MARION, Ohio – United Church Homes recently named Cale Sandridge its new annual giving coordinator.

Sandridge, a 2011 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School and a 2015 graduate of Heidelberg University, first joined the Advancement Department at United Church Homes as an intern during the spring of his senior year. He later transitioned to become the organization’s communications assistant, splitting his time between the Communications and Advancement departments.

“I am excited to play a major role in UCH’s advancement efforts and ultimately help support and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.”

“Cale’s commitment to our mission and those we serve at UCH is evident in his communications with our stakeholders,” said Gloria Hurwitz, vice president of advancement and communications at United Church Homes. “I look forward to watching him grow our culture of philanthropy in his new role leading important annual giving initiatives.”

In his new role as annual giving coordinator, Sandridge will develop content for the spring and year-end donor appeals, manage the September golf outing and run the employee giving campaign, which historically raises the largest contributions of any giving campaign for United Church Homes. In addition, Sandridge will work in donor relations.

“I am excited to play a major role in UCH’s advancement efforts and ultimately help support and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve,” Sandridge said.

Sandridge is a graduate of United Church Homes’ first LEADS program, a collaborative internal leadership program with Ohio State University at Marion Alber Enterprise Center.

About United Church Homes: United Church Homes has been “Celebrating the Spirit” of seniors for a century. The nonprofit, faith-based organization is one of the largest providers of senior living, with more than 1,500 dedicated staff serving 4,500 residents of all faiths in 69 senior living communities throughout 14 states and two native American reservations. UCH is in covenant with the United Church of Christ and welcomes residents of all faiths.

Contact: Tiffany Latta, United Church Homes Communications Department, 740-382-4884, ext. 2012 or tlatta@uchinc.org.