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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…
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services (HYFS) in Fairview Heights, Ill., held two ribbon-cutting ceremonies on its campus Easter Week 2026: one to celebrate the opening of its new “All-Abilities Playground”—an inclusive play space for children of every ability—and then, the next day, the opening of its new Medication Management Clinic. All-Abilities Playground Provides Something for…
On Jan. 26, 2026, Horizon House in Seattle broke ground on its West Tower—a beautiful 33-story tower that will add 198 new senior living apartment homes to its urban retirement community in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. Several hundred people attended the groundbreaking, including Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. There were speeches from Horizon House CEO Erika…
Advocacy is central to St. Charles, Mo.-based Emmaus Homes’ mission, and Direct Service Provider (DSP) Sabrina Delaney is helping lead that work both locally and nationally. Delaney was selected as an inaugural member of the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) DSP Ambassador Program, a national initiative designed to equip direct support professionals…
Voices of Embrace is a new campaign at Embrace Living Communities, headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill. The campaign is dedicated to lifting the lived experiences of residents and the staff who walk alongside them every day. These stories reflect something deeper than housing, they speak about dignity, belonging, growth, and opportunity. One story that beautifully…
Advocate Health announced March 26, 2026, that it will launch the nation’s largest hospital-based drone delivery network, transforming how many of its patients receive prescriptions and home health supplies, while also reducing turnaround time for lab results, which are vital to timely diagnosis and treatment. Through a contract with Zipline, Advocate Health will bring this vision…
Bethany Children’s Home in Wolmelsdorf, Pa., announced in October 2025 that Nick Hill, currently deputy chief executive officer, will assume the role of chief executive officer on July 1, 2026. Hill will succeed Dr. Joseph Birli, who has led the organization for the past six years. “Though change can be difficult, transitioning from Bethany as…
Cedar Community in West Bend, Wis., is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there are more than 15,000 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the United States,…
Over the past two months, I have reflected on stewardship, sustainability, and the resilience of leaders across the CHHSM network. Those reflections have centered on the realities many of you navigate each day as you guide ministries that provide care, stability, and hope in communities across our country. This month, as we prepare to gather…
EHM Senior Solutions, based in Saline, Mich.—formerly known as Evangelical Homes of Michigan—has announced a new partnership with United Church Homes Management (UCHM), a subsidiary of United Church Homes based in Marion, Ohio. Through this collaboration, UCHM will provide comprehensive sales and marketing services to support EHM’s continued growth and long-term sustainability across its service…
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Early Bird Registration Opens for CHHSM’s 89th Annual Gathering - CHHSM
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Registration is open for the 2027 Annual Gathering in Houston. CHHSM’s 89th Annual Gathering takes place March 16-18, 2027, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Houston-Greenway Plaza. The theme of the Annu...