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Johnson-Javois, Wilson to Highlight Opening Events at CHHSM Annual Gathering

By Barb Powell | November 13, 2023

Inspiration will be the operative word during the opening events of the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries Annual Gathering, to be held March 12-14, 2024, at the Live by Loews Hotel in St. Louis. On Tuesday morning, March 12, the Rev. Bethany Johnson-Javois, president and CEO of Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis,…

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LeadingAge Ziegler 2023 Top Older Adult Nonprofits Listings Highlight 18 CHHSM Members

By Barb Powell | November 13, 2023

The LZ 200, the annual report of the largest, most complex nonprofit older adult living organizations, recently was released, and this year’s listings includes 18 CHHSM members. The report, the 20th edition, was developed when LeadingAge — the United States’ largest association of not-for-profit aging service providers — and Ziegler — a top leading underwriter…

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Berry Authors Advent Worship Resources for UCC Christmas Fund Campaign

By Barb Powell | November 13, 2023

Among the many collaborations CHHSM and its member ministries form to further ministry is the special bond between CHHSM and its partners in the UCC’s national setting. One long-time partner of CHHSM is the UCC Pension Boards, a relationship that recently led to the creation of the annual UCC Christmas Fund materials. The Rev. Dr.…

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Ministry Moments from the President

By Jamar Doyle | November 13, 2023

This short, monthly video conversation highlights various CHHSM ministries and partners, as together we build a more just, equitable, caring, and compassionate world. In this month’s video, Jamar Doyle, president and CEO of CHHSM interviews the Rev. George Graham, CHHSM vice president, as George prepares to transition to his new call as pastor of Pilgrim…

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Local Program Brings New Meaning to ‘Farm to Table’ for Isaiah 58 Ministries

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 13, 2023

Now when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very corners of your field, nor shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest. Nor shall you glean your vineyard, nor shall you gather the fallen fruit of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the needy and for the stranger.…

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United Caring Services Opens Diversion Center to Help Individuals in Crisis

By CHHSM Staff | November 13, 2023

After years of hard work, United Caring Services (UCS) of Evansville, Ind., hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 25 for its new Diversion Center. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the UCS campus, speak with staff members, and learn more about the Diversion Center and all of UCS’ programming. As substance misuse, mental…

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Archway Celebrates Grand Opening of Robinson Place

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 13, 2023

Archway Communities’ newest affordable housing property, Robinson Place, celebrated its grand opening Oct. 5 with a ribbon-cutting and other festivities. Robinson Place offers 67 units of affordable housing for adults ages 62+ in Lakewood, Colo., and is Archway’s second community for older adults. Named after Archway co-founder Robinson “Robb” Lapp, Robinson Place is open to…

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Advocate Health Named ‘Top Diversity Organization’ by Modern Healthcare

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 13, 2023

Advocate Health has been named among Modern Healthcare’s “2023 Top Diversity Organizations,” one of only nine organizations to be named to the prestigious list. Additionally, Delvecchio Finley, president of Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Ga., was named one of 25 individual “Top Diversity Leaders” by the publication. The recognition program honors the top diverse health…

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Thrash-Sall Welcomed as Horizon House CEO

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 13, 2023

Horizon House, based in Seattle, recently welcomed Erica Thrash-Sall as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ostrem, who retired July 31 after 10 years of outstanding service. Thrash-Sall brings deep experience with senior living communities, most recently as executive director of Presbyterian Villages in Michigan. “Erica brings over 15 years of strategic leadership with a dedication…

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Hoyleton Youth and Family Services Hosts Awards Dinner for Scholarship Winners

By CHHSM Staff | November 13, 2023

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, based in Fairview Heights, Ill., recently honored six scholarship recipients at its Second Annual Career Assistance Scholarship Dinner, held Oct. 24 in O’Fallon, Ill. The dinner was attended by six scholarship winners and their invited guests, members of the Hoyleton Board, and Hoyleton staff who worked directly with the honorees.…

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