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UCC-related Bethany Children’s Home Provides Helping Hands to Migrant Children in Search of their Families

By CHHSM Staff | April 9, 2019

Imagine this scenario: you are 12 years old, and almost 2,000 miles away from the only home you’ve ever known. All you want is to be reunited with the family for whom you’ve traveled to the United States. To aid children like you, UCC-related Bethany Children’s Home in Womelsdorf, Pa., is providing shelter, resources and…

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Uplands Village a Community ‘Gone Wild’ in Caring for Environment

By Barb Powell | April 9, 2019

On the Cumberland Plateau in the eastern Tennessee town of Pleasant Hill, the strong-willed residents of the United Church of Christ’s Uplands Village have a long tradition of social justice activism. But theirs is not an abstract participation: close to home, Uplanders are passionate about saving the environment for the benefit of all God’s creatures.…

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Accolades are Evidence of UCC-related Oak Meadows’ Quality of Care

By CHHSM Staff | April 9, 2019

The first of April last year was a special date for CHHSM member Oak Meadows Senior Living in Oakdale, Minn. Not only was the date the 20th anniversary of Oak Meadows’ service to the community, but it also was “Oak Meadows Day” in Oakdale. The mayoral proclamation was just one of a collection of awards…

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Volunteers Instill Love of Reading in Students at UCC-related Hoffman Academy

By Barb Powell | April 9, 2019

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — I Can Read With My Eyes Shut, Dr. Seuss To celebrate and encourage the love of reading, UCC-related Hoffman Academy in Littlestown, Pa., was one of many schools across the country participating in…

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Local Partnership Helps UCC-related Advocate Aurora Health Better Serve Older Adults

By CHHSM Staff | April 8, 2019

Each day, more adults turn 65, qualifying for Medicare. U.S. Census Bureau statistics project that the 65-and-older population will reach 83.7 million by 2050, almost double from the 2012 level of 43.1 million. To serve the increasing older adult population, UCC-related Advocate Aurora Health — headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., and Chicago — is partnering with…

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UCC-related Emmaus Homes Celebrates 125 Years of Service to Persons with Disabilities

By CHHSM Staff | March 23, 2019

In an evening filled with history and special tributes, the 125th anniversary celebration of UCC-related Emmaus Homes in St. Charles, Mo., culminated Feb. 23 with a special gala event enjoyed by more than 200 attendees. From the start, the evening focused on the unique history of Emmaus Homes. “As soon as guests walked in, they…

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Ambassadors Provide Companionship to New Residents at UCC-related Fairhaven Community

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 21, 2019

Many of the residents of United Church Homes’ Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, serve as friendship ambassadors for new residents. The purpose of the Fairhaven Community Friendship Ambassador Program is to provide companionship, comfort, hospitality, service and abundant life to friends and neighbors who have chosen Fairhaven as their home on life’s journey. Ambassadors…

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UCC-related Embrace Living Communities and Advocate Aurora Team Up to Serve Older Adults

By CHHSM Staff | March 21, 2019

Years ago, Betty decided to make her home at Greencastle of Kenwood, one of 34 Embrace Living Communities. Today, in addition to living in an affordable, welcoming home, Betty is also getting the benefit of a partnership between two CHHSM Ministries, Embrace Living Communities and Advocate Aurora Health, that enhances her lifestyle with healthy living.…

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Peppermint Ridge Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Persons with Disabilities

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 21, 2019

UCC-related Peppermint Ridge in Corona, Calif., kicked off its 60th Anniversary celebration Feb. 2 with “60 Years of Dreams Realized,” an evening of music, dinner, heartfelt speeches, and an auction held at nearby Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco, Calif. The Ridge, which helps empower persons with disabilities through a variety of activities and types…

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UCC’s Cedar Community Resident-Led Group Explores and Fosters Diversity

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 21, 2019

UCC-related Cedar Community in West Bend, Wis., began hosting an annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in 2015, an event originally organized by resident the Rev. Ralph Faisst. That celebration sparked the interest of then ministry director, the Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, who was interested in further exploring racial diversity and issues surrounding the topic. After…

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