United Church Homes Awarded $45,000 Grant to Support Older Adults in Mississippi and Tennessee

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, has received a $45,000 grant from the H.W. Durham Foundation to provide basic needs support for older adults living in nine of its affordable housing communities in Mississippi and Tennessee.

The grant will help supply cleaning products, personal care items and perishable food to residents living in nine UCH communities. In Tennessee: Fox Hollow Community (Covington), Glendale Commons (Covington), Shelby Station (Memphis), and Woodhollow Glen (Memphis). In Mississippi: Austin Run Estates (Horn Lake), Canterbury Crest (Oxford), Hollyview Place (Holly Springs), Meadowview Village (Clarksdale), and Southern Pines (Horn Lake).

Many residents in these communities live on limited incomes and, despite having subsidized housing, still face monthly shortfalls as the cost of living continues to rise. By the end of each month, many struggle to afford essential items.

“This generous support from the H.W. Durham Foundation helps us meet a very real need among older adults who call our communities home,” said Dan Fagan, vice president of housing operations at United Church Homes. “Providing these basic necessities not only safeguards residents’ health and well-being but also offers peace of mind during times of financial strain.”

Gloria Hurwitz, vice president of advancement, added, “At United Church Homes, we believe every older adult deserves to live with dignity, stability, and comfort. The H.W. Durham Foundation’s gift allows us to extend that promise by ensuring residents have access to everyday essentials that many of us take for granted. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to supporting older adults in need.”

The funding will directly benefit approximately 285 low-income older adults throughout the program year. Through its mission to transform aging by building a culture of community, wholeness and peace, United Church Homes is committed to ensuring that every resident—regardless of income—can live safely, comfortably and with dignity.