FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org The Parkvue Community receives $25,000 in grants for service coordination Sandusky, OH (Jan. 9, 2023) The Parkvue Community, a United Church Homes (UCH) community in Sandusky, Ohio, received three grants totaling $25,000 for…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org Several Montgomery County Nonprofits Join to Award More than $9,000 in Grants to Combat Loneliness Marion, OH (Dec. 1, 2022) More than $9,000 in grants have been awarded to four Dayton area…
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The LeadingAge Ziegler 200 rankings, a list of the nation’s 200 largest multi-site non-profit market rate senior living organizations, revealed United Church Homes (UCH) is growing, moving up in the latest report. The Ohio-based senior living provider moved to 38th, up from 41st in 2021. The annual report ranks UCH…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org United Church Homes Blesses Ground in Plain City for New Senior Living Community Plain City, OH (Nov. 8, 2022) United Church Homes held a ground blessing ceremony on November 2 in Plain…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org United Church Homes and Miami University Scripps Gerontology Center Join Forces to Positively Impact Aging for Older Adults with Dementia Marion, OH (Oct. 25, 2022) United Church Homes is pleased to…
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Donors and volunteers gathered as United Church Homes (UCH) honored several impactful benefactors to its communities. The awards ceremonies were held in Upper Sandusky, Sandusky, and Marietta, Ohio throughout the course of the summer. The Diakonkie, The Spirit Award and the Ben M. Herbster awards were given to those who…
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2022 marks the five-year anniversary of the establishment of an important donor-sponsored initiative of United Church Homes (UCH): the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging (RFPCAA). The center’s primary goal is to transform how society views aging through engagement, education and advocacy, aligning closely with UCH’s mission to transform…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org Grant Open to Dayton Nonprofits Supporting Loneliness Dayton, OH (Sept. 6, 2022) The Dayton All the Lonely Grant Committee is accepting applications from Miami Valley nonprofit organizations offering programs aimed at overcoming loneliness…
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Celebrating CENTENARIANS who embrace UCH’s commitment to LiveIt! Google “keys to longevity” and you’ll find lots of good advice but no guaranteed formulas for achieving it. Social-emotional issues also impact longevity, with research showing the benefits of maintaining social connections, spirituality, forgiveness and living a life of purpose. United Church…
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United Church Homes (UCH) has launched NaviGuide, a new service for older adults living independently. Aging parents often turn to adult children for support in managing day-to-day activities like scheduling medical appointments, setting up home health care, navigating Medicare, cooking, grocery shopping and lawn care. NaviGuide makes life easier for…
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Senior living provider, United Church Homes (UCH), expands its services to 15 states as it begins management of Meridian Point in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The affordable community made up of 80 spacious apartments is located about 55 miles south of Pittsburgh. UCH will provide support services and equip the community with…
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April 7 kicked off an interior enhancement project at The Trinity Community at Fairborn that a very special family member hopes will make the skilled nursing community stand out above others in Greater Dayton. Barb, whose late husband was a former resident, spearheaded the idea and donated the funds to…
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Four United Church Homes (UCH) communities were voted “Best of the Best in the 2021 Readers’ Choice contests sponsored by local media groups. The awards covered numerous categories. Two communities were readers’ top choices by The Marietta Times: the Pines at The Glenwood Community was named the Best Assisted Living…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Corporate Director of Communications and Media Relations 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org NaviGuide Launches New Service to Support Older Adults and Family Caregivers Columbus, OH (Mar. 28, 2022) United Church Homes (UCH) has launched NaviGuide, a new service for older adults living independently. Aging parents…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Corporate Communications Manager 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org United Church Homes – The Polaris Community Welcomes New Leadership Columbus, Ohio (February 28, 2022) – United Church Homes – The Polaris Community welcomes Kim Bowyer and Christy Babcock to its leadership team. As executive director,…
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Spending time with loved ones, enjoying nature and participating in activities can improve the quality of life for older adults. However, cold winter weather can create a barrier to regular schedules. It’s not just snow and ice that make winter a difficult season for seniors – additional factors include post-holiday…
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United Church Homes (UCH) constantly looks for ways to better serve its residents. Technology offers many opportunities to help residents achieve the three pillars of the LIVE IT! program: Live with Purpose; Social Connections; and Safe and Sound. There’s exciting news to share about various technology initiatives at UCH communities.…
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One might think that United Church Homes’ (UCH) focus on technology is only in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – a period in which people and organizations increasingly relied on technology to stay connected with friends, family and work. However, senior leadership and staff are always exploring ways to better…
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A lifetime of creativity and a little encouragement from family and friends sparked the teacher within Allan Norris and the idea for a painting class that has inspired many residents at The Glenwood Community. "Painting with Allan" began in 2017 after staff members at the community encouraged Allan to give…
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A community like no other, United Church Homes, The Trinity Community at Miami Township offers independent living in a safe and supportive environment. You can feel a sense of passion and purpose amongst the residents and staff as soon as you set foot on the gorgeous campus near Dayton, Ohio.…
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