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Kay Strank, who has a smartphone, laptop and tablet, knows firsthand how Skype can be used to keep in touch with family members. Now, the 76-year-old is part of an intergenerational program at Patriot Ridge Community in Fairborn, Ohio, that uses Skype, a video conferencing app, to connect residents with students more than 20 miles…
When staffers at United Church of Christ-related Patriot Ridge Community, a senior living community in Fairborn, Ohio, were challenged to create innovative programming for the residents, one of the activities they created was guaranteed to turn ageism on its ear: Camp Ageless, a one-day, intergenerational event. The third annual camp took place Aug. 4 on…
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In this month's column, Jamar Doyle reflects on the role of civic engagement in the life of faith-based health and human service organizations, the importance of advocacy as an extension of ministry, and the theological conviction that every person is created in the image of God. He posits that the way to put faith in action is by voting with l#BeAVoiceCHHSMCHHSM
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Over the past three months, I have reflected on the role of civic engagement in the life of faith-based health and human service organizations, the importance of advocacy as an extension of ministry, ...