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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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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 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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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 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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Brecon Village, a leader in providing exceptional senior living care and part of EHM Senior Solutions in Saline, Mich., has earned Guide Path Certification, a prestigious national recognition awarded to older adult communities committed to excellence in resident-directed care, operational standards, and risk management. The culture change initiatives developed as part of a nine-module program…
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Residents at Greencastle of Mulford and Greencastle of Allerton, both in Rockford, Ill. — part of Embrace Living Communities based in Oak Brook, Ill. — find community and fulfillment in the arts, so much so that they’ve expanded their programs. Darlene (Dee) DeFrisco leads an arts program called Community Ceramics and Sheila Mace leads a…
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In the spirit of the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, held July 26-Aug. 11 in Paris, residents of the Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, Pa., put their competitive spirits on display May 31 as they participated in the 2024 Phoebe Berks Senior Olympics. Independent living and personal care residents at Phoebe Berks gathered on the community’s boardwalk…
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Transformational change. It’s a lofty goal, but one that the founding members of the newly created Radiant Alliance are fully committed to and confident in their ability to achieve. America’s existing healthcare and support for individuals with complex chronic clinical, emotional and social needs often leaves them underserved and at risk, as they try to…
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The Board of Directors of United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM) has announced that Erik Keener is the organization’s new executive director. He succeeds the Rev. Dr. Bruce Roller, who recently retired. Keener has more than 15 years of experience at UCOM in various roles, with progressive responsibility. He is a leader in promoting a culture…
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