It is with deep gratitude and great enthusiasm that I step into the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at United Church Homes. This is both a humbling honor and an exciting opportunity—to build upon a rich legacy while embracing the future of aging services with boldness and vision.
I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Rev. Kenneth V. Daniel for his years of leadership, mentorship and friendship. His dedication has left an indelible mark on UCH, and I am grateful for his commitment to UCH’s foundation—one rooted in faith, compassion and a steadfast commitment to those we serve.
Strength in Teamwork, United in Purpose
At UCH, we are more than an organization—we are a team. Every person who contributes to our mission, from caregivers to support staff, volunteers, donors, and partners, plays an essential role in shaping our future. Our ability to serve more people in more places depends on the strength of our team, working together with shared purpose and unwavering dedication.
As we embrace new opportunities, our mission remains the same: to create spaces where older adults experience abundant life. Together, we will continue to innovate, adapt, and extend our reach—bringing our values to life in new and meaningful ways.
Our Core Values continue to guide us forward:
• Compassion – Meeting each person with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Hospitality – Creating spaces where all feel welcomed and at home.
• Respect – Honoring the worth of every individual.
• Integrity – Leading with honesty and accountability.
• Stewardship – Responsibly managing our resources for lasting impact.
• Transparency – Building trust through open and honest communication. These values are more than words—they define who we are and how we care for those we serve.
Moving Forward—Together
In the months ahead, I look forward to engaging with residents, families, staff, donors and partners. Your dedication, talent, and passion fuel our success. By working together, we will expand opportunities, strengthen our communities and reimagine what’s possible in aging services.
To our residents and families—thank you for trusting us with your care. To our incredible team members—your dedication makes UCH what it is today, and I am honored to serve alongside you. To our partners and supporters— your belief in our mission empowers us to grow and serve even more people in more places.
I am both inspired by our past and energized for our future. Let’s move forward together—with faith, purpose and a commitment to transforming aging one life at a time.
With gratitude and anticipation,
Kenneth L. Young President and Chief Executive Officer
A publication of United Church Homes Volume 14, Issue 1 – Spring 2025
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A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Rev. Daniel’s 14
Years of Service
For those who have dedicated themselves to fulfilling careers in service to others, retirement is often bittersweet. That’s certainly the case for Rev. Dr. Ken Daniel who has grown to love United Church Homes, its employees and its residents.
On February 7, Rev. Daniel assumed his new role as senior strategic advisor to the organization he has so faithfully served for 14 years.
When he joined UCH in 2011, the economy was just beginning to recover from the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009. It was a time of uncertainty and vulnerability. But Rev. Daniel embraced the challenges UCH faced and immediately recognized that he and others throughout the organization shared a common spirit of compassion.
“What I found when I joined United Church Homes and visited my first community was a palpable sense of caring,” Rev. Daniel said. “I remember thinking ‘It’s here! Now how do we deepen it?’”
The UCH Board wanted change. In Rev. Daniel, they found a servant leader committed to the organization’s growth and innovation. They found a leader who would position UCH to meet the challenges of an ever-changing landscape.
“Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a lot of CEOs,” said UCH Board Chair Karl Ulrich. “Rev. Daniel is one of the best examples of servant leadership I’ve ever experienced. He never forgets that this organization is, at its core, about people. It’s about achieving results for those we are honored to serve.”
Among Rev. Daniel’s early priorities was ensuring that UCH’s mission, vision and core values were on target, clearly stated and embraced throughout the entire organization. Simply put, he embedded mission into UCH’s culture.
He also set about branding all the UCH communities as one integrated organization – a dramatic change from the past when each community had its own logo and identity, with little connection to the others.
“Today, we all truly believe and understand that we are servant leaders,” said Vice President of Healthcare Operations Laura Farrell. “That wasn’t the case before Rev. Daniel. He is a true leader in every sense of the word and has helped me develop in every aspect of my work.”
Ken Young, who now serves as UCH president and chief executive officer, is also grateful to Rev. Daniel for his mentorship.
“He contributed so much to my growth,” Young said. “He is a dynamic leader – professionally, personally and spiritually. He is an extraordinary role model for doing things the right way, with compassion and always striving for quality.”
There’s a lot to celebrate about Rev. Daniel’s contributions to UCH’s growth and success. He cites the organization’s remarkable response to the COVID pandemic as an example of its employees’ resilience and commitment to those they serve.
“We were warriors throughout the pandemic,” he said. “During the early months – a chaotic period as we learned more about the virus and as the guidance constantly changed – we all came together. Our top priorities were protecting staff and residents
Rev. Daniel and Ken Young facilitating the ball drop at the annual golf outing in celebration of The Trinity Community at Beavercreek's 50th anniversary
through our efforts to limit the spread and ensuring that residents did not suffer from feelings of isolation and loneliness.”
“Initially, we held daily calls with more than 50 key staff to share challenges and successes and support one another,” he continued. “Eventually, we moved to weekly calls – Thankful Thursdays – to continue learning from one another and celebrate the synergy that allowed UCH to thrive despite the many challenges we faced.”
Reflecting on his service, Rev. Daniel cites creation of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program as a highlight. The multi-faith clinical internship for developing professional skills in spiritual caregiving is accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Celebrating its ten-year anniversary in 2025, the program has evolved and grown as a result of a shift to online learning and virtual meetings implemented by necessity during the pandemic.
Another unexpected outcome of the CPE Program is residents’ response to engaging with students. It has become part of abundant life at The Trinity Community at Beavercreek which hosts the program.
Another highlight for Rev. Daniel was receipt of a transformational contribution totaling $20 million beginning in the early months of the pandemic. The major donor, who preferred to be anonymous, allowed UCH to increase the Campaign for Abundant Life goal to $45 million – the most ever raised by a UCH fundraising campaign.
“Not every president or CEO embraces a role in philanthropy,” said Vice President of Advancement Gloria Hurwitz. “Donors only support organizations with leaders they trust. Our fundraising success – and our ability to grow our portfolio of communities and services – is a wonderful reflection of donors’ trust and confidence in Rev. Daniel.”
During his tenure, UCH raised an impressive $93 million dollars, increasing the number of seniors it serves and positioning it for continued success.
Under his leadership, UCH’s owned and managed assets have grown to nearly $400 million, allowing the organization to provide support, through housing and services, to greater numbers of older adults.
Ulrich and Rev. Daniel are both justifiably proud of the trusting relationship between leaders and members of the UCH board which has contributed so much to the organization’s success.
“Open communication is critically important,” Ulrich said. “You cannot underestimate the importance of transparency. The strong relationship between the board and UCH’s senior leaders under Rev. Daniel’s leadership has played a key role in positioning the organization for continued growth and innovation.”
“He was the right guy to have at the top of the organizational chart through the challenges UCH faced during the pandemic,” he continued. “The strategic plan jointly developed by the board and senior leadership is a key part of Rev. Daniel’s legacy.”
So, what’s next for Rev. Daniel? When he steps down from his role as senior strategic advisor and fully retires July 1, he and Barbara – his wife of 39 years – will enjoy the many things they love to do together. Their travel plans over the next year include visiting Ireland, Scotland, Japan and Australia.
He looks forward to spending more time with the people he loves most: his family. His plans for an abundant life also include remaining active, with regular exercise in the form of yoga and pickleball.
“I’ll always have close ties to United Church Homes,” Rev. Daniel said. “UCH is positioned for continued success and I will enjoy cheering it on from the sidelines.”
Rev. Daniel and his wife Barbara
CPE graduation, Rev. Kristen O'Rion, Rev. Sonia McClendon, Rev. Mary Catherine Cole, Mary Takacs, Rev. Becky King
KEN YOUNG: Leading UCH Into a Bold New Future
Soon after transitioning from United Church Homes general legal counsel to president last year, Ken Young said: “It feels like my entire career has led to this moment.
It’s been full speed ahead since Young’s role was expanded to include chief executive officer of UCH and a position within Radiant Alliance – a dynamic consortium of reputable nonprofit health and human services providers – on February 7.
UCH Board members recognized that choosing a new president and CEO would be one of the most important decisions they would make. Continuity in commitment to UCH’s mission, vision and core values was the board’s top consideration.
“In all the ways that matter – in continuity and the values he represents – Ken is the right leader for the future,” said UCH
Board Chair Karl Ulrich.
“Although we knew and respected Ken from working with him over the years, we didn’t automatically assume he was the best choice. We had a responsibility to dive into the nuts and bolts – to understand his thinking and approach to leadership,” Ulrich continued.
Young “made his case” that he was ready and eager for the challenges of the president/CEO role, but only after much thought and self-reflection. Out-going CEO Rev. Ken Daniel, who has been a mentor to Young throughout his 14-year tenure, helped Young realize that he was called to do this work.
“We are profoundly grateful for Rev. Daniel’s visionary leadership and the legacy he leaves,” said Ulrich. “We are equally confident in Ken Young’s ability to lead UCH into an exciting future while advancing our mission and values.”
“I’m honored to serve,” Young said. “After a year in the role of president, I have a deeper understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges. I’m fortunate to have a solid team I can trust and to be surrounded by people at all levels of the organization who share my commitment to UCH’s mission and core values.”
Young grew up playing team sports and played basketball in college, so he has a team mindset and gravitates to leadership roles. He has been an important member of UCH’s senior leadership team since leaving his law firm, where as a partner he worked almost exclusively for UCH, to become inhouse general legal counsel almost 20 years ago.
“It’s been a journey,” Young said. “Reflection, prayer, discussions with people I trust who know me well, peers … I know this is what’s right for UCH and for me. It’s really exciting –UCH’s future is unbelievably bright.”
“February 7 was an emotional day for Ken and for me,” Rev. Daniel said. “I gave a lot of thought to how best to memorialize it for Ken, ultimately choosing a few unique, personal gifts.”
