Benevolent Institutions and Organizations

Health and Human Service Institutions
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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