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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…
Youth participating in a new high school internship program at Clay Street Table in Portland, Ore., received a special boost, thanks to a retreat held July 11, 2026, at Clay Street. Founding Director the Rev. Paul Davis and CHHSM’s the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry—associate for advocacy and leadership development—went through many phases of planning a…
United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes), based in Camp Hill, Pa., recently unveiled a new logo and website design, part of an overall updated rebranding program. But the planning did not happen overnight; rather, it is an ongoing, thoughtful, faith-inspired process that has taken several years. “UCC Homes actually began our journey to a…
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…
Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, N.C., today announced that 14 of the health system’s hospitals were named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to delivering world-class care close to home. The annual list recognizes hospitals that excel in delivering high-quality care across a range of specialties, procedures…
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 Community Foundation (OCCF) to support enhancements to the assisted living outdoor deck, a popular gathering space for residents and their families. The Ottawa County Community Foundation…
CHHSM is inviting proposals for workshops for the 2027 Annual Gathering, to be held March 16-18, 2027, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Houston-Greenway Plaza. Moving forward with courage and hope is the emphasis of the gathering, based on its theme, “To the Stars through Difficulties.” The theme recalls not only Houston’s nickname—Space City— but the human…
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United Church Homes’ Laurel’s Edge affordable housing community in Kennesaw, Ga., has received support from the Cobb EMC (Electric Membership Corporation) Foundation to enhance resident safety and...