They included a cup and bowl made from clay found in the Upper Sandusky, Ohio area, where Young grew up. Northwest Ohio was once home to the Wyandotte Native American Indian Tribe which was known for its hospitality – one of UCH’s core values.
Perhaps the most touching part of the day was presentation of the third gift: a stole Rev. Daniel placed around Young’s shoulders as a symbol of spiritual leadership, service and the calling to ministry. When given from one leader to another, it represents the continuation of leadership – the transfer of responsibility, and the blessing of God’s calling on the new leader.
It was particularly meaningful to Young who, as a graduate of the Nollau Leadership Institute Program, holds a certificate of consecration as a Diakonal Minister of the United Church of Christ.
Will United Church Homes continue to face change beyond its top leader?
Ken Young addresses the Board and senior leaders following his appointment of President and CEO
“Yes, it’s the nature of the work we do,” Young said. “But UCH has repeatedly proven, even during a global pandemic, that people throughout our organization are up to the changes and challenges of the future. UCH will continue to be a leader in faith-based senior living and care.”
Rev. Daniel lays a hand on Ken’s shoulder as he blesses his future
EMPOWERING AGING JOURNEYS: Support for Older Adults with Innovation and Care
Innovation is in United Church Homes’ DNA – its leaders and staff never stop looking for new ways to better serve a diverse population of seniors.
Each older adult’s experiences and needs are unique, but there are also common challenges faced at different stages of aging. Physical and mental health, family support, social engagement, financial position and personal preferences all factor into creating plans that best meet older adults’ individual needs.
Today’s seniors value individual choice in every aspect of their lives. Some are eager to be free of the many responsibilities of living in one’s own home and seek the security and social engagement of senior communities. Others prefer to remain in their homes, full of treasured warm memories.
“What we know, for sure, is that older adults face challenges as they age,” said UCH Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Terry Spitznagel. “We also know that stable housing and accessible healthcare are essential to their wellbeing, regardless of lifestyle preferences.”
“Our support programs are customer-inspired and customized to each individual,” she continued. “It’s all about providing seniors with the support they need. In some cases, UCH staff are the best resource. In other cases, UCH leverages its knowledge of community resources and social services to help older adults navigate a complex and often confusing landscape of benefits and supports.”
Family members and caregivers working to support their loved ones need help, too.
United Church Homes offers two unique service programs for older adults who live within and outside of its communities: UCH Cares and NaviGuide.
UCH Cares is available to residents in five senior living communities: The Trinity Communities at Beavercreek, Fairwood and Miami Township; The Brunswick Community; and The Polaris Community.
The program provides personal care services to residents in independent living, allowing them to stay in their homes longer by identifying and addressing their needs.
“UCH Cares is not a one-size-fits-all program – our support plans are developed based on individual needs,” said Rachel Harmon, UCH director of quality and community services. “In some of the communities we serve, the number one request for support is
housekeeping, which usually starts with bathrooms and kitchens and can evolve into full service.”
“Others seek assistance with their medications – from reminders, to filling daily pill organizers, to working with pharmacies on prepackaged prescriptions,” she continued. “The beauty of the customized program is its simplicity and residents’ ability to receive as much or as little support as they need. In some cases, that’s as little as just 15 minutes.”
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UCH Cares
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Another frequent request is for pet care. For some, it’s taking Fido for his daily walk. For others, it’s checking in on Fluffy while his owner is away for the weekend visiting family or friends.
Perhaps the most important service is safety checks. “During a routine visit, one of our staff discovered that a resident had fallen and needed assistance,” Harmon said. “We may receive a phone call from a loved one, saying ‘I’ve been trying to reach mom for three hours and she’s not picking up … can you check on her?’”
The constantly evolving UCH Cares list of services includes running errands and shopping, scheduling and providing transportation to appointments, meal preparation and delivery, socialization and companionship and more. Wellness visits include a licensed practical nurse monitoring residents’ blood pressure and sugar levels.
The program, licensed by the Ohio Department of Health, is customerfocused and mindful of what’s best for residents. “If UCH Cares isn’t the right solution for a resident, we find another resource that better addresses their needs,” Harmon said.
NaviGuide offers support to older adults who are not UCH residents, allowing them to stay in their homes while accessing the services they need to do so. Service coordinators don’t provide direct, in-home services. Rather, they help seniors navigate a complex healthcare system and connect them with needed services.
“NaviGuide is also offered as a benefit to UCH employees,” said Program Director Kim Yoder.
“It’s been a valuable service for staff who face many of the same challenges in managing their many responsibilities – work, raising a family and caring for mom or dad –as our residents and their families. The trust they place in us is humbling.”
It all starts with an initial in-home visit to determine what services the individual or family needs. The program provides: 24-hour call service; transportation services; setup of food and prescription home delivery; and, scheduling of household chores, repairs and care.
The greatest benefits of the program are assistance navigating today’s complex healthcare system, connecting older adults to benefits and services they qualify for but may be unaware of, and explaining the various options for aging seniors including assisted living and residential communities.
“We work closely with both older adults and their family members,” Yoder said. “The program, which was just created three years ago, has grown beyond my wildest imagination. I think it’s been so successful because it provides practical solutions to address seniors’ needs but also peace of mind – for both older adults and their loves ones.
UCH Director of Housing Compliance Bobbi England has first-hand experience with the NaviGuide program.
“The NaviGuide employee benefit has been priceless to me,” she said. “My grandmother was diagnosed with late onset dementia. I had no idea what steps to take to get her into a longterm care facility. I was completely overwhelmed. I reached out to Kim (Yoder), was assigned a NaviGuide who worked with me through the entire process, walking me through step-by-step.”
“Beyond helping me secure Medicaid long term care insurance for my grandmother, my NaviGuide was a source of support in one of the most challenging and trying times in my life,” she continued. “I would recommend NaviGuide to anyone who has a family member in need.”
A NaviGuide meets with a family member on her porch to arrange services for her loved one
Expanding with Purpose: Growing to Serve More People
For some organizations, growth is all about the financial bottom line, but for United Church Homes, it’s about transforming aging by building a culture of community, wholeness and peace for a greater number of older adults. It’s all about the number of lives touched.
Residents and family members gather at the The Parkvue Community annual summer party
UCH’s strategic growth plan is no secret. In 2014, United Church Homes was 76th in the LeadingAge Ziegler 200 report which ranks and analyses the 200 largest not-for-profit senior living organizations in the U.S. In the 2024 report, UCH ranks 45th after steady growth over the last decade.
Last year, UCH proudly served a diverse population of nearly 8,000 seniors in its 115-plus owned and managed communities located in 15 states. Its personal care services and independent, assisted, nursing care and life plan communities help create abundant lives for the thousands of individuals UCH is honored to serve.
United Church Homes has been quite strategic in its growth. It’s senior leaders only recommend partnerships and acquisitions that align with its mission, vision and core values to the Board, which ultimately makes all related decisions.
UCH recently welcomed three affordable housing communities in Indiana into its portfolio: Providence Place of Bloomington and Providence Place of Marion, both owned; and Farrell Bell Senior Housing , which is managed.
“The Providence Place communities fit nicely into our portfolio,” said UCH Vice President of Care and Housing Dan Fagan. “They are both lovely properties that join six other UCH-owned affordable housing communities in Indiana.”
The previous owners were looking for an organization with experience serving HUD-communities with rent subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and well positioned to continue its mission. UCH – recognized as leader in affordable senior housing – was recommended as a potential partner. They worked with UCH throughout a six-month period with virtual meetings on a regular basis to orchestrate a seamless transition.
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Farrell Bell Senior Housing
UCH is also pleased to welcome Farrell Bell Senior Housing to a growing number of managed communities, which now totals 17 with 1,000-plus units, representing about one-third of UCH’s portfolio.
The management agreement tasks UCH with providing day-to-day management, maintenance, coordination of services, accounting and communication with HUD on regulatory issues.
“We’re proud to be recognized by others in the senior housing community as a leader,” said UCH Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Terry Spitznagel.
“Our expertise makes us an attractive partner for smaller not-for-profit organizations with missions and core values that align with our own. We’re eager to continue our expansion, but we will always limit our acquisitions and management agreements to those organizations that represent a win for all parties involved, particularly residents.”
Providence Place of Bloomington I and II and Marion I, II and III
Providence Place of Bloomington I and II features 57 units. Marion I, II and III communities feature 65 units. Both are in excellent condition, and each is served by a manager, maintenance worker and service coordinator.
“We were very purposeful about making sure staff employed by the previous owner were retained and trained to UCH practices,” Fagan said. “Occupancy rates are high and we’ve maintained rental rates in place prior to the acquisition.”
UCH took ownership of eight acres with the Marion communities which provides opportunities for future development.
Consistent with the vision of the previous owner of the Bloomington and Marion communities, UCH will provide service coordination, connecting residents with outside agencies and community groups that provide various forms of support.
Providence Place of Bloomington
Providence Place of Marion
THE FUTURE OF DEMENTIA CARE: UCH Joins Groundbreaking Medicare Initiative
United Church Homes is proud be an approved participant in a new program launched by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on July 1, 2024: Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model
GUIDE is an eight-year voluntary model aimed at supporting people with dementia and their unpaid caregivers. Its specific goals include: improving quality of life for people living with dementia; reducing the burden and strain on unpaid caregivers of people living with dementia; and, preventing or delaying long-term nursing home care for individuals with dementia.
“Medicare has never done anything like this,” said UCH Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Terry Spitznagel. “It’s a game changer. We are thrilled to be approved as one of just nine established providers in Ohio.”
“Our involvement in the program is customer-inspired,” she continued. “We’re always looking for opportunities to better support seniors living in UCH residential communities, as well as those who choose to remain in their own homes. The GUIDE Model is a natural fit with our NaviGuide program.”
