Open toolbar News and Events For urgent media inquiries, contact: Amy Bonacuse at 740.382.4885 or Ashley Bills at 740.525.5703 UCH Strengthens Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Posted on November 18, 2021 As a member of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ, United Church Homes (UCH) stands with a rich tradition of institutions who were chartered to help people work to end prejudice, poverty and discrimination. The UCH commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion… Read More Spirit Magazine » Autumn 2021, Affordable Housing News, Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Corporate News, Trinity News, Trinity at Beavercreek News, Chapel Hill News, Trinity News, Trinity at Fairborn News, Fairhaven News, Parkvue News, Four Winds News, News and Events, Trinity News, Patriot Ridge, Harmar Place News, Glenwood News, Pilgrim Manor News senior living, united church homes, Leadership, diversity, strategy, diverse, equity, justice, dei, dej, inclusive, culture, social advocacy, social justice Keeping Holiday Visits Safe Posted on November 17, 2021 During the holidays we know friends and family are looking forward to spending time with residents and visiting safely. Measures such as getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, wearing masks and socially distancing are important because many residents are at higher risk or are immunocompromised. Here are a few tips… Read More Affordable Housing News, Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Trinity News, Trinity at Beavercreek News, COVID19, Chapel Hill News, Trinity News, Trinity at Fairborn News, Fairhaven News, Communities, Parkvue News, Four Winds News, News and Events, Trinity News, Patriot Ridge, Harmar Place News, Glenwood News, Pilgrim Manor News older adults, safe and sound, covid19, COVID, booster, clinics, communities, residents, visitation, visitors, holiday, holiday guidelines, physical distance, travel United Church Homes to welcome Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer Posted on November 15, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Corporate Communications Manager 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org Marion, Ohio (November 15, 2021) – United Church Homes announced Michael Hughes will join United Church Homes in late November as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer. In this newly created role, Michael… Read More UCH Ventures, Corporate News, Communities, News and Events, Press Releases senior living, independent living, assisted living, affordable housing, growth, technology and aging, technology, united church homes, Leadership, older adults, Technology Innovation and Service Line Enhancements, strategy, transformation, innovation, michael hughes, caregiving, medicare, change process, digital delivery United Church Homes Jumps 10 Spots in Nonprofit, Multisite Senior Living Provider Rankings Posted on November 12, 2021 United Church Homes (UCH) is ranked eighth largest not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, 41st largest multisite, nonprofit senior living organization, moving up from 51st in 2020 and 21st in total market-rate and affordable housing units in the U.S., according to the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 200 ranking released in October. The… Read More UCH Ventures, Affordable Housing News, Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Corporate News, Trinity News, Trinity at Beavercreek News, Chapel Hill News, Trinity News, Trinity at Fairborn News, Fairhaven News, Communities, Parkvue News, Four Winds News, News and Events, Trinity News, Patriot Ridge, Harmar Place News, Glenwood News, Pilgrim Manor News senior living, long-term care, ohio, independent living, assisted living, nonprofit, leadingage, ziegler 200, affordable housing, aging, skilled nursing, management services, growth, memory care, older adults, community, diversity, housing, Technology Innovation and Service Line Enhancements, organization, leadingage ohio, rankings, best, ranking, expands, trends, diverse, middle income, Ziegler, care, market rate, united states, strategic growth, managed provider Residents Work Together to Create Sleeping Mats for Homeless Posted on November 3, 2021 Residents at The Chapel Hill Community’s Kroft Commons have teamed up to help those in need, turning plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for homeless people. Linda Ditzler, a former United Church Homes board member who still serves on the Affordable Housing board, learned how to create the mats long… Read More Chapel Hill News, Communities senior living, ohio, nonprofit, united church homes, chapel hill community, serving, serve others, homeless mats, helping others, giving back, kroft commons, plastic bags, recycle, golden rule Service Coordinator: The Concierge of the Senior Living Community Posted on October 25, 2021 At United Church Homes, we are continually seeking new ways for our aging population to live more abundantly. We see this next chapter of life as one full of potential, purpose, connection and an even greater sense of wellbeing with less stress about day-to-day tasks. One of the ways we… Read More Corporate News, Communities the polaris community, service coordination, concierge, service coordinator, independence, older adult, worry free living, advocate, support United Church Homes Restructures for Growth Posted on October 21, 2021 MARION, Ohio (October 21, 2021) – United Church Homes (UCH) has announced a new leadership structure to support the organization’s strategic growth goals. The new structure realigns people and departments to create a robust and flexible organization, with fewer layers, that