Council for Health and Human Service Ministries

St. Louis Regional Racial Healing + Justice Fund Invests $800,000 in Black- and Brown-led Organizations

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 11, 2023

The Community Governance Board (CGB) of the St. Louis Regional Racial Healing + Justice Fund – co-founded by Deaconess Foundation – announced recently that it is investing an historic $800,000 to support 42 Black and Brown-led organizations in the St. Louis region. This year’s grants mark several milestones. In 2023, the CGB received a record…

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UCAN Recognizes Seven Youth Leaders in Annual Awards Banquet

By CHHSM Staff | August 11, 2023

The excitement ran high June 1, as seven Chicago-area youth received Youth Leadership Awards at the 24th annual UCAN YLA awards dinner at The Four Seasons in Chicago. The annual event benefits not only the youth, but UCAN as well. This year, the event raised $832,835 for UCAN’s youth programming. The awards are presented to…

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United Church Homes Welcomes Two New Vice Presidents to its Leadership Team

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 11, 2023

United Church Homes, based in Marion, Ohio, announced Aug. 1 the appointment of two professionals to its executive team. Megan Kelley has joined as the vice president and general counsel and Kevin Deegan has been appointed as the vice president of corporate ventures. Kelley, formerly executive director of the Ohio Assisted Living Association, brings a wealth…

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EveryAge Formalizes Management Agreement with Iredell Adult Day Services

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 11, 2023

CHHSM-member EveryAge, based in Newton, N.C., has formalized a management agreement with Iredell Adult Day Services (IADS) in Statesville, N.C. The agreement will help accommodate growth in Iredell’s senior care program and expand opportunities for clinical-based care. EveryAge is an industry leader among not-for-profit senior living organizations and is comprised of 12 locations that serve…

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EdenHill Communities New Partnership with the VA to Benefit Local Veterans and their Spouses

By CHHSM Staff | August 11, 2023

CHHSM member EdenHill Communities in New Braunfels, Texas, announced recently that eligible veterans and their spouses at or near EdenHill will be able to receive long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation services from the Veterans Administration (VA). In June, the VA awarded two new contracts to EdenHill. EdenHill, which began in San Antonio 113 years ago…

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Archway Supportive Services Team Member Ladia Htoo Works to Increase Immigrant Awareness

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 11, 2023

Every resident of Archway Communities, based in Lakewood, Colo., arrives with a unique background and set of lived experiences. With more than 10 known languages across our communities, and residents who come from more than 20 countries, our supportive services team plays a crucial role in welcoming new residents and providing relevant resources and programming.…

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Ministry Moments from the President

By Jamar Doyle | July 18, 2023

This short, monthly video highlights various CHHSM ministries and partners, as together we build a more just, equitable, caring, and compassionate world. #BeAVoiceCHHSM

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CHHSM’s Impact at UCC General Synod Helps Make All Things New

By Barb Powell | July 13, 2023

The United Church of Christ’s 34th General Synod, held June 30-July 4 in Indianapolis, brought church members together from across the country to celebrate the call of God — based on Isaiah 43 — to make all things new. And the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries was integral to the entire event.…

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Doyle’s Opening Sermon at General Synod Fills Attendees with Power of Hope

By Barb Powell | July 13, 2023

The United Church of Christ’s 34th General Synod opened Friday, June 30, in Indianapolis with worship, and key to the service was the sermon delivered by Jamar Doyle, president and CEO of the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries. In keeping with the theme of General Synod, “Making All Things New,” based on…

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Flag’s Closing Sermon at General Synod: Transformation is the Work of Revolution

By Barb Powell | July 13, 2023

Taking the UCC General Synod theme “Making All Things New” to a deeper level, CHHSM Board Member the Rev. Dr. JJ Flag delivered the sermon at the closing worship of the June 30-July 4 event in Indianapolis by exploring the concept of transformation as revolution. The sermon, delivered the evening of July 4, was preceded…

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