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Back Bay Mission

Back Bay Mission is located in Biloxi, Mississippi and was founded in 1922.  Its mission statement reads:

 

"Back Bay Mission, a community ministry of the United Church of Christ, serves the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the wider church community by faithful witness for social justice and compassionate service to the poor and marginalized." 

 

Back Bay Mission fulfills this purpose through emergency assistance, case management, low-income housing rehabilitation and recovery, affordable housing development, outreach and permanent supportive housing for persons experiencing homelessness, and advocacy efforts.  It hosts over 1000 United Church of Christ volunteers annually, primarily to assist in housing rehabilitation efforts in the Gulf Coast community.

Back Bay Mission Update on the Oil Spill - June 2010
Shari Prestemon, Back Bay Mission executive director, writes about the shrimpers, oystermen, crabbers, restaurant workers and many more who are suffering from the effects of the oil spill.  Read her letter here.

See Back Bay's ministry at work through video clips produced by Jerry Leggett, UCC minister and singer/songwriter

 

Rev. Shari Prestemon

Executive Director

1012 Division Street

Biloxi, MS 39530

 

Tel. 228-432-0301

Fax 228-374-2922

sprestemon@thebackbaymission.org

 

www.thebackbaymission.org


Council For Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ is to sustain and advance the work of healing and service as a ministry of the church of Jesus Christ embodied in its member ministries, the United Church of Christ and the church universal.

Serving More than 1 Million People a Day

CHHSM (it rhymes with “prism”) traces its history back to 1934.  Today CHHSM is an independently governed, non-profit membership association of 76 UCC-related corporations that operate 360 facilities and programs that provide:

          Primary and Acute Health Care Services (15 members)

          Services to Persons with Disabilities (19 members)

          Services to Children, Youth and Families (30 members)

          Services to the Aging (294 members)

          Charitable Grant-making Foundations (2 members)

Every day, CHHSM member ministries provide services to more than 1 million people and, annually, expend over $149 million for uncompensated and charity care.

Empowering Those Who Serve

CHHSM provides a variety of services that enhance the capacity of CHHSM member ministries to better serve those in need.  Member Relations offers skills building seminars for emerging and experienced professionals; networking opportunities to strengthen relationships among CHHSM members and within the United Church of Christ; and marketing and communications services.  Leadership Development provides Walking the Talk, a program of customized consulting; special forums for CEOs and Trustees; and governance education.  Business Services include CHHSM Store, a group purchasing plan; a partnership with the Pension Boards-UCC for a variety of low-cost employee insurance and retirement benefits; a partnership with United Church Funds to enable member ministries to maximize their investments; and a partnership with the UCC Financial Development Ministry Team to facilitate planned giving by individuals to CHHSM member ministries. 

Bryan W. Sickbert, President and CEO

CHHSM/UCC

700 Prospect Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44115-1100

216-736-2250                                       Visit our website at www.chhsm.org


 

Crossroad Children's Home

Creating futures for children...whatever it takes

A non-profit treatment center that helps emotionally troubled youth and their families. Girls and boys come to Crossroad because they have been neglected, abandoned or physically, sexually or emotionally abused. At this UCC ministry, children's lives are changed and a future is offered.

Randy Rider, President
2525 Lake Avenue
Ft. Wayne, IN 46805-5457
800.976.2306 or 260.484.4153

www.crossroad-fwch.org

   



Deaconess Community Foundation provides resources that help organizations empower people to become self-sufficient. The Foundation's actions are guided by the spiritual traditions of the United Church of Christ.

Deborah Vesy, Executive Director
7575 Northcliff Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44144-3205
216-741-4077
info@deacomfdn.org

www.deacomfdn.org


Emmaus Homes    

Founded, 1893

Arising from faith in Jesus Christ, the mission of Emmaus Homes is to enhance the quality of life for adults of all beliefs who have cognitive, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

A joint mission of families, staff and volunteers, Emmaus enhances the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities by providing compassionate care with an emphasis on safety, health and happiness. Emmaus is a faith-based organization serving 250 men and women in five Missouri counties.

Understanding the changing needs of an aging population, Emmaus provides care for individuals of all ages through a variety of residential options, including campus living and community homes. Social and recreational programs provide opportunities for residents to learn new skills, make friends and become involved in their community through activities designed around their unique goals and needs.

Cindy Clark, President and CEO

Emmaus Homes

2200 W. Randolph St.

St. Charles, MO  63301

636-534-5200

www.emmaushomes.org



High-quality healthcare services in a spirit of Christian concern

Through quality hospital services, Fairview provides a healing and a teaching ministry to people in the greater Cleveland area.

Founded in 1892, Fairview Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital, is a faith-based, not-for-profit 499-bed hospital dedicated to providing high quality, patient-focused healthcare.  Fairview’s strong clinical Centers of Excellence include heart, cancer, women’s and children’s, emergency and orthopedics specialties. Fairview Hospital has a staff of more than 900 physicians in more than 60 specialties. 