can quickly deploy talent and other resources to meet… Read More UCH Ventures, Corporate News, Corporate Leadership Team, News and Events, Press Releases senior living, independent living, assisted living, nonprofit, affordable housing, skilled nursing, growth, united church homes, nonprofit organization, Leadership, UCH, Mergers and Acquisitions, restructure, organization, reorganization, strategy, operations, administration, lead, vision, navigate, inspire, venture, optimize, transform Better Together Posted on October 18, 2021 Safety in numbers is a truism in many aspects of life. Partnerships and affiliations have become more frequent strategies among nonprofits. This is true for United Church Homes (UCH) in recent years. In fact, we identified several key partnerships that are shaping our ministries today and likely well into the… Read More Affordable Housing News, Corporate News, Communities, Advancement News - See the Spirit in Action Helping Residents Navigate COVID Challenges By Staying Safe & Sound Posted on October 15, 2021 With the uptick of COVID cases across the country, United Church Homes (UCH) and the Clinical Service team led by Patti Klingel, Executive Director of Compliance and Clinical Services, remind us that Safe and Sound isn’t just a saying —it’s a core pillar of our mission to help our residents… Read More Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Corporate News, Trinity News, Trinity at Beavercreek News, COVID19, Chapel Hill News, Trinity News, Trinity at Fairborn News, Fairhaven News, Parkvue News, Four Winds News, Patriot Ridge, Harmar Place News, Glenwood News, Pilgrim Manor News senior living, long-term care, ohio, independent living, assisted living, nonprofit, aging, skilled nursing, united church homes, UCH, pandemic, covid19, COVID, viral transmission, risk, centers for disease control, clinical Uncover the True Cost Savings of Independent Living Posted on September 29, 2021 We understand the complexities surrounding the decision to age in place or move into independent senior living. Realistically, cost can be a driving factor in this decision. Costs can also present differently in different situations. Let's look at costs and benefits that go beyond the monthly fee. Mortgage-Free Doesn’t Mean… Read More Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Corporate News, Trinity News, Trinity at Beavercreek News, Chapel Hill News, Communities, Parkvue News, News and Events, Glenwood News senior living, parkvue community, retirement, ohio, independent living, nonprofit, aging, health benefits, Glenwood Community, community, Trinity Community at Miami Township, safety, safe and sound, mortgage-free, costs, cost benefit, expenses, apartment, cottage United Church Homes Grows Through Acquisition and Expanding Senior Services Posted on August 2, 2021 Growth is something United Church Homes (UCH) is no stranger to. Since 2020, they have added 983 units to their portfolio offering a total of 5,619 apartments to seniors in 79 communities across the country. Since November 2020, UCH has acquired three middle-income senior housing communities in Ohio: The Brunswick… Read More UCH Ventures, Corporate News, News and Events, We're Growing senior living, ohio, assisted living, nonprofit, affordable housing, skilled nursing, midmarket housing, growth, corporate, united church homes, older adults, UCH, uch cares, the polaris community, columbus, acquisition, new community, UCH Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, Technology Innovation and Service Line Enhancements United Church Homes acquires Polaris Retirement Community in southern Delaware County Posted on July 29, 2021 MARION, Ohio (July 29, 2021) – United Church Homes, Inc. (UCH) yesterday acquired The Polaris Retirement Community from Polaris Retirement Living Properties, LP. The independent senior living community for those 55 and older has 136 one- and two-bedroom apartments and was developed in collaboration with Pittsburgh-based Graziano Construction and Development… Read More UCH Ventures, Corporate News, News and Events, Press Releases senior living, ohio, independent living, Columbus Colony for Elderly Care, older adults, Columbus Ohio, uch cares, apartments, senior adults, polaris, the polaris community, columbus, oh, canal village, davids way, st. michaels community, delaware county ohio, delaware county, acquisition, polaris retirement living, graziano construction, luxury housing, personal care services, fitness center, library, outdoor patio, Mergers and Acquisitions, New Community Developments and Construction United Church Homes Offers Internships and Opportunities to Young Professionals Posted on July 26, 2021 An interest in generational diversity and an opportunity to witness the services provided to senior adults are some of the factors that piqued the interest of United Church Homes (UCH) intern, Dennis Kyles. A recent political science graduate of Tougaloo College, Dennis decided to pursue his interest in the effects… Read More Affordable Housing News, Corporate News senior living, nonprofit, affordable housing, united church homes, internship, college student, tougaloo college, intern, young professionals, careers, experience, lefleur haven, jackson, mississippi, senior healthcare 7 Tips for Moving into a Senior Living Community Posted on June 29, 2021 The active housing market has many older adults considering whether now is the time to downsize and move. Senior independent living communities welcome adults ages 55 and older and typically offer of cottage homes and apartments, and sometimes both. They are an attractive option because they offer a broad range… Read More Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Corporate