Anti-Racism Center

To be a disciple is to be anti-racist. Through self and communal reflection and by continuing to gather resources, ideas, and wisdom, we hope this online collection supports our journey on the road of justice and grace.

Advocacy Center

We partnered with the United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Ministries to bring you this advocacy toolkit. The issues raised here stem from the variety of services CHHSM organizations provide nationwide.

By the Numbers

Together, CHHSM’s more than 400 health and human service programs and communities provide $1 billion in uncompensated, charitable care. This includes:

Individuals

served including 21,490 children; 19,710 youth; 16,498 families; 33,581 older adults; and 3,717 veterans

Beds

operated in facilities providing acute, skilled nursing, and memory care

Residential Units

including 21,167 affordable housing units; 10,035 independent living units; and 3,219 assisted living units

People

with developmental disabilities received residential and non-residential services

Hours

of volunteer service provided

workers

employed across UCC health and human service ministries

Latest News

Mississippi’s ‘Your Barefoot Neighbor’ Rallies International Online Community in Massive Food Drive for Back Bay Mission

By Barb Powell | May 13, 2025

Not too long ago, Matthew Bounds was working in a regular job like the rest of us. But these days, he’s Your Barefoot Neighbor, an impactful online influencer who doles out easy-to-make, favorite hometown recipes and creates community. And as his most recent fundraiser for Back Bay Mission (BBM) in Biloxi, Miss., shows, that online…

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Through CHHSM Nollau To You, Hoyleton Staff Discovers Renewal and Purpose

By Barb Powell | May 13, 2025

A recent Council for Health and Human Service Ministries Nollau To You retreat at Hoyleton Child & Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill., gave team members — from direct care supervisors to executive staff — a unique opportunity to both recharge and increase their leadership skills. Held April 9 and 10, 2025, the four retreat…

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Archway’s Mosaic Campus Earns Multiple Honors for Community Impact, Affordability, and Historic Preservation

By Barb Powell | May 13, 2025

Archway Communities’ Mosaic Community Campus in Denver was recognized in April 2025 with multiple awards for its transformative approach to affordable housing, historic preservation and community revitalization. These statewide and local honors mark a major milestone for Archway Communities and the adaptive reuse project’s many partners, underscoring the impact of collaboration and mission-driven development.  Mosaic…

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From the President

May Celebrations: Honoring the Everyday Heroes of Justice, Care, and Healing

By Jamar Doyle | May 17, 2025

Earlier this month we celebrated Mother’s Day, a time to honor the love, labor, and sacrifices of the mothers and mother-figures in our lives. But while Mother’s Day is the most well-known May celebration, did you know this is a month rich with other vital recognitions? May is also Mental Health Awareness Month and National…

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