About 6.7 million Americans currently live with some form of dementia. That number is projected to grow to nearly 14 million by 2060. Dementia is a difficult diagnosis to receive, and it takes a toll not only on those living with it, but also on their loved ones and caregivers.
The model is designed to promote improved dementia care by defining and requiring a comprehensive, standardized delivery approach that includes a standard set of services for beneficiaries and their unpaid caregivers. Interdisciplinary care teams deliver those services. GUIDE also includes a training requirement for care navigators who are part of the care teams.
“Changes occur in the brain as dementia progresses,” said UCH Director of Customer Experience Amy Kotterman. “These changes can lead to depression and feelings of isolation. I’ve heard it said that if you’ve met one person with dementia, you’ve met one person with dementia – each case is unique.”
“Care plans are individualized,” she continued. “It helps to know the routines of individuals with dementia … what do they love? Do they have a pet? What are their favorite foods? Knowing things that bring them comfort can be helpful in stressful situations.”
To be eligible to receive GUIDE Model support one must have a diagnosis of dementia and have Medicare as the primary payer. One must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B – but not in Medicare Advantage or receiving a traditional Medicare hospice benefit – and not residing in a long-term nursing home.
The GUIDE Model is also designed to alleviate strain and stress often experienced by caregivers. It provides respite services for caregivers which may come in the form of short-term in-home care, allowing the full-time caregiver to take breaks for errands or appointments, or even longerterm 24 to 48 hour periods for a brief get-away. Adult daycare programs are also an option.
A call center staffed with nurses and social workers answer caregivers’ immediate questions, with later follow up by a care navigator. Virtual and in-person caregiver support groups can also be beneficial.
“UCH has a well-established history of providing care and support to people with dementia,” said Kotterman.
“Our participation in the GUIDE Model adds to our menu of memory care services and allows us to extend our support to people living outside of our residential communities. We’re now able to extend our reach to serve people living in 413 Ohio ZIP codes.”
NURTURING
the Heart
SPIRITUALITY: The way we seek and express meaning and purpose and the way we experience our connectedness to: the moment; self; others; nature; and, the significant or sacred.
There are many definitions of spirituality, but this one is a favorite among the chaplains at United Church Homes who promote mental health and well-being for both residents and staff.
Spiritual health is an important part of abundant living. It’s a state of well-being where individuals experience a sense of purpose and meaning. It’s a feeling of connection to something greater than oneself. It’s inner peace, resilience and emotional balance. And it’s an alignment of one’s values, beliefs and action. Spiritual health encompasses a broad sense of existential fulfillment and harmony.
Spiritual care runs deep in UCH’s culture, with a team of 11 chaplains serving a diverse group of residents and staff in owned and managed communities.
“Chaplains are deeply embedded in all of the life plan communities,” Dean of Chaplains Rev. Becky King said. “We visit with every new resident to conduct a spiritual assessment to identify those who may not have a strong support system or are dealing with a difficult life event.
We walk throughout the buildings, connecting with residents and checking in with nurses and other staff to see who may be in special need of support.”
“It’s all about building relationships of trust,” she continued. “We truly come with a sense of welcome and hospitality and are an important part of interdisciplinary teams. Each chaplain has his or her own style, but there is continuity around mission, vision and core values.”
The role of a chaplain provides spiritual support to people of all religions and are perhaps best known for working in hospital and military settings. They do not promote a particular religion but rather offer connection and support to all.
“We’re active listeners,” Rev. King said. “We ask a lot of open-ended questions … What gives you meaning and purpose? What brings you joy? I once had a new resident tell me she wasn’t religious, but she loved to read. So, we agreed to talk about books! For those who commune with nature, let’s move our visit outdoors. As chaplains, we adapt to those we serve.”
Another critically important role UCH chaplains play focuses on mental health. Chaplains are often called to talk with residents with mental health concerns. The United Church of Christ, with which UCH has close faith-inspired ties, adapted its WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive and Engaged) mental health program for use in UCH communities.
The foundation of UCH’s mission is community, wholeness and peace –all of which have a connection to spirituality. While all UCH staff embrace the three pillars, chaplains play a particularly important role in providing spiritual care to those they serve.
CURRENT CHAPLAINS
Rev. Mary Catherine Cole
ACPE Certified Educator – The Trinity Communities of Greater Dayton
William DeOliveira
Wexner Heritage Village
Rev. Tracy Glaser-Bacon
The Chapel Hill Community
Rev. Becky King
Dean of Chaplains – The Trinity Communities of Greater Dayton
Rabbi Deb Lefton
Wexner Heritage Village
Rev. Andrea Mericle
The Parkvue Community
Rev. Darla Metz
Chaplain of Community Engagement
Rev. Deanna Straw
The Four Winds Community
Rev. Jessica Tinkham – The Trinity Communities of Greater Dayton
Rev. Patricia Vargas – The Harmar Place and Glenwood Communities
The Center for Abundant Aging’s Mission to Inspire
The Center for Abundant Aging (CAA) is a unique education and advocacy initiative inspired by the spirit and visionary, Ruth Frost Parker.
The CAA continues to focus on conquering ageism and offers a wide range of educational and experiential opportunities to explore the riches of abundant aging with particular attention at the intersection of spirituality.
“Aging Abundantly means that even with age-related challenges there are also opportunities to continue to grow, experience meaning and purpose, and to contribute to the life of the community,” said Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, vice president of engagement.
The CAA will host its TENTH ANNUAL ABUNDANT AGING SYMPOSIUM – the biggest event of the year – with the theme of “Ignite Creative Potential: The Aging Superpower” which continues to advance the mission of the CAA.
Other events and activities offered by the CAA include:
• The Abundant Aging Podcast information and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we age.
• Another Day Older, a free, downloadable curriculum for gatherings that spark conversations about ageism.
• The Abundant Aging Blog , essays by clergy and others on topics that consider the experience of aging through the lens of faith. Each blog has questions for individual/small group reflection.
transitioning out of full-time employment or navigating life as we age.
• Caregiver Support Group, a new offering led by Chaplain for Community Engagement, Rev. Darla Metz.
As Rev. Long-Higgins celebrates progress made since the CAA was founded in 2007, she reflects on the words of Ruth Frost Parker: “There is still so much work to be done.”
• Courses and online conversations including live Zoom courses to celebrate and nourish the spiritual life of older adults whether that’s SCAN TO CONNECT TO THE CENTER FOR ABUNDANT AGING
IGNITE CREATIVE POTENTIAL:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET In Person and Online
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center Columbus, Ohio
TENTH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Dr. Catrinel Tromp, Co-author of A Model of Creative Aging (MOCA) research
Dr. Like Lokon Founder of Opening Minds through Art (OMA)
Kelly de la Rocha Founder of Poem Renovation
Dr. Amy Elliot, Senior Research Scholar, Scripps Gerontology Center
Dr. Susan McFadden
Professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin
Karl Ulrich, Board Chair
As Chair of the UCH Board, I’m proud to report that despite sweeping changes, UCH’s mission and ministry thrived in 2024.
Change is a constant, but 2024 was especially pivotal. UCH adapted to shifting policies, welcomed four distinguished board members, and prepared for leadership transition as Rev. Kenneth Daniel announced his retirement, with Kenneth Young set to succeed him as President and CEO.
Amid change, UCH remains grounded in its mission, vision, and values— ensuring a strong and innovative future.
The 2024 election has changed and will continue to change the regulatory landscape for older adult services providers. Changes will likely be seen
2024 Board of Directors
Mr. Peter Bailey
Dr. Trevor Bates
Ms. Pam Benjamin
Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Black
Rev. Joanna D’Agostino
Rev. Dr. J. Bennett Guess
Ms. Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders
Mr. Jim Henry
Ms. Sandy Lindahl
Dr. LaPearl Logan Winfrey
Rev. David Long-Higgins
Ms. Diane Moreno Zerby
Rev. Robert Tussing
Mr. Karl Ulrich
Mrs. Stephanie Williams
in Medicare and Medicaid programs, in staffing requirements for long-term care, in affordable housing funding and re-financing programs, among many other things. Fortunately, UCH has the requisite business and legal expertise to monitor and manage through this uncertain environment. In addition, the Board’s Engagement Committee, co-chaired by Dr. LaPearl Logan Winfrey and Ms. Sandy Lindahl, with staff support from Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, Ms. Megan Kelly and others, has amped up its advocacy and lobbying activities. UCH continues to work with and through its trade affiliates such as Leading Age to influence policy whenever it can.
In 2024, UCH strengthened operations while pursuing strategic growth. Improved performance at The Polaris Community, rising occupancy and cost reductions helped stabilize finances. Meanwhile, Radiant Alliance, a strategic affiliation with CareSource, Ohio’s Hospice and Genacross Lutheran Services was finalized and launched.
UCH welcomed four new members to its board of directors, each bringing a wealth of experience and leadership. Dr. Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders, a Dayton-area business leader and entrepreneur with a strong background in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Rev. Joanna D’Agostino serves as the Senior Pastor of Lakewood Congregational Church in Lakewood, Ohio. Peter Bailey is a seasoned business professional with CEO experience in private equity and technology-enabled industries. Stephanie Williams, a senior executive at CareSource in Dayton, offers extensive expertise in finance and business strategy. Each will serve a three-year term.
UCH also experienced an important leadership change in 2024. Rev. Daniel, who has led UCH for over a decade, had previously advised the Board of his intention to retire. In preparation for that transition, the Board began an 18-monthlong discernment process. In November of 2024, it voted unanimously to appoint Kenneth Young as UCH’s next leader. That change became effective at the February 2025 Board meeting. Mr. Young’s longstanding, central role in UCH’s growth and transformation, his recent operational experience as President, and his dedication to UCH’s mission and core values were all key factors in the Board’s decision. Even as we celebrate Rev. Daniel’s indispensable contribution to UCH, we look forward with confidence toward Ken Young’s next generation of leadership.
