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United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes) is proud to announce that Lauren Clark, executive director of community & home-based services for Kindred Place at Annville, Pa., and Kindred Place at Harrisburg, Pa., has been awarded Leader of the Year as part of the LeadingAge PA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Awards. This award recognizes her exceptional…
By Dominic Trabosci, Phoebe Ministries Phoebe Allentown (Pa.) hosted a four-hour Health & Wellness Fair at the end of May 2025 featuring insightful vendors, health screenings, food, and fun. Free for all employees and residents, the fair saw representatives from various health-related organizations offering information about their services to attendees. Among those in attendance were…
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.…
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Orion Family Services Receives Grant from Green Bay Packers Foundation - CHHSM
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Orion Family Services, based in Madison, Wis., has been awarded a $4,500 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation as part of the Foundation’s annual grant cycle. The grant will be used to support...