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Champ Homes Helps Save Lucas’s Life

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

In his early 30s, Lucas returned home after two years of being unhoused. He was weary and burdened by anxiety. At his mother’s urging, he sought help from Champ Homes in Hyannis, Mass., and by the time he walked through the doors, the toll of instability and isolation was unmistakable. Once at Champ Homes, Lucas…

‘Heritage in Motion’ Brings Wellness, Teamwork, and Results to St. Paul’s Senior Living Community

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

From January through early April, residents in The Heritage, part of St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville, Pa., took part in “Heritage in Motion,” a wellness challenge that brought steady movement, friendly competition, and a renewed sense of energy to daily life. Created by VNA Alliance, the program officially kicked off Jan. 5 with…

Plymouth Place Among First to Offer ‘Tango Belt’ Technology to Help Prevent Injuries from Falls

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

For older adults, few risks are as life-altering as a fall. A single misstep can change everything — independence, confidence, even longevity. Falls are the number one reason older adults move from independent living to assisted living, and hip fractures often mark a dramatic turning point. In many cases, people never fully recover. At Plymouth Place…

Every Child’s Hope Scholarship Recipient Uses Education to Pay it Forward

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

“Genuinely, I would not have been able to pursue my master’s degree if not for Every Child’s Hope and the scholarship from the Carroll family,” says Jen*, a 24-year-old graduate student and former Every Child’s Hope’s Steppingstone resident who benefited from ECH’s Eugene Carol Scholarship Fund. “It’s lifted a massive amount of weight and offered freedom to…

Back Bay Mission Embarks on Housing Recovery Partnership with BankPlus

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

Written by Samantha Bell, BBM Housing Recovery Project Manager Back Bay Mission (BBM) in Biloxi, Miss., is proud to announce a new partnership with BankPlus, whose generous support has already helped transform lives along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Through BankPlus’ recent contribution, BBM’s Housing Recovery Program successfully completed eight roof replacements for local families in…

EveryAge Named a Senior Care’s Best Place to Work 2026

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

EveryAge in Newton, N.C., recently was named one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2026 from Activated Insights—the industry leader in senior care, health care and human services surveys. The designation is based on objective, third‑party employee feedback and recognizes organizations that meet rigorous benchmarks for workplace satisfaction, engagement, and trust. The recognition reflects EveryAge’s long‑standing commitment…

United Church Homes Skilled Nursing Communities Earn Strong CMS Five-Star Ratings

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 12, 2026

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is proud to announce strong performance across its skilled nursing communities in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System, a nationally recognized benchmark used by individuals and families when evaluating skilled nursing communities. Across both owned and managed communities, UCH continues to…

Strengthened by the Spirit—Unity in a Time of Complexity

By Jamar Doyle | April 13, 2026

Over the past several weeks, I have found myself returning again and again to the experience we shared at The Gathering this past March. Something powerful and sacred took place as we came together across organizations, across ministries, and across denominational expressions to learn, worship, and fellowship together united under the theme Many Gifts, One Spirit. It had…

The Gathering Experience Leaves Participants Connected, Inspired, Thankful

By Barb Powell | April 13, 2026

For participants at this year’s ecumenical The Gathering: Many Gifts, One Spirit, the event was a three-day, spirit-filled opportunity to form bonds and partnerships with colleagues from other health and human service ministries. Held March 24-26, 2026, in Indianapolis, The Gathering drew almost 500 people from Mennonite, Methodist, Presbyterian, Quaker, and United Church of Christ…

United Church Homes and Plymouth Place Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Strategic Collaboration 

By CHHSM Staff | April 13, 2026

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, and Plymouth Place of La Grange Park, Ill.—both faith-inspired nonprofit, mission driven, older adult living and services CHHSM organizations—have entered a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The goal is to explore collaborative opportunities that advance their shared missions and strengthen their respective organizations.  The agreement follows more…

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