United Church of Christ
Deaconess Foundation (Deaconess) has awarded a policy campaign grant of $100,000 to ArchCity Defenders, a holistic legal advocacy organization that combats the criminalization of poverty and state violence, especially in communities of color, in St. Louis. The grant will be used for ArchCity Defenders’ Freedom Summer STL program. This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, a…
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Following the application deadline of April 30, a new class in CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute will begin its year-long exploration of personal and professional leadership growth. For recent graduates of the program, one word sums up the experience: transformational. “‘With head and heart’ are words that penetrated my thoughts after joining the Nollau Leadership Institute,”…
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By Lynann Everett. Phoebe Ministries News. “It’s proven that cultures who respect women do better — socially, financially, politically,” says Dorothy Sechler, retired teacher of 35 years and “captain” of The Marion Dawson Charitable Sewers at The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown (Pa.). Carefully ripping the seams from a donated fitted flannel sheet, Sechler passionately explains why…
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By Renee DeLuca, multimedia content specialist, UCC Office of Marketing Communications. Originally appeared in UCC News April 2, 2024. Used by permission. Imagine spending your life with a partner, and when the time came for seeking a place to live during retirement years, the homes and assisted living neighborhoods you found made living with that partner uneasy…
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By Audrey Farrimond, editor, Clay Street Table Newsletter Audrey Farrimond is a sophomore at Lincoln High School in Portland, Ore. As a freshman, she joined the school’s FlockFeast service club and immediately fell in love with the sense of community at Clay Street Table. Volunteering at Clay Street Table allows her to have an impact in…
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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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Jason Shott Named COO of Phoebe Ministries - CHHSM
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Phoebe Ministries, based in Allentown, Pa., has announced that Jason Shott is their new chief operating officer (COO). Shott recently relocated to Pennsylvania from New York, where he was regional vic...