As UCH embraces change, our commitment remains unwavering—unapologetically inclusive, compassionate, and transparent. Our mission endures: transforming aging through community, wholeness, and peace.
Blessings and thanks to all the people who continue to make that mission a reality.
Karl Ulrich, Chair, Board of Directors
Financial Overview
For the 12 months ending December 31, 2024
The financial data for United Church Homes and its affiliates has been consolidated with data from key partners and service lines, including long-term care communities, affiliated housing entities, the central office, advancement, the Center for Abundant Aging, and United Church Homes Management.
numbers are shown in thousands)
Uncompensated Care
For the 12 months ending December 31, 2024
For over a century, United Church Homes has celebrated the spirit of older adults. As a faith-inspired nonprofit, it ranks among the nation’s largest providers of senior living services, with more than 1,800 dedicated staff members serving over 8,000 residents across its owned and managed communities. The UCH network spans more than 115 senior living communities across 15 states and two tribal lands. In covenant with the United Church of Christ, UCH warmly welcomes residents and staff of all faiths.
Through our residential services, in 2024, we provided over $12 million of uncompensated charity care that was not reimbursed by user fees or government funding.
2024 Senior Leaders
Rev. Dr. Kenneth V. Daniel Chief Executive Officer, United Church Homes Chief Executive Officer, Radiant Alliance
Mr. Kenneth L. Young President
Mr. John K. Renner Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Finance and Administrative Officer
Mrs. Terry Spitznagel Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
Mr. Scott Slutz
Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Culture Officer
Mr. Michael Hughes Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer
Mrs. Gloria T. Hurwitz Vice President of Advancement
Rev. Beth Long-Higgins Vice President of Engagement and Executive Director for The Center for Abundant Aging
Mr. Nate Bollinger Vice President of Asset Stewardship and Development
Mr. Dan Fagan Vice President of Care and Housing
Mr. Kevin Deegan Vice President of Corporate Ventures
Ms. Megan Kelley Vice President and General Counsel
NAMED ENDOWMENTS
United Church Homes’ mission is realized through our legacy endowment gifts. We recognize our Pillar Society donors who have established a named endowment that provides support for its designated purpose in perpetuity.
The Jeanne M. & Maynard J. Aldridge Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Jack & Betty Bailey & Cynthia Bailey Kennett Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Magdalena B. Bartsch Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek
Dr. J. Albert Beam & Dr. Lillian E. Beam Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek
The Rev. & Mrs. Robert F. & Elizabeth H. Beck Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Thomas J. & Rosanna M. Becker
Housing Endowment Fund
Housing Needs, Housing Services
The Harold Behnken Trust Endowment
Needs of Parkvue, The Parkvue Community
The Laurence A. & Karen E. Bettcher Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Parkvue Community
The Burlin B. & Vera K. Brombaugh
Landscaping & Maintenance
Landscaping, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek
The Bruce R. & Ruth E. Burgan Endowment Fund
Rehabilitation Services, The Chapel Hill Community
The Thomas A. & Kathryn E. Coons Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Joan R. Coulter Landscaping & Horticultural Endowment Fund
Landscaping and Horticulture, The Parkvue Community
The Joan R. Coulter Nursing Scholarship Named Endowment Fund
Nursing, United Church Homes
The Robert G. & Eleanor W. Diller Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Walter & Philamine Duibley Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek
The Joan Ernst Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Grace V. Finney Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Fishel Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Friends of Chapel Hill Community
Chaplaincy Endowment Fund
Chaplaincy Needs, The Chapel Hill Community
The Glenwood Community Endowment Fund
The Glenwood Community Operation, The Glenwood Community
The Isabel & Muriel Heid Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Vernon A. & Hester B. Horst
Transportation Endowment Fund
Transportation and General Maintenance Needs, The Parkvue Community
The William Boyd & Sarah Albert Huff Endowment Fund
Specialized Training, Uniforms, Awards, Continued Professional Growth and Tuition Reimbursement for Staff, The Chapel Hill Community
The Delmar & Miriam Indorf Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Robert L. & Margaret A. Keener
Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The William A. and Wanda J. Kroft
Endowment Fund for Chapel Hill Community
Chapel Hill Operations, The Chapel Hill Community
The Helen E. Kurt Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community
The Kutschbach Family Endowment Fund for Leadership Development
Board Development, United Church Homes
The John D. Sr. & Mina K. Luecke
Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
Rev. John Rainey, Rev. Gene Finnegan, C. Jedd Rawlins
The Naomi Ruth Hegnauer Martin Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The David & Ann Nice Memorial Fund for Endowment
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Parkvue Community Projects Endowment
Aquatic Center & General Support of Operations, The Parkvue Community
The Pieper Family Named Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Anna Louise Prentice Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community
The Wayne H. & Patricia A. Pressler Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Ralph C. & Sue Quellhorst Program for Leadership Development Endowment Fund
Educational and Staff Leadership Development
Missions, United Church Homes
The John Rainey & Gene Finnegan
Landscaping & General Maintenance Endowment Fund
Beautification of the Grounds, The Parkvue Community
The Dale H. & Kathryn Sanders Rieder Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Glenn & Mildred Royer Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Sawmiller Family Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek
The Suzanne & Robert Schoedinger Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Schory Professional Advancement Endowment Fund
Specialized Training, Awards, Continued Professional Growth and Tuition Reimbursement, United Church Homes
The Rev. & Mrs. Theodore Schory
Christian Ministry and Pastoral Care Endowment Fund
Spiritual Life through Christian Ministry, United Church Homes
The Emma C. Smith Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Louis & Mary Anna Speller Endowment Fund
Eden Program (Animal and Plant Program),
The Trinity Community of Beavercreek
The Louis & Mary Anna Speller Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Ruth A. Stonebrook Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community
The Gertrude Stubbs Transportation Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Sherman & Dorothy Stryker Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek
The Charlene Thornburg Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Uberta Family Named Endowment
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Herman A. & Helen F. Van Guelpen Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The E. Kathryn Wadsworth Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Robert & Betty Walker Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Parkvue Community
The Ruth E. Webster Endowment Fund
Alzheimer & Sub Acute Units Specialized Care, United Church Homes
The Marian Whitney Music Entertainment Endowment
Special Music for Residents, United Church Homes
The Alfred A. & Frances A. Wilhelm Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, United Church Homes
The Wolsdorf Memorial Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care , United Church Homes
The Ernest W. & Karen B. Wood Endowment Fund
Professional Advancement for UCH Gift Planning Staff, United Church Homes
The Freda J. Zieber Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Parkvue Community
The Lowell & Marian Zechiel Endowment Fund
Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community
State Senator Brian Chavez, Mike McCurdy, Larry Richards, Arista Gore and Rev. Dr. Ken Daniel at the Marietta Donor Appreciation Reception
PILLAR SOCIETY
Anonymous
Ms. Grace Amy Anders*
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Angell
Mrs. Verna M. Armitage*
Ms. Pat Bartsokas-Huth
Rev. Paul E. Baumer* & Mrs. Janice Baumer
Mrs. Jean W. Bender*
Ms. Pamela Benjamin
Ms. Linda E. Bilick*
Mr. Thomas N. Blandford*
Mrs. Marjorie BonDurant*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bowman*
Mr. Robert W. Bradford*
& Mrs. Rosemary Bradford
Mr. James & Mrs. Carolyn Braun*
(The Braun Family Trust)
Ms. Suzanne M. Braun
Mr. Jerrus M. Bryant*
Mr. Randall L. Buchman*
& Mrs. Marilyn A. Buchman*
Rev. Dr. Donald R. Buckthal*
& Mrs. Ruth Buckthal
Mrs. Jane Buehrer*
Ms. Vera V. Burge*
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Casey
Mrs. Elsa J. Chadwick*
Miss Pauline Choate*
Drs. Jerry Clark and Barry McCorkle
Mr. Larry W. Clausing &
Mrs. Donna Overholt*
Ms. Ellen Louise Collins
Mrs. Jean Day*
Rev. Paul E. Deppen*
Mrs. Mary Louise “Lou” Dickman*
Miss Amy Diller
Ms. Margaret D. Dorman*
Rev. Louis H. Dorsch &
Mrs. Donna Dorsch
Mr. Ronald Duckson & Mrs. Nancy Duckson*
Mr. Roscoe T. Dyke*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dykema
Mrs. Juanita Easterday*
Ms. Marie Eberhard*
Mrs. Dorothy E. Eckert
Mrs. Suzanne S. Ellis
Ms. Adelle B. Elshoff*
Mrs. Judy Evans*
Mrs. Wilma Farmer
Mrs. Mary L. Fenker-Lindsley*
Ms. Lida M. Ferguson*
Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald
Mr. William Flickinger
Rev. Tim Forbess
Mr. James Fox*
Mrs. Betty J. Frederiksen*
Mr. & Mrs. William P. Freudenberger
Mr. Herbert M. Fuldner* &
Mrs. Marjorie L. Fuldner*
Rev. John M. Gantt
Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Gerber* &
Mrs. Carolyn Gerber*
Mr. Charles J. Gilbert
Mr. Theodore Gloeckler
Mr. William H. Gluesenkamp* & Mrs. Wilma Gluesenkamp
Ms. Zola Graves*
Cathy & John* Green
Mr. & Mrs. Jack C. Guy
Mr. Merle Hamilton* & Mrs. Peg
Hamilton*
Mr. Joseph Hammat &
Mrs. Dawn Hammat
Ms. Terri Handlin
Miss Caroline I. Hart*
Mr. Robert L. Hart* &
Mrs. Ila M. Hart*
Mrs. Catharine J. Hartzell*
Mrs. Ardythe M. Hatchett
Mrs. Doris B. Heartwell*
Mrs. Virginia L. Heidt*
Miss Emily E. Hensley*
Mrs. Ethel Heyob*
Ms. Sally Ann Hillard*
Rev. Mike Hillis
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hollenbeck
Mrs. Margaret A. Holfinger
Ms. Harriet Homer*
Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Humrighouse*
Mr. Fred E. Huntley*
Mrs. Gloria T. Hurwitz
Mrs. Grace E. Johnson*
Miss Mariesther Johnson*
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Johnston
Mrs. Dorothy L. Jones*
Rev. Anne D. Kear
Mr. John T. Kelsey* & Mrs. Charlene Kelsey
Ms. Madolyn L. Key*
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Kiesel
Rev. Dr. Paul B. Kiewit*
Rev. & Mrs. Erwin R. Koch
Mrs. Evangeline K. Kohler*
Miss Helen H. Kottlowski*
Rev. & Mrs. Henry Kroondyk
Mr. John Kropf & Mrs. Judy Kropf
Rev. & Mrs. John Krueger
Mr. William Laggren*
Mr. William J. Lange*
Mrs. Martha L. Lebold*
Mr. Robert P. Lee* & Mrs. Sharon Lee
Mrs. Brinley R. Lewis
Ms. Sandy Lindahl
Mrs. Anne K. Liston*
Mrs. Mary Ann Luecke*
Mr. Gary M. Mahaffey
Mr. Jerry Mallicoat* & Mr. John Cummings
Ms. Anne Marks-Gaertner
Mrs. Darlene K. Marrs
Mr. William Matern III*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. McDaniels
Rev. John T. Miller* & Mrs. Marcelle Miller
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Minehart, Jr.
