United Church of Christ

Advocate Health Social Impact Champion Named to Modern Healthcare’s Diversity Leaders List

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 11, 2024

Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, N.C., is excited to announce that Brandi Newman, senior vice president of strategic operations for community and social impact at Advocate Health, was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of its “2024 Diversity Leaders.” Newman’s profile was featured in the Sept. 9, 2024, print issue of Modern Healthcare, and she…

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Cedar Community’s Marketing Team Wins Two 2024 National Aster Awards

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 11, 2024

Cedar Community’s marketing team is the recipient of two national Aster Awards for healthcare marketing and advertising for 2024 — winning a Gold award for magazine advertising series and a Silver award for website redesign. Cedar Community is a senior living community in West Bend, Wis. The Aster Awards is one of the most prestigious competitions…

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The Power of Our Vote: Ensuring Safe and Affordable Housing for All

By Jamar Doyle | September 11, 2024
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This article is reprinted from the UCC’s Our Faith: Our Vote. As we approach the November general election, it’s essential to reflect on what’s truly at stake — for our neighbors and communities across the nation as well as for ourselves. The right to decent, safe, and affordable housing is not just a policy issue;…

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President and CEO: Uplands Village

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 21, 2024

Position Summary: Uplands Village in Crossville, Tenn., is seeking a dynamic and experienced President/CEO to oversee the operations of its comprehensive senior care campus. The successful candidate will manage a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring the highest quality of care and services for our residents. The President/CEO will oversee licensed staff responsible for managing long-term…

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Ministry Moments from the President: August 2024

By Jamar Doyle | August 13, 2024

This short, monthly video conversation highlights various CHHSM ministries and partners, as together we build a more just, equitable, caring, and compassionate world. In this month’s video, Jamar Doyle, president and CEO of CHHSM, interviews Darlene Sowell, president and CEO of Unleashing Potential in St. Louis. #BeAVoiceCHHSM

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Applications Open for the Next CHHSM Scholar

By Barb Powell | August 13, 2024

The Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) Rev. Jerry Paul Scholar Program has opened applications for its next CHHSM Scholar. The program offers a unique and tailored program for seminary students interested in learning more about ministry in faith-based health and human service nonprofit organizations. “It is always inspiring to begin a new…

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Elder Financial Exploitation Explored at Recent Interfaith Roundtable Discussion

By Barb Powell | August 13, 2024

The topic of financial exploitation and abuse of older adults was the focus of a recent interfaith roundtable meeting hosted July 30 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency that works to ensure that everyone is treated fairly by banks, lenders and other financial institutions. The free, virtual meeting included leaders…

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CHHSM Announces Peer Survey, Formation of Presidents Circle to Inform Future CHHSM Programming, Resources

By Barb Powell | August 13, 2024

CHHSM is initiating two new endeavors aimed at increasing member participation and engagement and expand the future vision of the organization: an engagement survey and a Presidents Circle. The short survey was created by Zaria Davis, CHHSM’s engagement coordinator, and will go out to peer-level colleagues at CHHSM agencies.  “At CHHSM, fostering meaningful connections and…

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P.E.E.R.S. Advisory Council Provides Concrete Steps Toward Achieving Hoyleton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Objectives

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 13, 2024

The P.E.E.R.S. Advisory Council at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services recently was awarded a grant for $5,500 for the IDHS Healing Illinois Initiative. Funding for this initiative was made possible through the Southern Illinois Community Foundation, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Field Foundation of Illinois.  P.E.E.R.S. (Promote, Educate, Empower,…

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Back Bay Mission Receives Gold Recognition Among Coastal Mississippi Nonprofits

By CHHSM Staff | August 13, 2024

Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., was surprised by Coastal Mississippi’s Sun Herald to learn that it had been awarded gold recognition as the best nonprofit agency in the area. The newspaper’s 2024 Best of Coastal Mississippi awards involved more than 1,900 businesses, organizations, and people competing for gold, silver, and bronze designations in 260…

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