As the nation continues to recover from the challenges of recent years, the housing market is once again experiencing rapid growth, with demand outpacing inventory in many areas across the country. According to an article by U.S. News & World Report, interest rates are expected to remain relatively low this…
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Chapel Hill Community Adapts to Pandemic Challenges with Intergenerational Relationships and Technology
The pandemic taught humanity a lot of valuable lessons, but arguably the most important was how it taught Chapel Hill Community to adapt quickly in providing successful activities and life enrichment to its seniors. John Wooden, one of the winningest NCAA basketball coaches said, “If we fail to adapt, we fail…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes Welcomes New Director of Housing Operations
MARION (April 9, 2021)– United Church Homes (UCH) has welcomed Chadwick Johnson as Director of Housing Operations. Johnson will oversee the daily operations of more than 60 affordable housing communities in 14 states. The role is an important one. By 2030, there will be an estimated 73 million Americans aged…
Read MoreBringing Joy Through Food
Meet Chef Dave Rudie of Glenwood Community “Food is so much more than just physical nourishment,” says Chef John ‘Dave’ Rudie. “Food is really about bringing joy to people, and that’s what I get to do here.” United Church Homes knows that staff often becomes family, and our residents are…
Read MoreRecord-Breaking $17.5 Million Gift Launches New Fund for Growth, Supports Innovative Programs and Services at United Church Homes
MARION, Ohio (March 25, 2021) – United Church Homes announces the creation of the Fund for Growth upon receipt of the largest single gift in its 105-year history of $17.5 million. An anonymous donor made the gift as part of the organization’s Campaign for Abundant Life. The Fund for Growth…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes signs management contract with two senior living communities
United Church Homes, Inc. (UCH) has welcomed two senior living communities to its growing network of older adult communities. In January 2021, UCH signed a management services and support contract with the Board of Directors of Community Care of Rutherford County (CCRC, Inc.) to support the operation of its 131-bed…
Read MoreNew Educational Partnership between United Church Homes and Marion Technical College
United Church Homes and Marion Technical College are excited to announce a new educational partnership, which offers professional development for the United Church Homes staff as well as learning opportunities for Marion Tech students. “United Church Homes is committed to investing in the ongoing education and professional development of our…
Read MoreCampaign for Abundant Life Results — Q4 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges in lives across the world, and United Church Homes residents continue to need your support. The faith-inspired senior living provider, headquartered in Marion, Ohio, is in the fourth year of the $20 million Campaign for Abundant Life. Thanks to the generosity of so many legacy and…
Read MoreUCH’s Patti Klingel named LeadingAge Ohio 2020 Emerging Leader
During the past year, senior living employees across the U.S. demonstrated exceptional resilience and dedication to senior living residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. LeadingAge Ohio, the industry voice for the state’s nonprofit senior living providers, payed tribute to its entire membership with the 2020 Aging Services Impact Award, announcing recently…
Read MoreStaff profile: Charlie Thompson’s servant leadership provides hope and support during pandemic
Charlie Thompson, the executive director at Trinity Community at Miami Township, doesn’t like to talk about himself. He would much rather tell you about his amazing residents, compassionate staff and all the wonderful families who make his job so meaningful and special. Charlie’s mission and personal passion is to have…
Read MoreUCH Holding Vaccine Clinics
Maintaining a healthy and safe environment for residents and staff remains our commitment and top priority at United Church Homes. In addition to following all state and federal guidelines, we have implemented stronger infection control policies to reduce the risks of COVID-19 in our communities. Right now, one of the…
Read MorePearl VanKuiken returns home to Pilgrim Manor
Pilgrim Manor has been Pearl VanKuiken’s home for the past year –but it has felt like home for much longer. That’s because Pearl lived half a mile from the community for most of her life. For Pearl, moving to Pilgrim Manor was a homecoming. “The Lord has been so good…
Read MoreStaff feature: Tara Rosenlieb, Assisted Living Activities Coordinator at Glenwood
Ten years ago, Tara Rosenlieb came to Glenwood Community to fill in for six months while the prior activities director was on a temporary leave of absence. The position and community were such a good fit for Tara, she says, that she never left! Tara’s favorite thing about working at…
Read MoreGary and John Gearhart: Brothers and Trinity Community Drivers
Residents at Trinity Community know that if they need a ride to a doctor’s appointment or other errand, they can call on the Gearhart brothers for safe, companionable transportation to get them where they need to go. Brothers Gary and John Gearhart both love driving the Trinity Community shuttle bus.…
Read MoreHope Comes to UCH: COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Residents and Staff
Abundant aging. It’s a vision we hold for everyone we encounter through United Church Homes. The health and safety of our residents and staff is a pillar of abundant aging, as it has always been, and we are proud to shine a bright light of hope as we head into…
Read MoreAbundant Impact Newsletter – Fall 2020
Bouncing Back Following my father’s death, our local Veteran’s Administration representative visited with my 64-year-old mother. She was entitled to benefits as the widow of a veteran. After talking about a few of these, the man said, “Of course, as a widow, you also qualify for tuition support for college.…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes Ascends Six More Spots in Nonprofit, Multisite Senior Living Provider Rankings
United Church Homes is now ranked the thirteenth largest not-for-profit provider of affordable housing in the U.S. and the 51st largest multisite, nonprofit senior living organization, up from 57th in 2019, according to the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 200 ranking released in October. The full lists other rankings, including growth, change and technology…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes CEO Awarded Presidential Citation from Mississippi College
Earlier this fall, Tougaloo College, a southern liberal arts institution, presented UCH CEO and President Rev. Kenneth V. Daniel with its prestigious Presidential Citation during the college’s 151st Founders’ Convocation for his lifelong work and commitment to senior healthcare and housing services. Rev. Daniel accepted the award after serving as…
Read MoreTrinity Community’s Diamond Dot Divas
When COVID began, Trinity Community program manager Stella Goodyk was challenged to come up with fun activities for the residents that could be done from a safe distance. She discovered diamond dot painting projects after seeing one of the community receptionists doing it. She bought a few starter kits and…
Read MoreThree reasons to make Glenwood Community your home
There comes a time in everyone’s life when our age and health circumstances may add up to not wanting to do it all by ourselves anymore. We might decide we want help with cooking and cleaning, or we may need a little assistance with home maintenance like mowing the lawn…
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