Posts Tagged ‘Retirement Housing Foundation’
Director of Corporate Records & Corporate Secretary: Retirement Housing Foundation
“The mission of RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation), a national non-profit organization, is to provide various housing options and services for older adults, low income families and persons with dicsabilities, in an environment which enhances their quality of life – physically, mentally, and spiritually. RHF is committed to serving its residents and their local communities.” Retirement…
Read MoreCHHSM Store Saves Members Money that can be Used for Ministry Instead
Sometimes Care Purchasing Services (CPS) — the group purchasing agent behind the CHHSM Store — provides much needed items at a cost savings during emergencies, as in the current COVID crisis. But other times, CHHSM members save money in quiet ways that can go unnoticed until the savings is realized. A good example of this…
Read MoreRetirement Housing Foundation and City of Pasadena Work Together to Preserve Affordable Housing
The Concord, a 149-unit affordable apartment community for low-income seniors, is scheduled to begin a $17 million renovation in mid-July. It is part of the Retirement Housing Foundation‘s (RHF) family of communities. Plans include renovating all common areas, adding a computer lab for residents and creating a media area. Additionally, the outdoor area will receive…
Read MoreRetirement Housing Foundation Stalwart Trnka dies at 90
The Rev. John Edward Trnka Sr., D.Min., age 90, of Newburgh, Ind., passed quietly from this life on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Trnka was known as many things: Reverend, Doctor, Air Force officer, Chaplain, mentor, friend, Diplomate, Chairman of the Board, Shriner, (Moolah, St Louis) Cardinals fan, Disney-lover,…
Read MoreAdvocacy Toolkit: June Release Features Needs and Care of Older Adults
The role of the church and its ministries in serving and advocating for the needs of older adults is the focus of the June installment of the Be A Voice Advocacy Health and Human Services Toolkit. A project of the UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) and Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM)…
Read MoreUCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries Releases Statement on ‘Pandemic of Systemic Racism’
The Board and staff of the UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) recently released a statement calling systemic racism a pandemic and pledging an increased financial commitment, additional programming, and a larger focus on advocacy work to end systemic racism. The statement was issued at the end of the Board’s virtual Zoom…
Read MoreSending Mother’s Day Love with Flowers
During Mother’s Day weekend, moms and grandmas across the country — including in several Retirement Housing Foundation affordable housing communities — received a lovely surprise. Thanks to a partnership between CPS — the group purchasing agent behind the CHHSM Store — and Lowe’s, these mothers and grandmothers received surprise flower baskets. The arrangements were delivered…
Read MoreCPS Partnership to Bring Joy on Mother’s Day to Moms in Affordable Housing Communities
A unique partnership between CPS — the group purchasing agent behind the CHHSM Store — and Lowe’s will spread a little floral sunshine to mothers and grandmothers across the country who live in retirement communities and may be feeling isolated during the pandemic crisis. Among the communities receiving flower baskets for residents will be several…
Read MorePresident and CEO: Retirement Housing Foundation
President and CEO: Retirement Housing Foundation Retirement Housing Foundation is a national non-profit organization that provides housing and services to more than 22,500 older adults, low-income families, and persons with disabilities. With 197 communities in 29 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a national staff of 2,900, Retirement Housing Foundation…
Read MoreBe A Voice Toolkit Installment Focuses on Affordable Housing and Homelessness Advocacy
The dire need for affordable housing for families and older adults exists in every city and town in the United States. Many CHHSM organizations provide affordable housing in their communities, but what they are able to offer pales in comparison to the need. The experiences of UCC-related Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), headquartered in Long Beach,…
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