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Clients from Emmaus Homes in St. Louis displayed their pursuit of bright futures in October, when they embarked on an inspiring journey to the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament in Jefferson City, MO. Held Oct. 28, the event raised nearly $7,000 for Southern Missouri Special Olympics. The event gathered more than 100 participants on 20 teams.…
by MacKenzie Barber, development manager, Emmaus Homes. Reprinted with permission. Life is a journey filled with transitions, challenges, and triumphs. That fact is played out in CHHSM agencies every day, including Emmaus Homes in St. Louis. For new resident Brandon and his family, one transition became a heartfelt chapter that embodies the essence of love,…
The United Church of Christ’s 34th General Synod, held June 30-July 4 in Indianapolis, brought church members together from across the country to celebrate the call of God — based on Isaiah 43 — to make all things new. And the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries was integral to the entire event.…
Beginning with the opening worship and concluding with closing worship, the UCC’s General Synod — which takes place June 30-July 4 in Indianapolis — will feature many of the gifts of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) and its members. The theme of this year’s Synod is “Making All Things New,” based…
Connection. If one word can sum up three days of worship, workshops, keynotes, meetings, and social gatherings, it’s connection — at least in terms of the 85th Annual Gathering of the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, themed “Together through Mountains and Valleys” and held March 7-9 in Denver. “The 85th Annual Gathering…
Written by Dr. Rachel C. Morgan, founder and CEO of the Adam Morgan Foundation (AMF) and adjunct assistant professor at University of Missouri at St. Louis. Reprinted with permission. The Adam Morgan Foundation’s (AMF) Technology 4 Independence pilot program was launched, with the support of the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board, in the fall of 2020.…
UCC-related Emmaus Homes — a CHHSM member helping people with developmental disabilities in St. Charles, Mo. — recently celebrated National Direct Service Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week by honoring five of its outstanding service employees, culminating in its naming Deanna Robinson Emmaus’ Direct Service Professional of the Year. Robinson was honored for work exemplifying all…
By Nick Quargnenti, marketing coordinator for Emmaus Homes. This article first appeared in Emmaus’ Summer 2021 issue of The Messenger. Reprinted with permission. Emmaus Direct Support Lead Natasha has recently given the phrase “Work That Matters” a whole new meaning at Emmaus. Natasha is always excited to teach valuable lessons to Brad and all of…
Inspirational, motivational, soul-feeding … and just plain fun. These are some of the words used by attendees to describe the recently concluded 83rd Annual Gathering of the UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, held virtually March 2-4, 2021. Attendance records were shattered at the three-day event: some 335 CHHSM members and friends registered…
Margaret M. Schultz, 88, the first woman to serve as administrator of Emmaus Homes, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at Cedarcrest Manor, Washington, Mo. Born Dec. 7, 1932, in Charlotte, Mo., Schultz was the daughter of the late George and Mathilda Louisa (nee Rohlfing). Shauna O’Toole, director of development at Emmaus, wrote the following article,…
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A recent CHHSM Nollau To You retreat with CHHSM member Cape Albeon, an EverTrue (formerly Lutheran Senior Services) community in Valley Spring, Mo., brought respite and an opportunity to re-engage and...