CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution

‘Puentes de Esperanza’ Recognized with 2024 Civic Award of Year

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 19, 2025

Puentes de Esperanza, a program of Hoyleton Youth and Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill., was honored in August 2024 with the Civic Award of the Year during the 2024 Adelante Awards. The ceremony took place at the Four Seasons Hotel & Spa in downtown St. Louis. The event, aptly themed “Gateway to Growth,” was…

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The Role of Back Bay Mission Community Health Workers in Advocacy is Vital

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 19, 2025

By Terra Moreau, Back Bay Mission On Jan. 30, Terra Moreau, a community health worker for Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., walked into the Mississippi State Capitol, charged by the energy of Mississippians united in a common cause. This is her account of the visit. My work as a community health worker at Back Bay…

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Schell Fields Named UCC Homes President and Chief Executive Officer

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 19, 2025

The Board of Directors of United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes) in Camp Hill, Pa., announced in February the selection of Meredith Schell Fields as UCC Homes’ new president and CEO. Schell Fields has a long tenure with UCC Homes. Prior to her new role, she served as executive director of UCC Homes’ The…

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IFM Community Medicine Clinics Give Children in St. Louis a ‘Head Start’ 

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 19, 2025

IFM Community Medicine serves its St. Louis community by taking healthcare services directly to points of need, overcoming access barriers related to cost, transportation, language, and trust. The majority of IFM’s patients — 64 percent in 2024 — are 18 or under, so such programs as Head Start are critically important. One of the largest populations…

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Cedar Community Receives Dementia Specific™ Designation

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 19, 2025

The Cottages at Cedar Run, the memory care community at Cedar Community in West Bend, Wis., recently received the prestigious Dementia Specific™ designation through LeadingAge Wisconsin. LeadingAge Wisconsin is a mission-driven, not-for-profit, member-supported, statewide association serving as a leader in advancing the field of long-term care through advocacy, education, and the development of collaborative strategies…

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Caring for Caregivers: United Church Homes ‘Walks the Talk’ for Employees

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 19, 2025

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is extending its reputation as a caregiver-friendly employer by reinforcing its commitment to supporting employees who balance their professional responsibilities with caregiving at home. As part of this initiative, UCH is offering its NaviGuide services free of charge to its employees, providing personalized guidance and resources to help…

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Chaplain: United Church of Christ Homes

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 13, 2025

Thornwald Home and Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home continuing care retirement communities of United Church of Christ Homes in Camp Hill, Pa., are seeking a compassionate and resident focused team member for the position of Chaplain. This full-time position (working 75 hours in a two-week period and splitting time between Thornwald Home and Sarah A.…

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Deaconess Nurse Ministry: One Nurse’s Story at Main Street Church in St. Charles, Mo.

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 13, 2025

“Our congregants do not always face the same challenges as others in the metro area,” says Nurse Darla Speck, an R.N. with Deaconess Nurse Ministry in St. Louis. “They have income and housing stability with access to the medical care and services they may need. Therefore, my role as a faith nurse at Main Street…

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A Diamond Anniversary: 60 Years of Bright Living at Beatitudes Campus

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 13, 2025

The year 1965 was filled with transformative moments in U.S. history. It saw the first American walk in space, the rise of “The Sound of Music” as a cultural sensation, the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, the signing of the Voting Rights Act and a deepened involvement in the Vietnam War. Amid these events, 1965…

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United Church Homes’ NaviGuide Service Coordination Gets Boost in Erie County 

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 13, 2025

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is proud to announce the receipt of three significant grants totaling $20,000 to expand its NaviGuide Service Coordination program in the Sandusky, Ohio, area. The grants include $5,000 from The Erie County Community Foundation, $10,000 from The Dorn Foundation, and $5,000 from The Mylander Foundation.  This funding…

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