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Back Bay Executive Director Graham to Retire in December

By Barb Powell | April 8, 2020

The Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., has announced that the Rev. Alice Graham, Ph.D., executive director, is retiring. Her last day will be Dec. 31, 2020. Graham has been executive director of Back Bay since 2015. During her time at Back Bay, Graham has developed program initiatives that move clients from receiving emergency assistance…

New Advocacy Toolkit Installment Features Comprehensive Reproductive Health

By Barb Powell | April 8, 2020

The role of the church in advocating for reproductive health care is the focus of the April installment of the Be A Voice Advocacy Health and Human Services Toolkit. A joint project of the UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries and its Justice and Witness Ministries office in Washington, D.C., the toolkit offers…

United Church Funds and UCC Cornerstone Fund Create Online Videos for Church Leaders

By Guest Contributor | April 6, 2020

The Rev. Charles Buck, president and CEO of United Church Funds (UCF), has announced a new series of 10-minute video resources produced in conjunction with the UCC’s Cornerstone Fund. The two financial ministries have created the videos specifically for church leaders and members dealing with financial matters: 10 Best Practices for a Financially Healthy Congregation…

United Church Homes Accepting Medical Supply Donations for COVID-19 Response

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | April 3, 2020

United Church Homes and its nursing and assisted living communities are accepting donations of needed medical supplies as the state and nation prepare for an anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases. The supplies will to help protect vulnerable older adults and healthcare teams in UCH’s 10 skilled nursing communities as they work with local hospitals to…

CPS Has Short-Term Solutions for Linen and Scrubs Cleaning during Pandemic

By CHHSM Staff | April 3, 2020

Care Purchasing Service (CPS), the group purchasing partner of the CHHSM Store, has information about COVID-19 compliant cleaning of scrubs and linen washing processes through its vendor, Medtegrity. In addition to its long-term services, the vendor also has shorter term services developed specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact Natalia Hernandez, 561.894.7611, CHHSM’s client account manager,…

Roundup of Links and Fact Sheets on CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program

By CHHSM Staff | April 1, 2020

The United Church of Christ, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Network of Jewish Community Service Agencies are among the many groups who today (April 1) released information and helpful web links to materials related to the recently-passed CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program. From the UCC Heather Kimmel, the…

Lake Prince Woods Resident Sews to Serve

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | April 1, 2020

By Joy Cline A lifetime of sewing has led resident Mildred Hall to fulfilling a purpose at Lake Prince Woods, a continuing care community of United Church Homes and Services in Suffolk, Va. In a short period of time, Hall has sewn more than 50 face masks and donated them to the community. The spread…

Crossroad Finds Solution to Employee Health Care Coverage through UCC Pension Boards

By Barb Powell | March 26, 2020

Continually increasing health care costs have meant increasing health insurance premiums for many CHHSM members. Crossroad Child & Family Services in Fort Wayne, Ind., found a solution for its employees through the Pensions Boards — United Church of Christ. Several years ago, Crossroad had been faced with the difficult decision of removing spousal coverage and…

CHHSM Board Elects New Members, Announces Officers During Annual Gathering

By Barb Powell | March 26, 2020

During the Annual Business Meeting of its 82nd Annual Gathering, the UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries announced new officers and welcomed new board members. Held in Memphis, Tenn., the Annual Gathering was held March 3-5, 2020. The new Chair of CHHSM’s Board of Directors is Abby Drane, president and CEO of Seven…

Alumna Betty Mull shares fond memories of life at Bethany Children’s Home

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 25, 2020

By Jennifer Koch, archivist at UCC-related Bethany Children’s Home in Womelsdorf, Pa. Koch recently sat down with former Bethany resident Betty Mull, her brother Edward, and their family. Betty came to Bethany at the age of 2, in 1927. Below are some of Betty’s thoughts and memories of Bethany. Edward also chimes in from time…

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