Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, UCC

06/17/2026

Archway Communities, based in Lakewood, Colo., is teaming up with affordable housing non-profit, the Valley Housing Fund of Gunnison, Colo., to build workforce and middle-income housing in Gunnison, Colorado. The new project will provide 40-75 affordable rental homes in north Gunnison.

Archway Communities, based in Lakewood, Colo., is teaming up with affordable housing non-profit, the Valley Housing Fund of Gunnison, Colo., to build workforce and middle-income housing in Gunnison, Colorado. The new project will provide 40-75 affordable rental homes in north Gunnison. “We’re in...

06/16/2026

CHHSM is grieved to announce that friend, supporter, and advocate Johann Lee Ellerbrake (née Havenner) has died at age 91. Ellerbrake died of natural causes May 19, 2026. She was a fierce advocate for social justice, community equity, and early childhood development, not only in her local St. Louis Metro East area, but within the wider United Church of Christ (UCC), and especially the agencies and organizations of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries.

CHHSM is grieved to announce that friend, supporter, and advocate Johann Lee Ellerbrake (née Havenner) has died at age 91. Ellerbrake died of natural causes May 19, 2026. Johann was born to Wilson Elsworth and Madeline Esther (née Nash) Havenner on November 18, 1934, in Washington, D.C., where she...

06/15/2026

The first retreat of CHHSM's Nollau Leadership Institute class of 2027 met May 18-21, 2026, at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio. Participants arrived with feelings of anticipation and not quite knowing what to expect. By week’s end, classmates departed for home filled with wonder and hope.

The first retreat of CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute’s class of 2027 met May 18-21, 2026, at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio. Participants arrived with feelings of anticipation and not quite knowing what to expect. By week’s end, classmates departed for home filled with wonder and hope. ....

06/08/2026

Thursday's "Dine and Discover" online seminar will feature Valerie Honea, senior account manager with The Pension Boards UCC. Honea partners with employers to support retirement, health, life, and disability benefit programs. She works closely with organizations to provide education, guidance, and resources that help employees prepare for financial wellness and retirement security. she is passionate about building strong client relationships and helping employers maximize the value of their employee benefit offerings through practical support and personalized service.

When: Jun 11, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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06/04/2026

CHHSM is sponsoring a free webinar for all CHHSM agencies on the UCC Pension Boards, June 11 at 3 p.m. ET. Topics covered will include an overview of member benefits, resources for CHHSM members, and information on financial well being and health.
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05/29/2026

United Church Homes, based in Marion, Ohio, recently scored a strong performance across its skilled nursing communities in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Five-Star Quality Rating System, a nationally recognized benchmark used by individuals and families when evaluating skilled nursing communities.

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is proud to announce strong performance across its skilled nursing communities in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System, a nationally recognized benchmark used by individuals and families when evaluating s...

05/28/2026

EveryAge in Newton, N.C., recently was named one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2026 from Activated Insights—the industry leader in senior care, health care and human services surveys.

EveryAge in Newton, N.C., recently was named one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2026 from Activated Insights—the industry leader in senior care, health care and human services surveys. The designation is based on objective, third‑party employee feedback and recognizes organizations that ...

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., is partnering with BankPlus to help transform lives along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Written by Samantha Bell, BBM Housing Recovery Project Manager Back Bay Mission (BBM) in Biloxi, Miss., is proud to announce a new partnership with BankPlus, whose generous support has already helped transform lives along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Through BankPlus’ recent contribution, BBM’s H...

05/26/2026

A 24-year-old graduate student and former Every Child’s Hope’s Steppingstone program is using education to pay it forward.

“Genuinely, I would not have been able to pursue my master’s degree if not for Every Child’s Hope and the scholarship from the Carroll family,” says Jen*, a 24-year-old graduate student and former Every Child’s Hope’s Steppingstone resident who benefited from ECH’s Eugene Carol Scholar...