Mrs. Cathy G. Moore
Mr. Richard Murdock & Mrs. Nancy Murdock
Rev. & Mrs. Erling W. Peterson*
Mrs. Ada May Pfiester*
Mrs. Anna M. Phipps*
Merrill & Mildred Post*
Rev. Dr. Ralph Quellhorst* & Mrs. Sue Quellhorst*
Mr. Joe L. Randles*
Ms. Lucy Read
Miss Vivian E. Reemer*
John & Barbara Renner
Miss Virginia C. Rensch*
Rev. & Mrs. Marvin Rettig
Mr. & Mrs. Clinton E. Retzsch*
Mr. Roger Roberts* & Mrs. Sally P. Roberts*
Mrs. Marian E. Rohrbaugh*
Mr. Dietrich Roth* & Mrs. Betty Roth*
Dr. Carl Rothe* & Mrs. Mary Lou Rothe*
Miss Maryalice Roush*
Mrs. Esther M. Rowland*
Ms. Carolyn F. Ryan*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Rynard, Sr.
Mr. Arthur Sams*
Mr. William Sams
Miss Marvis Schaaf*
Mr. George H. Schaefer*
Mr. George H. Schmitz*
Rev. & Mrs. Victor H. Schoen*
Ms. Jean P. Schoenstein*
Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Scholl*
Rev. Alfred W. Schroeder & Mrs. Catherine A. Sprague
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard L. Schroer
The Seider Memorial*
Mrs. Audrey Shafer*
Mrs. Ruth Shelton *
Rev. Dr. Roger L. Shinn* & Mrs. Katharine C. Shinn*
Ms. Margaret E. Skeoch*
Mrs. Helen N. Smith*
Mrs. Priscilla W. Smythe*
Ms. Alta Sorrell*
Mr. Roy D. Speigle*
Dr. John C. Stahler* & Mrs. Marjorie L. Stahler*
Mrs. Hazel Steinmetz*
Miss Virginia Ann Stepler*
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stricker*
Mrs. Frances Testa*
Mr. William Toneoff*
Ms. Mary T. Tymeson
Mrs. Elizabeth Van*
Mrs. Martha Van Sickle*
Mr. Jack Vollmer* & Mrs. Barbara Vollmer
Mr. & Mrs. Ford R. Weyrick*
Ms. Judy Whitwer
Mrs. Cheryl Wickersham & Mr. Steve Wickersham
Ms. Barbara Willardo*
Ms. Jan Williams
Mr. Charles L. Wilsbacher
Mrs. Mary D. Winningham*
Mr. C. William Witte*
Mr. Frederick A. Wolfram*
Ms. Joanne W. Woods*
Rev. Arden Yakimow*
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Young
*Deceased
We are forever grateful for the generosity of our donors, whose gifts inspire us to reach higher for the older adults we serve.
Ruth F. Parker Circle
($10,000+)
Anonymous
Ms. Patricia Bartsokas-Huth
Dr. Bob L. Brandt, Jr.
The Braun Family Trust
The Columbus Foundation
Rev. Dr. Kenneth V. Daniel
The Dayton Foundation
Del Mar Healthcare, Inc.
Margaret D. Dorman*
Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn Foundation
Erie County Community Foundation
Fairfield County Board of Commissioners
Ms. Carolyn M. Farrell
Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Gerber*
Glenwood Residents Association
Gordon Food Service
Ms. Suzanne Hanley
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Henry
Harold and Eleanor Johnson Fund of The Columbus Foundation
William A. and Magdalene E. Kottle Fund of The Columbus Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Kutschbach
Living Water Association ONE, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Ardath H. Lynch Fund of The Columbus Foundation
Mr. William Mattern III*
Miami University
MLM Charitable Foundation
Ohio’s Hospice
Henry E. Parkinson Fund of The Columbus Foundation
Plante Moran, PLLC
Mr. Raymond Remy
Milton and Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation
The Sidney Frohman Foundation
Mrs. Barb Vollmer
President’s Circle ($5,000+)
Alluvial Private Wealth
Ashland County Community Foundation
Buerger Energy
CareSource Foundation
Cobb EMC Foundation
Rev. John M. Gantt
HealthPRO Heritage, LLC
Harriet Homer*
The Hylant Group
Philip E. and Rebecca S. Mallot
Marion County Council on Aging
Rev. John J. Rainey &
Rev. Eugene P. Finnegan
John & Barbara Renner
Ridge Stone General Contractors
Rev. Dr. David V. Schwab*
Mrs. Teresa D. Spitznagel
The Mylander Foundation
Vanguard Charitable
Robert &
Eleanor
Diller Inaugural Circle ($2,500+)
Anonymous
Mr. Peter Bailey
Rev. Daniel L. Busch
David’s United Church of Christ, Kettering, OH
Mr. Richard Demmings
Mr. Dan C. Fagan
Fairfield County Foundation
Ms. Lida M. Ferguson*
Mr. & Mrs. Jack C. Guy
Heartland Conference of the United Church of Christ, Worthington, OH
Mr. Michael Hughes
Mrs. Gloria T. Hurwitz & Mr. Greg Hurwitz
Memorial Health Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Menchaca, Jr.
Perry ProTech, Inc.
Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio
Ms. Jean P. Schoenstein*
Sebaly Shillito + Dyer
Fr. Earl Simone
Mr. & Mrs. Scott W. Slutz
Trinity Home Fellowship
Mr. & Mrs. Karl R. Ulrich
United Medical Supply
WeCare Medical of Ohio, Inc.
Mr. Ford R. Weyrick* & Mrs. Martha Weyrick*
Mr. Charles L. Wilsbacher
Mr. Eugene W. Woy
Mr. & Mrs. Ken L. Young
The Herbster Circle ($1,000+)
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Angell
Aspire Consulting Partners Inc.
Mr. & Ms. Steve Austria
Beaver United Church of Christ, Beavercreek, OH
Ms. Pamela Benjamin
Rev. Geoffrey A. Black
Mr. Nathan Bollinger
CDW HealthCare
Cintas Corporation
City of Canal Winchester
Mr. Larry W. Clausing
Ms. Linda J. Dailey
David’s United Church of Christ, Canal Winchester, OH
Delaware County Foundation Women
Giving Together Delaware County
Mr. Richard D. Dible
Mrs. Debra L. Durbin
Mrs. Dorothy E. Eckert
Mrs. Suzanne S. Ellis
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Emerson
Ms. Laura M. Farrell
Fidelity Charitable
Friends of Chapel Hill Community
Auxiliary
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Gentry
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Hartje
Mr. David C. Herting
Hieronymus Family Fund Inc.
