Posts Tagged ‘United Caring Services’
Pandemic Creates Needs, Forces New Solutions for United Caring Services
When the COVID-19 stay at home orders were issued in March, CHHSM member United Caring Services (UCS) knew it had to continue to help the local Evansville, Ind., community it serves. UCS provides emergency and essential services via its day shelter, men’s and women’s night shelters, medical respite, and apartments, and has not closed any…
Read MoreFood Insecurity is July Focus of ‘Be A Voice Advocacy Toolkit’
Social injustices are becoming more obvious and recognizable during this time of the coronavirus pandemic, and CHHSM’s faith-based health and human service ministries are continuing and strengthening their outreach in their local communities. One main area of focus is food insecurity, the topic of the July installment of the Be A Voice Health and Human…
Read MoreUnited Caring Services Flies Lifesaving Flag of Dignity for People Who are Homeless
The white flag was out again last night (Jan. 9). In Evansville, Ind., the white flag flying outside the day shelter at United Caring Services indicates that the shelter will provide respite from the winter weather for the night. Begun in 2010, United Caring Services’ White Flag program fills a much-needed gap in caring for…
Read MoreUnited Caring Services’ Volunteer Fair Dispels Myths Surrounding Homelessness
It takes many hands and hearts to create a community of caring. For United Church of Christ-related United Caring Services in Evansville, Ind., that means taking volunteer recruitment up a notch through its first-ever Volunteer Fair, to be held March 14 at the UCS facility (324 NW Sixth Street). The event promises to be both educational…
Read MoreMembers Celebrate the Past, Look to the Future
A century ago, Matthew and Jane Smith donated 168 acres in Holland, Ohio, which were sold to fund a retirement home launched by German Reformed congregations in Toledo. The churches had purchased one small home, but knew many more people needed care. Over the decades, that one home with seven residents has expanded to the…
Read MoreUnited Caring Services Appoints New Executive Director
Jason Emmerson has been named executive director of United Caring Services in Evansville, Indiana. Emmerson has worked in nonprofit leadership and community service for the past 13 years. Read the full article from the Courier & Press here.
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