News, Trinity News, Trinity at Beavercreek News, Chapel Hill News, Trinity News, Trinity at Fairborn News, Fairhaven News, Communities, Parkvue News, Four Winds News, News and Events, Trinity News, Patriot Ridge, Harmar Place News, Glenwood News, Pilgrim Manor News senior living, ohio, independent living, assisted living, midmarket housing, senior citizens, seniors, senior living provider, moving during COVID-19, community, housing market, real estate, moving, housing, senior adults, cost, real estate market, selling The Campaign for Abundant Life Announces Revised Goal of $45 Million Posted on June 24, 2021 2020 marked the largest single donation in the history of United Church Homes by long-time friends who made an unparalleled lifetime estate gift of $17.5 million. This sacrificial gift inspired the creation of a new Fund for Growth to provide innovative programs and services at United Church Homes. “This generous… Read More Spirit Magazine » Spring 2021, Corporate News, Advancement News - See the Spirit in Action senior living, retirement, ohio, independent living, assisted living, nonprofit, palliative care, campaign for abundant life Service Coordination: Extending Care Beyond our Communities Posted on June 18, 2021 As part of our mission to offer support for aging adults, UCH provides service coordination to more than 2,500 older adults living in owned and managed affordable housing communities, to more than 600 seniors living in the neighborhoods surrounding these communities and will soon offer this service to more of… Read More UCH Ventures, Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Spirit Magazine » Spring 2021, Corporate News, Spirit Magazine senior living, ohio, independent living, assisted living, health benefits, united church homes, Dan Fagan, Trinity Community at Miami Township, UCH, housing, apartments, senior adults, Niles Community, Brunswick Community, Technology Innovation and Service Line Enhancements Spitznagel Focused on Strategic Growth Posted on June 18, 2021 Terry Spitznagel always knew she wanted a career that would allow her to be of service to others. But she knew she had a keen business sense and sought a path that would enable her to leverage both hard and soft skills. "I've been blessed with a career path where… Read More UCH Ventures, Spirit Magazine » Spring 2021, Corporate News, Corporate Leadership Team, Spirit Magazine senior living, ohio, independent living, assisted living, affordable housing, growth, chief growth officer, older adults, senior citizens, UCH, terry spitznagel, uch cares, uch engage, living with purpose, social connections, safe and sound, housing, apartments, Technology Innovation and Service Line Enhancements Live It! Program Brings Compassion and Respect to Life Posted on June 3, 2021 Our culture of compassion and respect sets United Church Homes apart, and our "I Live It" hospitality standards aim to show those we serve that we don't just say it-- we work to bring those values to life. Leading the charge is Amy Kotterman, Director of Customer Experience. Kotterman has… Read More Affordable Housing News, Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Spirit Magazine » Spring 2021, Corporate News, Trinity News, Trinity at Beavercreek News, Chapel Hill News, Trinity News, Trinity at Fairborn News, Fairhaven News, Parkvue News, Four Winds News, Trinity News, Patriot Ridge, Harmar Place News, Glenwood News, Pilgrim Manor News senior living, independent living, assisted living, affordable housing, technology and aging, united church homes, live it, compassion, hospitality, amy kotterman, zen den, terry spitznagel, purpose, social connection, safety 2020: UCH Team Spreads Hope, Resilient Spirit Posted on May 28, 2021 March 13, 2020, is circled on United Church Homes senior leaders' calendars - just two days after COVID-19 was declared a national emergency in the U.S. That day began a baptism by fire for every UCH team member. UCH faced two challenges against the backdrop of one of the most… Read More Affordable Housing News, Trinity News, Trinity at Miami Township News, Spirit Magazine » Spring 2021, Corporate News, Trinity News, Trinity at Beavercreek News, COVID19, Chapel Hill News, Trinity News, Trinity at Fairborn News, Fairhaven News, Parkvue News, Four Winds News, News and Events, Trinity News, Patriot Ridge, Harmar Place News, Glenwood News, Pilgrim Manor News senior living, independent living, assisted living, affordable housing, aging, skilled nursing, coronavirus, COVID-19, Vaccine, visit guide, UCH, documentary, pandemic It’s Time to Make the Move Posted on April 30, 2021 While the nation emerges from the pandemic and COVID cases are on the decline, the housing market is growing rapidly, outpacing inventory in many areas of the country. According to an article by U.S. News & World Report, interest rates are expected to remain relatively low this summer and the… Read More Corporate News senior living, retirement, ohio, independent living, midmarket housing, community, housing market, real estate, moving, down sizing, interest rate, buyers, sellers 1 2 3 … 33 » Search Media Check out our media page for the latest press releases and media contacts View Recent Posts Uplands Village Celebrates 100 Years Fund for Growth Enables Opportunities UCH Strengthens Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Keeping Holiday Visits Safe Visitation Guidelines – Update! Learn more about how we are growing our mission with UCH Ventures. ABOUT US LEADERSHIP WAYS TO GIVE CAREERS MEDIA PRIVACY CENTER INFORMATION WE COLLECT MY UCH BOARD MEMBER LOGIN Standards of Conduct United Church Homes, Inc. 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