Rev. Sandra L. Hutchinson & Rev. Kenneth E. Hutchinson
Ice Miller
Immanuel United Church of Christ (St. Bernard), Cincinnati, OH
Mr. Ryan Koch
Ms. Amy L. Kotterman
Mr. Paul F. Kotterman
Lake City Bank
Leaderstat
Ms. Sandy L. Lindahl
Mrs. Shirley A. Long
Revs. Beth & David Long-Higgins
MA Design
Marietta Welfare League
Marshall County REMC
Mr. Dan J. Miller
Mrs. Marcelle A. Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Murdock
Music Performance Trust Fund
PamSki Solutions
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Parker
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Mr. Donald L. Pogoda
Mr. Michael Roediger
Members of St. John’s UCC, Milan, 2024 Diakonie Award honoree for The Parkvue Community
Rev. Dr. Ken Daniel, Spirit award honoree Dawn Shover with her therapy dog Macie and Gloria Hurwitz at The Parkvue Community Donor Appreciation Reception
Mr. Cameron Barnhart
Ms. Katelynn Barnhart
Ms. Loranda Barnhart
Mrs. Nancy E. Sholder
South Central Power Company Foundation
Mr. Albert R. Squibb
The Union Bank Company
Ms. Mary Alice Townsend*
United Church Homes Central Office Employees
United Church of Christ, Congregational, Vermilion, OH
United Church of Christ, Congregational, Medina, OH
Mrs. Stephanie Williams
Mr. Peter Wilson
Matthew & Jane Smith
Founders Circle ($250+)
Anonymous
Mr. Rick Abrams
Ms. Tiffany Affolter
Mr. Collin I. Amon
Ms. Samantha N. Arnett
Ms. Amy J. Ary
Mr. Cory Atley
Mrs. Nikola A. Avey & Mr. Brent Avey
Mrs. Betty J. Bailey
Ms. Teri A. Baker-Kitchen
Ms. Melissa A. Barley
Mrs. Jennifer Barlow
Ms. Erica L. Barnett
Ms. Mary E. Barsness
Ms. Stacie N. Baxley
Mrs. Mary E. Bayman
Ms. Caroline C. Beidler
Ms. Brandy L. Berlin
Ms. Ashley Bills
Ms. Sydney J. Bird
Ms. Jenna M. Brewer
Mrs. Sharon Bristow
Ms. Mary Ann L. Brock
Mr. Jason Brooks
Mr. Isaac Brown
Ms. Tamra Brubaker
Ms. Diana Burnette
Ms. Susan K. Byrum
Ms. Catharine L. Caldwell
Ms. Kimberly R. Campbell
Ms. Morgan Campbell
Ms. Kim M. Carmen
Ms. Betty J. Carpenter
Ms. Ashley E. Cassidy
Ms. Rosalind A. Cation
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Chelko Consulting Group
Ms. Mary Catherine Cole
Ms. Dawn N. Conley
Mr. Nicholas R. Conley
Ms. Stephanie Cottrell
Ms. Megan M. Cunningham
Ms. Angela M. Curtin
Ms. Alexandra L. Davis
Ms. Katrina M. Davis
Ms. Patricia A. Dennis
Ms. Brianna DePriest
Ms. Lingling Diao
Ms. Jennifer Dibert
Mrs. Carrie Diebler
Ms. Krista M. Dillahunt
Ms. Maria R. Dixon
Ms. Savannah L. Downing
Mr. Mike Droesch
Ms. Tonya R. Edwards
Ms. Janea D. Eichman
Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Sandusky, OH
Empirian Health
Ms. Robeeta England
Ms. Gina M. Erhardt
Mr. William Eutzly
Farmersville United Church of Christ, Farmersville, OH
Mr. Bil W. Farrar
Ms. Melissa A. Faught
Ms. Michelle L. Faulkner
Ms. Deborah L. Fedele
Mr. Larry Feldman
First Congregational Church of Ravenna, OH, UCC
First Congregational United Church of Christ, Sandusky, OH
Ms. Erin N. Foos
Mr. Theodore S. Foster & Rev. Katharin Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Forrest O. Frank
Ms. Polly C. Franz
Ms. Kelly Frederick
Rev. Mark & Marguerite Frey
Ms. Elizabeth L. Fuhrer
Ms. Amber Gabbert
Ms. Linda L. Gabriel
Ms. Patsy Garrett
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby W. Gill
Dr. Kenyon M. Glor & Dr. Elizabeth A. Glor
Ms. Christina Golden
Grace United Church of Christ, Lancaster, OH
Ms. Patricia A. Grahl
Paul & Katie Grassmann
Mrs. Shannon Graver
Ms. Marsha J. Gray
Ms. Cathy M. Green
Ms. Denise Green
Ms. Judith M. Guenther-Adams
Rev. Dr. J. Bennett Guess & Mr. Jim Therrien
Ms. Lizzie D. Hall
Ms. Madison Hall
Ms. Kayla M. Hamilton
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Harbal
Rev. Daniel and Laura Farrell welcoming guests at the 2024 annual golf outing celebrating 50 years of The Trinity at Beavercreek
The Herbster Circle ($1,000+) (continued)
Donor sponsored renovated courtyard at The Trinity Community at Fairborn during Halloween events
Ms. Shawn Harkless
Mr. John Hartje & Ms. Carol A. Camper
Ms. Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders
Ms. Hailey D. Hayes
Heard Media/Rev. Jonny Gamet
Ms. Lorelei E. Heineman-Yocum
Dr. Cynthia J. Hess
Mr. Christopher Hicks
Mr. Tony L. Hitchcock
HJ SIMS
Ms. Lauren A. Hofmann
Ms. Bonnie L. Huart
Ms. Louella M. Huber
Ms. Kriston P. Hughes
Ms. Shelby L. Hughes
Mrs. Phoebe A. Hunt
Ms. Cha’Day Hurst
Dr. LaTrelle D. Jackson
Mrs. Kelly Jerew
Ms. Ann M. Johnson
Ms. Rachel L. Jones
Ms. Tammy Kelly
Mr. Ryan L. Kempf
Mr. Josh Kerr
Ms. Shannon D. Kikta
Rev. Becky S. King
Mr. Greg Klaus
Mr. Harold Krohn
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Kropf
Rev. & Mrs. John H. Krueger
Mr. Scott W. Kuentz
Ms. Paula K. Kummer
Ms. Melinda S. Kurtz
Ms. Tabitha Kutscherenko
Kwalu/Matt Chutjian
Ms. Tricia L. LaBarre
Lakeview United Church of Christ, Maineville, OH
Ms. Minh Chau T. Landoll
Dr. & Mrs. Glenn J. Larrabee, Ph.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne LeBlanc
Mr. Alexander J. Lemon
Mr. Jeremy M. Lemon
Ms. Tammy L. Lewis
Ms. Heather L. Lilje
Mr. Kody Lilje
Ms. Chellie Lindemood
Ms. Michelle Linton
Ms. Natalie M. Little
Ms. Christine Long
Ms. Kayla Lundy
Ms. Chasity L. Lyon
Ms. Marla Mankins
Mr. & Mrs. Dane Marrs
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Martin
Ms. Kerry S. Maske
Ms. Teresa A. Mathies
Mr. Jack J. Matney
Ms. Donna McCrary
Mr. James F. Meacham
Rev. Andrea Mericle
Ms. Holly E. Mericle
Rev. Darla J. Metz
Ms. Chelsea Miller
Mrs. Teresita S. Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Miller
Ms. Diane Moreno Zerby
Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ, North Lima, OH
Mr. Stephen Nagel
Mr. & Mrs. Allan T. Norris
Northwest Ohio Association - Ohio
Conference United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony O’Brien
Ohio Business & Professional Women’s
Retirement Foundation
Ms. Joanna M. Oller
OneAmerica
Mr. Joel R. Perez
Ms. Danielle Perkins
Miss Lori A. Perkins
Ms. Aanjayla Peterson
Ms. Sonya Phelps
Ms. Lacey N. Phillips
Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Ping Corporation
Ms. Jennifer N. Poole
Mrs. Julie Reed
Reformation Lutheran Church, Columbus, OH
Ms. Stephanie Reich
Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Richards
Mr. Sean Riley
Ms. Tina M. Roberts
Ms. Muriel R. Robinson-Jones
Ms. Margaret C. Rohrbacher
Ms. Kimberly A. Rowland
Ms. Judy G. Rudat
Ms. Deborah Runner
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Sheets
Ms. Shondra S. Shelton
Ms. Debra E. Shine
Ms. Girtha A. Shine
Ms. Linda D. Singleton
Ms. Sharon S. Smith
Ms. Tricia A. Smith
Ms. Keri A. Spindler
St. John’s United Church of Christ, Holgate, OH
St. Paul United Church of Christ, Oak Harbor, OH
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Middletown, OH
Ms. Amanda Stacy
Miss Susanne M. Starner
Rev. & Mrs. Mark P. Steiner
Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Steingass
Mr. Tristan T. Stumn
Mr. & Mrs. Jose F. Suarez
Mrs. Brenda S. Swiger-Kitsos
Ms. Melody R. Szewczyk
Ms. Lori A. Thacker
Ms. Stacie Thompson
Ms. Kim A. Thorp-Sweitzer
Ms. Brittany L. Tidrick
Mrs. Michelle J. Tillman
Rev. Jessica J. Tinkham
Mr. Mark J. Tranmer
Rev. Dr. Ken Daniel, Shirley Hamilton, Brooks Clouser, Kelly Nibert at Marietta communities Donor Appreciation Reception
Rev. Dr. Ken Daniel, Herbster Award honoree, Pat Hedrington-Hughes, Gloria Hurwitz and C. Jedd Rawlins at The Parkvue Community Donor Appreciation Reception
Dick Murdock, Resident of The Glenwood Community
Trinity Community of Beavercreek Residents Chapel Fund
Trinity United Church of Christ, Wooster, OH
Trinity United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH
Ms. Kari Valentine
Ms. Melissa K. Vance
Ms. Angela N. VanDyke
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Vaughan
Ms. Shelia B. Voight
Ms. Ashley M. Warren
Ms. Kimberly D. Webb
Ms. Abbey M. Weber
Ms. Martha Weidenbach
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wheeler
Ms. Cynthia D. Wheeler
Ms. Kiera L. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Wiser
Ms. Kandi S. Wormsley
Ms. Da’averya Wraggs
Ms. Sonya M. Wyant
Ms. Jessica L. Yeager
Ms. Tina M. Yerian
Ms. Kimberly K. Yoder
Ms. Sherry L. Zajicek
Zion United Church of Christ (Lytton), Delta, OH
Society of Stephen Circle ($100 +)
Anonymous
Affinity Insurance Professionals
Mr. Joshua Ahlstrom
Ms. Donna C. Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Allen
Mr. Peyton Allen
Mr. Shivam Amin
Ms. Aleta A. Amon
Mr. Gregory S. Andrew
Ms. Candice L. Andrews
Ms. Kelly E. Andrews
Mr. Matthew J. Arn
Ms. Susan Ash
Mr. Jason Asp
ATM Realty, LLC
Ms. Kelly A. Bailey
Dr. & Mrs. Trevor M. Bates
Ms. Hazel J. Bauer
Ms. Laraine A. Bauer
Ms. Samantha Beard
Mrs. Leslie J. Beary
Mrs. Vicki R. Bell
Ms. Elizabeth A. Benson
Mrs. Lisa A. Berkemeier
Mr. Joseph D. Bertke
Bethany United Church of Christ, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Ms. Ruth Jane Bicking
Ms. Jessica Biehl
Mr. John P. Bishop
Ms. Miranda E. Blasetzky
Mrs. Susan E. Bowling
Ms. Suzanne M. Braun
Rev. Dale E. Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Edgar A. Brumbaugh
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Buchanan
Mrs. Rhonda Burggraf
Mr. Mike Burkhart
Mrs. Phyllis S. Butterworth
Ms. Lynne M. Calton
Ms. Lesa K. Casto
Ms. Bonnie M. Chesser
Mrs. Jill Chitwood
Church of the Redeemer, Westlake, OH
Ms. Julie M. Claar
Mrs. Carol J. Claes
Ms. Brooke N. Claude
Ms. Alicia Clifton
Ms. Danita L. Clifton
Ms. Haley B. Coker
Mr. Joshua Colombi
Dr. Heather E. Columber
Commercial Bank & Trust Company
Rev. & Mrs. Jerry L. Compton
Mr. & Mrs. David K. Conrad
Ms. Sierra M. Conway
Mrs. Deborah A. Cooper
Cottrill Services, LLC
Ms. Helen Cox
Mrs. Dena Coy
Ms. Toni E. Crabtree
Ms. Elizabeth E. Craig
Mrs. Nancy Crowell
Mrs. Lisa Cudd
Ms. Katie Culler
Mrs. Kelly A. Culler
Ms. Nevaeh Cunningham
Rev. Joanna D’Agostino
Mrs. Martha Darrah
Ms. Amaya M. Davis
Dr. Gershwin Davis
Ms. Leslie N. Davis
Mr. Christopher Debski
Barb Vollmer, Gloria Hurwitz
Dan Fugazzi and team from Hylant Inc.
