Council for Health and Human Service Ministries
By Christina Ingoglia, advocacy director, Emmaus Homes In mid-March, 60 Emmaus Advocates (E Advocates) — the grassroots advocacy effort at Emmaus Homes in St. Louis — showed up at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for Disability Rights Legislative Day (or DRLD), hosted by the Missouri Developmental Disability Council. Among the group from Emmaus Homes were clients, direct…
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Unleashing Potential (UP), based in St. Louis, is once again holding its UP Summer Enrichment Camps throughout St. Louis City and County. Each camp provides fun and educational activities that challenge children mentally and physically. The Camps are located at various partner sites to ensure parents have affordable and safe options for their children during…
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CHHSM member Plymouth Place, based in LaGrange Park, Ill., continually drives new solutions to improve the lives of its residents and employees. That includes the recent celebration of the first graduating class of Plymouth Place’s newly-formed CNA Academy. The class consisted for four new graduates: Mariana Santana, Arileny Chavarry, Carmen Mateo, and Carmel Saurel. As…
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The Rev. Dr. Bruce Roller officially retired from his position as executive director of United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM) April. 1. Roller has served UCOM with dedication and distinction for 21 years and leaves behind a legacy of leadership, compassion, and impact. During his tenure, Roller spearheaded numerous initiatives that propelled UCOM forward in its…
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Imagine a world where every youth has the opportunity to thrive. At the 2024 Hoyleton Honors Night, held Feb. 23, themed “Imagine,” Hoyleton Youth & Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill., took steps towards making dreams imagined into reality. The event was an extraordinary celebration of progress, partnership, and potential. This year, Hoyleton recognized several…
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Ella JoAn Wells, a certified nursing assistant at Abernethy Laurels retirement community, based in Newton, N.C. — part of the EveryAge family of communities — was named District II Nurse Aide of the Year by the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association (NCHCFA) at its awards gala Feb. 19 in Greensboro, N.C. NCHCFA represents and…
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Cedar Community President and CEO Nicole Pretre announced last week a partnership agreement with the Town of West Bend, Wis. Town of West Bend Supervisor and Board Chair, Troy Zagel, and Pretre have been in conversations regarding Cedar Community’s support for the town’s first full-time, dedicated public safety officer, through the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.…
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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 Lee Syria, president and CEO of EveryAge in Newton, N.C. #BeAVoiceCHHSM
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The Council for Health and Human Service Ministries’ (CHHSM) 86th Annual Gathering, held March 12-14, 2024, in St. Louis, explored its theme of Innovation and Collaboration through meaningful worship, inspiring workshops and keynotes, and joyful conversations. This year’s Gathering was based on an Ecclesiastes Bible passage, and its meaning was a thread running throughout the…
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A recent meeting of UCC ministries illustrated how much collaboration can create community engagement and benefit everyone. The UCC’s Living Water (Ohio NorthEast) Spire Center, which assists the association’s churches in ministry, in late January brought together the UCC Church Building and Loan Fund (CBLF), UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM), and…
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Iredell Adult Day Services Hosts Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate Adult Day Health Certification - CHHSM
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Iredell Adult Day Services (IADS) in Newton, N.C. — a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for older adults, vulnerable groups, and their families, and part of EveryAge — hosted a ribbon cut...