Services:

  • Comprehensive Heart Center covering every aspect of emergency, diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative care; fully accredited Chest Pain Center and Cleveland Clinic heart surgery program

  • Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview offering the full range of care and clinical trials accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the Commission on Cancer, an affiliate of the American College of Surgeons. 

  • Women’s services including Ohio’s only certified Breast Health Center and gynecologic oncology program

  • Busiest birthing center on the West Side, designated a Level III Perinatal Center

  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

  • The only Pediatric Emergency Department on Cleveland’s West Side

  • Emergency and Level II Trauma Center

  • Magnet Status: National recognition for excellence in nursing care

  • Inpatient pediatrics supported by community physicians and Cleveland Clinic pediatric surgeons and specialists

  • Full continuum of medical and surgical services

For more information, please visit www.fairviewhospital.org.

Janice G. Murphy, FACHE

President

18101 Lorain Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44111

216-476-4499

Janice.murphy@fairviewhospital.org


                          Hope Homes
New perspectives in community living

Read about Hope Homes' new logo and website

Hope Homes is a faith based non-profit organization whose purpose is to develop and provide housing, residential services, supported living services, and day services for persons with developmental disabilities and other special needs.  Currently, Hope Homes has developed 22 homes throughout Ohio and 2 day centers in the Akron area.

Partnerships, contractual relationships, and affiliations include the Ohio Conference, United Church of Christ; the Synod of the Covenant, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, United Church of Christ; the Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association, Presbyterian Church (USA); and Federal, State, and County Agencies. 

Hope Homes offers a variety of residential services in group home or other independent settings.  Services generally focus on teaching and promoting personal choice, and provision of needed support in areas such as benefit maintenance, budgeting, supervision, health and personal care, shopping, meals, housekeeping, laundry, clothing, use of public transportation, socialization, and recreation. 

Hope Day Centers provide individualized on-site and community experiences in a structured, well supervised environment.  Day Center services are generally provided for individuals who due to age or physical impairments no longer wish to work or participate in special employment programs. 

Gwendolyn Matthews, CEO
2300 Call Road, Stow, OH 44224
800-358-8498 ext. 101  or  330-686-5342 ext. 101

Rev. David Kiewit, Relationship Development Director
2300 Call Road, Stow, OH 44224
800-358-8498 ext. 102  or  330-686-5342 ext. 102

www.hopehomes.org


United Church Homes
Retirement and Health Care Communities
 

Adding life to years

Over a 90-year tradition, United Church Homes Senior Living and Health Care Communities located in Ohio provide a variety of care options to meet your lifestyle and health care needs.

Chapel Hill Community, Canal Fulton   •  800-992-4177

Fairhaven Community, Upper Sandusky   •   877-205-0018

Four Winds Community, Jackson   •   740-286-7551

Parkvue, Sandusky   •   419-621-1900

Patriot Ridge Community, Fairborn   •   877-821-0226

Riverview Community, Cincinnati   •   877-870-0035

Trinity Community of Beavercreek, Dayton  •   877-589-0075


UCH Housing Communities in Ohio provide comfortable, affordable, apartment-style living options for persons age 62 years or older; accessible units available.  Some communities also provide apartments for persons who are physically handicapped or mobility impaired. 

Brownstone Terrace, Marion  •   740-389-5543
Canal Village, Canal Winchester  •  614-837-2008
Cherry Arbors, North Lewisburg   •  937-747-2444
David's Way, Canal Winchester   •  614-837-2008
Friendship Plaza, Lincoln Heights   •  513-772-0410
HardinCrest, Kenton   •   419-673-1150
Mill Run Place, Ashland  •   419-281-8776
Pickfair Square, Pickerington   •   614-833-2772
River's Landing, Brilliant   •   740-598-4948
St. Michael's Community, Delaware   •   740-363-3748
Shawnee Springs, Bellefontaine   •  937-593-9002
South Haven Woods, Bedford   •  440-439-9096

Brian Allen, President/CEO
170 East Center Street
Marion, OH 43302
800-837-2211 or 740-382-4885
TDD/TTY 1-800-750-0750


Uplands Retirement Village

Uplands Retirement Village offers unique retirement options in a continuing care community.  Residents in independent living select from a variety of private residences, condominiums and apartments.  Quality assisted living and nursing care are also provided on campus.  Uplands members enjoy active lifestyles as they continue serve and support numerous social and justice issues. 

Uplands is located on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau of middle Tennessee, providing easy access to both Nashville and Knoxville while providing for village residents a quiet, rural setting, with more than 500 acres of rolling hills, lakes and streams.  

Uplands is a member of the United Church of Christ’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, and Pleasant Hill Community Church UCC is located within walking distance for most Uplands residents.

To learn more about the retirement options at Uplands Retirement Village, visit our website: uplandsvillage.com.  Or come and visit in person, and you will discover that Uplands is not just a place to live, but a way of living.

Nancy W. Himell, Executive Director

P.O. Box 168

Pleasant Hill, TN 38578

931.277.3518

uplands@tnaccess.com

www.uplandsvillage.com

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