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In this blog article, the Rev. Becky King and the Rev. Beth Long-Higgins share tips for local congregations with independent older adults in their communities. Reprinted with permission. By the Rev. Becky King and the Rev. Beth Long-Higgins During this pandemic, United Church Homes and the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging would like…
Read MoreUCC-related Unleashing Potential (UP) recently received a $10,000 grant given on behalf of the Philanthropy Lab, the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, and the Sociology Department at Washington University. The grant will provide operating support for UP’s Caroline Mission and will fund scholarships for families who cannot afford the full cost of childcare…
Read MoreFormer Abernethy Laurels CEO the Rev. Donald and his wife, Jo Anne Flick, were honored Feb. 27, 2020, at a special luncheon celebrating their visionary leadership and service to United Church Homes and Services (UCHS), headquartered in Newton, N.C. The Rev. Don Flick came to United Church Homes and Services in 1980 as administrative assistant…
Read MoreColumbus Colony for Elderly Care Inc., a not-for-profit licensed skilled nursing community in Westerville, Ohio, and United Church Homes Inc. (UCH), a national provider of senior living services headquartered in Marion, Ohio, today announced a new affiliation through United Church Homes Management Inc. (UCHM). The Columbus Colony Elderly Care Board of Directors approved a three-year…
Read MoreThe National Board of Directors of UCC-related Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) has announced that the Rev. Laverne R. Joseph will be retiring as president and CEO of RHF on March 1, 2021. “While we know that it will be difficult to replace his strong leadership,” Board Chair Ray East stated, “it is the responsibility of…
Read MoreBy Shaylyn Ladd, director of community engagement, United Church Homes and Services Mickey Glickman craves real adventure. At the top of her adventure list is ziplining. Glickman, 82, has always considered herself daring. In late summer, the retirement community where she lives had a trip planned to the coast, but when a hurricane was expected…
Read MoreWith the rise in the homeless population, and indigent persons, within the Davidson County (N.C.) area, the staff and participants at Carolina SeniorCare wanted to find a way to give back, and provide support, to the less fortunate in the community. The idea of a Blessing Box placed on the grounds of Carolina SeniorCare with…
Read MoreFriday, Dec. 20, was special for Abernethy Laurels resident Carl Cardwell. Cardwell, 92 years old, became an official Catawba County Honorary Sheriff’s Deputy. Sheriff Don Brown and Newton Police Chief Vidal Sipe along with numerous representatives from both agencies took part in the Grant a Dream, a program through the retirement community that creates moments…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes is planning for capital improvements to several affordable housing communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in September gave organizations instructions for accessing new resources for renovations to project rental assistance contract (PRAC) properties. The guidance expands Rental Assistance Demonstration to preserve PRACs, referred to as RAD for PRAC. RAD…
Read Moreby BettyBeth Johns, community development manager, United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM) in Wyoming, Mich. Alexandra’s UCOM journey began with a small letter-sized poster hanging in the food pantry: If you want to learn to take charge of your financial future, sign up for FREE financial literacy classes here at UCOM. Something sparked in her. She…
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United Church Homes’ NaviGuide Service Coordination Gets Boost in Erie County - CHHSM
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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, Oh...