foundation, located in Newton, N.C., has chosen the Rev. Thad S. Austin, Ph.D., as its new vice-president of philanthropy. Rev. Austin brings more than 15 years of experience in fundraising, strategic evaluation, creative problem-solving, and building and managing high-performing teams to his new role.…
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Matt Hrabak, culinary services coordinator at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, Minn., recently was honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the District F Caregiver of the Year Award. The District Caregiver of the Year Award honors individuals in older adult services who demonstrate exceptional commitment to older adults as well as enhance and enrich the quality of…
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Following a nationwide search, EveryAge, based in Newton, N.C., has selected Tammy H. Jones as its chief financial officer. Jones has been an EveryAge employee since 2010, when she joined the organization as a staff accountant. In 2013, she was promoted to controller, a role she held until being named CFO. Prior to her tenure…
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By Carrie Sturn, marketing director, Cedar Community. Used by permission. The Assignment West Bend East and West High School (Wisconsin) seniors Gianna Hemauer, Owen Kolkema, Alex Lance, Monique Schnabel, Erica Thill, and Jake Williams are all enrolled in their schools’ Biomedical Innovations course. The group was tasked with the mission to redesign a healthcare space…
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United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is well-known as a provider of affordable housing, independent living, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitative care and memory care to thousands of older adults. But now, it’s expanding its services to provide assistance to older adults wishing to age in place. For UCH, said Terry Spitznagel, senior…
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By Kendall Curtis, marketing associate, Archway Communities. Reprinted with permission. This month at 40 West Residences — part of Archway Communities based in Lakewood, Colo. — residents will experience events and services themed around Black History Month. I wanted to meet with Daquisha ‘DQ’ Durrah, supportive services coordinator, about the importance of this theme and…
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The Board of Directors of United Caring Services, based in Evansville, Ind., is pleased to announce that Va Cun is UCS’ new executive director. She began her new role Feb. 8. Cun’s career spans academia, higher education administration, and the nonprofit sector. The unifying themes of her professional work are equity and social justice. Moreover, she…
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Unleashing Potential’s Chief Program Officer Gloria Hampton recently was honored by the Missouri Afterschool Network with the Outstanding Afterschool Professional Award for her work with Unleashing Potential’s programs that focus on socio-emotional success and Science, Technology, Engineering, Cultural Arts and Math (STEAM) in diverse neighborhoods in St. Louis. The Outstanding Afterschool Professional award is presented to…
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Orion Family Services in Madison, Wis., values the importance of an organizational culture that reflects diversity, equity, and inclusion in operations, across staff, and in service delivery. In a demonstration of commitment to these values, Orion provides staff with paid time to be spent engaging in activities that involve or reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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Hoffman Homes Resident Finds Comfort, Connection through Magee the Horse - CHHSM
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In 2019, Diakonie ran an endearing story about Magee, a registered American Paint Horse who had just completed his trial period and become part of Hoffman Homes for Youth’s Equine-Assisted Therapy P...