CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution

Adaptability and Support: Two Keys to United Church Outreach Ministry’s Success

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | December 1, 2021

In the past year and a half COVID-19 has forced CHHSM member United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM) in Wyoming, Mich., to make many programmatic changes. Some programs have been put on hold, some have grown or been added, and almost all have been modified. One program that has changed for the better is UCOM’s Farm…

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Hoyleton Hires Nafziger as Director of Marketing and Communications

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 19, 2021

Hoyleton Youth & Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill., announced Nov. 16 the hiring of Andrea Nafziger as director of marketing and communications. Nafziger, who will oversee all of Hoyleton’s marketing, advertising and communications, brings years of experience working at marketing agencies across St. Louis as well as in media, advising a diverse set of…

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United Church Homes Recommits Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 17, 2021

By Ashley Bills. Reprinted with permission from the Autumn 2021 issue of Spirit Magazine. As a member of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ, United Church Homes (UCH) stands with a rich tradition of institutions who were chartered to help people work to end prejudice, poverty and…

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United Church Homes Welcomes Hughes to Newly-Created Executive Role

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 16, 2021

United Church Homes (UCH) announced Nov. 15 that Michael Hughes will join United Church Homes in late November as senior executive vice president and chief transformation and innovation officer. In this newly created role, Hughes will lead digital product and service line development, manage major change processes, and drive important partnerships that advance innovation and…

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Guest Column: Anti-Racism is a Goal

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 4, 2021

By Bruce Roller, executive director of United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM) in Wyoming, Mich. Reprinted with permission. Yes, I am a racist. This is evidenced by the fact that I can’t even let that statement stand alone. I need to give a little definition so that you don’t think of me as being a “bad“…

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Lake Prince Woods Grants Anniversary Dream, Thanks to Special EveryAge Program

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 29, 2021

When Leslie Lunger mentioned to Lake Prince Woods’ healthcare staff that her anniversary with husband Randy was approaching, the staff worked together to create the perfect evening to honor their love, including an outdoor vow renewal ceremony and romantic anniversary dinner. Lake Prince Woods, part of CHHSM member EveryAge, held the celebration for the couple…

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United Church Homes Restructures for Growth

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 21, 2021

United Church Homes (UCH) today (Oct. 21) announced a new leadership structure to support the organization’s strategic growth goals. The new structure realigns people and departments to create a robust and flexible organization — with fewer layers — that can quickly deploy talent and other resources to meet emerging opportunities.  Five new Centers of Leadership are…

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Advocate Aurora Health Physician Encourages Wisconsin Latinx Community to Get Vaccinated through Series of Innovative Videos

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 29, 2021

As a physician, Dr. Patricia Morales Brost feels it’s her responsibility to advocate on behalf of the COVID-19 vaccine. And as someone from South America whose first language is Spanish, she feels compelled to spread her message to the Spanish-speaking community. “It’s part of my job as a physician,” says Morales Brost. “I must confess…

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Deaconess Foundation Accepting Proposals for up to $600,000 in Community Investment Funding

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 15, 2021

St. Louis-based Deaconess Foundation is currently accepting proposals for up to $600,000 in community investment funding through its Mission-Related Investments initiative. The initiative provides low-interest loans to social impact organizations with exceptional capital management and a strong commitment to advancing the health and well-being of children and families in the St. Louis region. Social impact…

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Uplands Village Celebrates 100 Years of Service and Care

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 2, 2021

This story originally appeared on the Uplands’ website Aug. 15, 2021. It is reprinted here with permission. The last section is by Uplands resident Jean Nelson. On August 4, 1921, Elizabeth Fletcher and Dr. May Cravath Wharton rented a small two-story building that formerly served as a store to a local farmer. On the top…

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