Matthew & Jane Smith Founders Circle ($250+) (continued)
Dr. LaPearl Logan Winfrey, UCH Board Member and Rev. Tim Forbess at Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting
Ms. Nicole M. Decker
Ms. Pool Dementra
Ms. Stephanie L. Dennis
Mrs. Sandra A. Devine
Miss Amy W. Diller
Ms. Mary S. Donaldson
Ms. Jasmine Downey
Mrs. Candyce Jo Dreher
Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Dufford
Ms. Michele K. Dunn
Mrs. Mary Ellen Duprey
Mrs. Crystal D. Durain
Mr. Daniel S. Durbin
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis L. Eck
Ms. Rhonda L. Elswick
Ms. Leslie Eppse
Ms. Shannon J. Fairchild
Ms. Cheryl A. Favata
Mrs. Karen E. Ferrell
Ms. Judith I. Field
First United Church of Christ, Galion, OH
Ms. Cynthia D. Fisher
Mr. Dylan C. Flippo
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Ford
Ms. Jessica A. Fox
Foxglove Hollow, LLC
Mrs. Amy M. Fredritz
Friends of Caledonia
Mrs. Roselynn Fullmer
Ms. Cheryl A. Gandert
Ms. Tina Ganson
Mr. Mason Garrett
Mr. Gary Gearhart
Mrs. Sherry Gillette
Ms. Heather M. Gomez
Ms. Deborah Gonzalez
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Goodpaster
Mrs. Eunice F. Grabowski
Grace United Church of Christ, Uniontown, OH
Ms. Amanda L. Grieve
Ms. Deshane L. Griffin
Dr. Russell H. Hackett, III
Mrs. Nancy E. Hafer
Ms. Angela C. Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Hall
Ms. Lisa Harbaugh
Mrs. Susan J. Harraman
Mrs. Patricia R. Hedrington-Hughes
Ms. Simone R. Helpling
Ms. Sherry Hesselbein
Ms. Barbara R. Hetrick
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Higgins
Ms. Lori M. Hill
Ms. Gretchen Hoberty
Ms. Stephanie L. Hofmann
Ms. Katie Holbert
Ms. Mechelle A. Holloway
Ms. Rhonda L. Holstein
Mr. Johnnie Howell
Ms. Mary A. Howell
Ms. Shermane Hulett
Ms. Lakin S. Hupp
Ms. Heather R. Hutchins
Ms. Gerteze L. Jackson
Ms. Tamara L. Jackson
Mrs. Sue A. Jacob
Mrs. Megan J. James
Ms. Stanyale Jasper
Mr. Floyd M. Jenkins
Mr. Darius Jones
Mrs. Margery A. Jones
Ms. Shyanna Jones
Ms. Annie S. Joseph
Mrs. Janet Keller
Mr. Christopher M. Keller
Mr. Aaron Kempf
Mrs. Carolyn S. Kile
Ms. Bonnie L. Klages
Ms. Sue Klingbeil
Mr. Donald J. Kocarek & Mrs. Maureen M. Kocarek
Ms. Carol S. Kritzer
Kroft Commons Resident Council
Ms. Katie M. Leach
Ms. Mary Y. Lee
Mr. Voris E. Leonard
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lewis
Ms. Alice C. Linn
Ms. Nadia Loeliger
Ms. Chris Long
Ms. Angela N. Lough
Ms. Sigrid E. Ludemann
Mr. Richard L. Luthy
Mrs. Patty H. Lykins-Schock
Mrs. Denise M. Lyon
Maddie Jaynes BoutiqueMaddie’s On Main
Mr. & Mrs. David Maile
Mrs. Patricia M. Mantey
Mrs. Cathy Mask
Ms. Jessica Maxwell
Mr. Chris McBee
Ms. Michelle A. McConnell
Mr. Kaleb J. McCoy
Gloria Hurwitz and Ashley Bills pose with their cohort, the 2024/25 class of CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute
Ms. Chelsey M. Perry
Ms. Lori A. Petty
Mrs. Anita M. Phillips
Ms. Rose M. McCoy
Ms. Amber McDonald
Ms. Elizabeth Meberg
Ms. Ellen B. Messenger
Ms. Valerie L. Mettler
Ms. Lisa R. Meyer
Mrs. Margaret Meyer
Ms. Tammy Michel
Ms. Judith A. Miday
Ms. Emma Mihalus-Schulz
Ms. Jonita D. Miller
Ms. Kim S. Moeller
Mrs. Janice Moodley
Mrs. Karin L. Moone
Ms. Rachel D. Morgan
Mr. & Mrs. Gary P. Moses
Ms. Judith L. Mullikin
Musicians 1 Stop
Ms. Laura Nemeth
Dr. Donald N. Nichols & Rev. Sharon G. Nichols
Mrs. Jean A. Obenour
Ms. Carol O’Grady
Ms. Chelsea L. Osborne
Ms. Amanda E. Owens
Dr. Ratna K. Palakodeti & Ms. Jayashri Palakodeti
Ms. Amy Parker
Ms. Debra Patterson
Ms. Tara Patterson
Ms. Kerri A. Perricone
Plattsburg United Church of Christ, South Charleston, OH
Mr. Chuck Plazio
Ms. Arianna Pottmeyer
Ms. Cynthia K. Price
Mr. David G. Price
Mrs. Betty J. Putnam
Ms. Ivenna R. Reed
Ms. Heather L. Rhodes
Mrs. Barbara Rice
Ms. Melanie Richards
Mrs. Lisa Richardson
Ms. Rebecca L. Richardson
Ms. Whitney D. Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Rudolf H. Roggenkamp
Ms. Marla K. Roll
Mrs. Amy J. Roston
Mrs. Olivia Rousculp &
Mr. Elias Rousculp
Mrs. Patricia Rowe
Mrs. Jennifer Ryan
Ms. Doris F. Sago
Mr. Cale Sandridge
Ms. Laura L. Scharer
Mrs. Cindy J. Schifer
Ms. Joan F. Schilling
Ms. Terri J. Schneider
Rev. Joyce E. Schroer & Mr. Steven A. Schroer
Ms. Valerie M. Schuyler
Ms. Rebecca L. Schwanger
Mrs. Doris Schwartz
Ms. Amy S. Seckel
Ms. Lori Seckel
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Seevers
Mrs. Lynn Catherine Shade
Mrs. Janis L. Shaw
Ms. Mia Shelton
Ms. Sierra R. Shelton
Mrs. Shelly A. Sheridan
Mrs. Staci D. Glenn-Short
Ms. Whitney Slater
Rev. Dr. Robert D. Smitley
Ms. Melanie R. Smoot
Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Snow
Mr. Mike Soter
Mrs. Carol A. Spare
St. John United Church of Christ (Reading), Cincinnati, OH
St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Sandusky, OH
Ms. Elizabeth Staber
Ms.Teresa Stacy
Ms. Kimberly Stark
Mr. William J. T. Stayner
Ms. Julie Steadman
Ms. Briley Steele
Ms. Tamara L. Stewart
Ms. Janet R. Stiverson
Ms. Christine L. Stoddard
Ms. Nancy A. Stoldt
Ms. Catherine M. Strahler
Ms. Stacey L. Stull
Ms. Roberta Sturgill
Mrs. Sharon A. Sutton
Ms. M. Susan Tabbert
Ms. Quortnee Taylor
Mrs. Joyce A. Teeple
Ms. Lisa Terrell
Ms. Alexis Thomas
Ms. Jean Thomas
The Chapel Hill Community team members Jenna Covalesky, Tracy Thompson, Haley Monroe, Cassie Ahlstrom , Brianna Horning, Holly Juersivich during the annual employee giving campaign
Spirit award honoree Larry Richards during The Glenwood Community Donor Appreciation Reception
Society of Stephen Circle ($100 +) (continued)
Mrs. Patricia H. Tilton
TKG
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Toneff*
TriMark SS Kemp
Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewisville, OH
Ms. Claudia E. Trower
Mr. Mason Troyer
Rev. & Mrs. Robert C. Tussing
Twin State Salon Supply, Inc.
