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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…
Carolina SeniorCare—New Bern (N.C.), part of EveryAge based in Newton, N.C., held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 18, 2025, to celebrate its newly completed center. The event featured remarks Justine Cabrera, EveryAge center administrator; Kevin Roberts, New Bern Chamber president & CEO; Lee Syria, EveryAge president & CEO; Jeffrey T. Odham, Mayor of New Bern; Sabrena Lea, Medicaid…
Eager participants in this year’s Nollau Leadership Institute class arrived at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio, in May for the first retreat of the year. Held May 19-23, 2025, the retreat gathered people from across the UCC, from CHHSM organizations and chaplaincies to the UCC’s national setting, regional conferences, and seminaries. By week’s end, the…
Answering a call from the Southern New England Conference of the UCC (SNEUCC), CHHSM brought a leadership retreat to the full SNEUCC conference staff in early April. The one-day event included both leadership development and time for personal growth and reflection for staff members who’ve hit the ground running in their conference roles. SNEUCC is…
Staff members at UCAN in Chicago usually find the day-to-day realities of direct client service rewarding, but the work also can be exhausting. A CHHSM-led Nollau To You retreat April 16 helped staff members connect with their spirituality and professional purpose in support of their work with youth, families, and the community. “Purpose and Peace:…
Shannon Snyder, senior executive director of EHM Senior Solutions, and Thomas Morales, EHM’s Redies Unit Manager, were recognized May 20 during LeadingAge Michigan’s 2025 Member Awards Gala in Kalamazoo, Mich. Snyder received the Leadership in Action Award, while Morales took home the Outstanding Mentor Award. The annual awards have several categories. The various winners were nominated…
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…
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Archway Communities, based in Lakewood, Colo., is teaming up with affordable housing non-profit, the Valley Housing Fund of Gunnison, Colo., to build workforce and middle-income housing in Gunnison, C...