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Phoebe Ministries Announces Staff Changes

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 2, 2018

Allentown, PA – Phoebe Ministries announces the following changes in staffing: Brynn Buskirk, was promoted to Vice President, Marketing and External Relations for Phoebe Ministries. In this role she is responsible for all marketing, communications, and sales endeavors for the organization, as well as the strategic vision for the Phoebe Institute on Aging. A trained…

Bethany Children’s Home ‘Edgers’ Rappel from the Clouds to Raise Funds

By Barb Powell | October 1, 2018

Participants in the 2018 Over the Edge (OTE) fund raiser for the UCC’s Bethany Children’s Home in Womelsdorf, Pa., reached new heights at the Sept. 21 event as they rappelled down 18 stories to greet cheering fans below. The third annual event — which even drew Spiderman — was held at Abraham Lincoln Towers in…

United Church Homes and Services Practices Love of Neighbor in Response to Hurricane Florence

By Barb Powell | October 1, 2018

When partners need help, United Church Homes and Services responds. In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the United Church of Christ’s regional Southern Conference and its Disaster Ministries sent out an all-church call for 500 Emergency Clean-up Buckets. The Newton, N.C., CHHSM member quickly organized efforts within its communities. “United Church Homes and Services is…

Embrace Living Communities Named One of the 2018 Best Workplaces for Aging Services by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 28, 2018

Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have honored Embrace Living Communities as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces for Aging Services. The ranking considered more than 162,000 employee surveys from companies in the Aging Services industry. Great Place to Work, a global people analytics and consulting firm, evaluated more than 50 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These…

Crossroad’s Rider Honored with Life of Service Award

By Barb Powell | September 25, 2018

Randall J. Rider, president and CEO of CHHSM member Crossroad Child & Family Services in Fort Wayne, Ind., is a recipient of the Cathy Graham Life of Service Award. The first-ever award, given Sept. 18 by the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy (IARCA), is named for its highly-respected past executive director, Cathy Graham.…

CHHSM to be Presenting Sponsor of UCC’s Biennial General Synod

By Barb Powell | September 12, 2018

The Council for Health and Human Service Ministries announced today (Sept. 12) that it is the Presenting Sponsor of the United Church of Christ’s General Synod 32, to be held June 21-25, 2019, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wis. The theme of Synod will be “Shine!” based on Matthew 5:16. “CHHSM member ministries are…

CHHSM President and CEO Keynotes United Church Homes and Services Foundation Event

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 12, 2018

Michael J. Readinger, president and CEO of CHHSM, delivered the keynote Sept. 11 at a special dinner hosted by CHHSM member United Church Homes and Services (UCHS) of Newton, N.C. The annual Julius Society dinner was held at UCHS’ Abernethy Laurels. The UCHS Julius Society consists of members who have chosen to support the mission…

United Church Homes’ Center for Abundant Aging recognized with LeadingAge Ohio Aging Services Impact Award

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 7, 2018

United Church Homes’ Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging is the recipient of the 2018 Aging Services Impact Award from LeadingAge Ohio, a nonprofit trade association that represents nonprofit senior living organizations in more than 150 Ohio towns and cities. Center Executive Director the Rev. Beth Long-Higgins and United Church Homes President and CEO…

CHHSM Store Means Added Value in Vendor Selection for CHHSM Members

By CHHSM Staff | September 7, 2018

At UCC-related Carmel Valley Manor, a CHHSM ministry in Carmel, Calif., one of the many items on Brian Rasmussen’s plate is appliances. As director of capital planning, he always has a watchful eye on expenses in order to make sure the community’s residents have access to the best amenities possible. The CHHSM Store helps him…

Nollau To You Participants Discover Servant Leadership, the Sacred Hidden in the Ordinary

By Barb Powell | September 7, 2018

“You really mean this vision, mission and values stuff. We really walk the talk!” These words summarize reactions the Rev. Kenneth Daniel heard from United Church Homes staff as they finished CHHSM’s Nollau To You training seminars. The sessions were held in January and June for middle managers in UCH’s residential, healthcare, and affordable housing…

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