USI Alliance/Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation
Mrs. Judith Y. Van Gilder
Ms. Louise Vance
Ms. Marla K. Vance
VFW Auxiliary to Post 9795
Mr. Craig Vishy
Ms. Infinity Walker
Mr. Thomas Walker
Ms. Sherry Warren
Mrs. Sonia L. Waugh
Ms. Barbara J. Wetzel
Ms. Connie S. Wicker
Mrs. Valerie A. Wigton
Ms. Susan Wilhelm
Ms. Lori Wilkes
Ms. Kathleen B. Williams
Mrs. Kelly G. Williams
Ms. Julia K. Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Wittmann
Mrs. Nancy Wolfe
Mr. Frederick Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Woods
Ms. Beverly S. Young
Dr. Betty R. Youngkin
Ms. Jade Yu
*Deceased
In Honor Of
Rev. Dale E. Brown
Dr. Bob L. Brandt, Jr.
Rev. Tracy L. Glaser-Bacon
Chapel Hill Community Anonymous
Mr. Christopher Debski
Mr. Brian R. Tirbovich
Mrs. Brenda Graham
Dr. LaTrelle D. Jackson
Rev. Becky S. King
Ms. Susan Ash
Ms. Cheryl Coy
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones
Mrs. Pam Miller
Rev. Beth Long-Higgins
Northwest Ohio Association - Ohio Conference United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH
Mr. Jerry L. Martin
Dr. Gershwin Davis
Rev. Andrea Mericle
Mrs. Patricia Rowe
Rev. Darla J. Metz
Rev. Daniel L. Busch
Mrs. Gloria T. Hurwitz, CFRE Northwest Ohio Association - Ohio Conference United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH
Mr. Steven Meyer
Mrs. Margaret Meyer
Rev. Dr. Robert D. Smitley
Ms. Lisa Terrell
Rev. Jessica J. Tinkham
Mrs. Martha Darrah
Ms. Amanda L. Grieve
Mrs. Lee Ann Twells
Dr. & Mrs. Glenn J. Larrabee, Ph.D.
Rev. Patricia M. Vargas
Ms. Carol O’Grady
Mr. Albert R. Squibb
* Denotes anonymous donor
Presenting Sponsor, Plante Moran team with Rev. Daniel at 2024 annual golf outing
Gloria Hurwitz, Linda Dailey, Mike McCurdy, Rev. Dr. Ken Daniel at 2024 Donor Appreciation Reception at The Glenwood Community
Gloria Hurwitz, Nancy Sholder, Mary Bayman during the 50th anniversary celebration at Trinity Community at Beavercreek
In Memory Of
Ms. Lynn Bayman Bender
Ms. Debra Patterson
Ms. Mary Alice Townsend*
Rev. Robert F. Beck
Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Steingass
Dr. Kathryn J. Beck
Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Steingass
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Beck
Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Steingass
Deborah K. Berecek
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel T. Bisesi
Mrs. Janet L. Booth
Mr. Brian R. Tirbovich
Mrs. Lois Bredemeier
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Johnson
Dr. Burlin B. Brombaugh
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Wittmann
Mrs. Vera K. Brombaugh
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Wittmann
Mr. Thomas K. Capper
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Buckland
Ms. Janice Casanova
Ms. Lisa Weiss
Mr. Francis Cleary
Buehler’s Fresh Foods
Mr. Rodney Darrah
Mrs. Martha Darrah
Ms. Amanda L. Grieve
Mrs. Joanne E. Debski
Mr. Christopher Debski
Rev. Paul E. Deppen
Rev. & Mrs. James W. Garner
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Harbal
Rev. Dr. Robert G. Diller
Miss Amy W. Diller
Mr. Kenneth E. Dufford
Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Dufford
Mrs. Ruth Dufford
Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Dufford
Dr. Earl B. Elliott
Mrs. Mary E. Bayman
Mrs. Mabel C. Elliott
Mrs. Mary E. Bayman
Mr. Ronald Filburn
Ms. Barbara L. Lakes
Mrs. Donna Fisher
Mr. Andrew Anthony
Mr. & Mrs. David K. Conrad
Kroft Commons Resident Council
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Miller
TKG
Ms. Patricia Foster
Ms. Susan Ash
Ms. Charlotte N. Furbee
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Murdock
Ms. Carol Gaeke
Ms. Jeri Portnoy
Ms. Karen Ward
Ms. Nadine C. Goodpaster
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Goodpaster
Mrs. Shirley Goodpaster
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Goodpaster
Ms. Kathleen D. Guy
Mr. & Mrs. Jack C. Guy
Mr. Jack Hardman
Ms. Caroline C. Beidler
Mrs. Sharon A. Sutton
Mr. Charles L. Wilsbacher
Mr. Tom Hartje
Mr. John Hartje & Ms. Carol A. Camper
Shirley M. Hayley
Kroft Commons Resident Council
Rev. Dr. Ben M. Herbster
Dr. Kenyon M. Glor & Dr. Elizabeth A. Glor
Mrs. Elizabeth Herbster
Dr. Kenyon M. Glor & Dr. Elizabeth A. Glor
Ms. Lila Hill
Ms. Carol O’Grady
Mr. Robert D. Hughes
Mrs. Patricia R. Hedrington-Hughes
Ms. Janet Jacobs
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Devine
Ms. Nancy M. Jacobsen
Ms. Jane Jaggers
Ms. Donna J. Greulich
Mrs. Patricia Rowe
Mr. Rudy J. Jurkovich
Mrs. Neva J. Jurkovich
Mr. Richard A. Kiser
Ms. Khristina Kiser-Ortman
Mr. & Mrs. Mike P. Shover
Ms. Patricia Knight
Mrs. Jennifer Barlow
Ms. Elizabeth Kromer
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Buderer
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Churchhill
Ms. Julie M. Claar
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. DeLamatre
Ms. Jeanette A. Keller
Ms. Carole J. Kromer
Mr. & Mrs. Brian L. Lander
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Long
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Myers
Mrs. Agnes W. Nickle
Phi Theta
Smith Family Revocable Living Trust
Ms. Denise E. Stine
Ms. Lori Wilkes
Mr. Frank Kuznarsky
Ms. Ruth E. Ashley
Mrs. Dessa Leonard
Mr. Voris E. Leonard
Mrs. Dorothy E. Ludwig
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Goodpaster
Ms. Arlena Marino
Ms. Chris Long
Mr. William Mattern III
Mr. Richard Demmings
Mr. Ron Myers
Mr. Donald J. Kocarek & Mrs. Maureen M. Kocarek
Ms. Judith A. Niese
Ms. Anne Marie Niese
Mrs. Virginia Norris
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Deogracias
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Miller
Mr. David L. Orr
Kroft Commons Resident Council
Mrs. Ruth F. Parker
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Parker
Mr. Marian Pogoda
Mr. Donald L. Pogoda
Mrs. Sheila Pogoda
Mr. Donald L. Pogoda
Mrs. Paulette Polen
Kroft Commons Resident Council
Mr. Ted Pratt
Twin State Salon Supply, Inc.
Mrs. Mary H. Rector
Dr. Russell H. Hackett, III
Ms. Mary E. Richards
Ms. Rebecca R. Wells
Ms. Faye Rickenbacher
Ms. Judy F. Houser
Mr. Roger G. Roberts
Ms. Caroline C. Beidler
Ms. Susan K. Boulton
Ms. Linda J. Dailey
Rev. Patricia M. Vargas
Mrs. Sally P. Roberts
Ms. Caroline C. Beidler
Ms. Susan K. Boulton
Ms. Linda J. Dailey
Rev. Patricia M. Vargas
Rev. Dr. David V. Schwab
Rev. Mark & Marguerite Frey
Mr. & Mrs. David Maile
Mr. Frederick Wood
Dr. Carrie B. Shinn
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wheeler
Mr. Leonard Sholder
Mrs. Nancy E. Sholder
Ms. Josephine Smith
Ms. Lisa Terrell
Mrs. Geneva Cecilia
“Jenny” Sprauer
Mrs. Mary E. Bayman
Ms. Carolyn J. Bossmann
Mr. Mike Burkhart
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis L. Eck
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Reed
Mrs. Clarice Squibb
Ms. Caroline C. Beidler
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Hammat
Mr. Albert R. Squibb
Mrs. Sharon A. Sutton
Mr. Charles L. Wilsbacher
Mrs. Ethel Steele
Kroft Commons Resident Council
Mrs. Dorotha Steiner
Rev. & Mrs. Mark P. Steiner
Howard Cole, Music & Memory Program Coordinator, performing during the Donor Appreciation Reception at The Glenwood Community
Ms. Edna B. Teeple
Mrs. Joyce A. Teeple
Mr. Larry L. Teeple
Mrs. Joyce A. Teeple
Ms. Betty Tipton
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones
Ms. Mary Alice Townsend
Ms. Marsha L. Adams
Mrs. Mary E. Bayman
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur R. Brunswick
Ms. Cheryl Coy
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Ford
Mrs. Phoebe A. Hunt
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Jones
Mrs. LaVonne C. Maroney
Mrs. Pam Miller
Rev. Jessica J. Tinkham
Mr. Thomas Vales
Anonymous
Mr. Roy Werner
Mrs. Karen Fuller
Mr. Kenneth Wetzel
Ms. Barbara J. Wetzel
Mrs. Mary Ellen Wetzel
Ms. Barbara J. Wetzel
Rev. William C. Youngkin
Dr. Betty R. Youngkin
Gifts In-Kind
Anonymous
100 Women Who Care, Marion, OH
Mrs. Rosanna M. Becker
Ms. Dana Benkovic
Ms. Karen Berger
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Busy Bee Quilters, Fairborn, OH
Mrs. Laurabel Bollenbacher
Ms. Donna Capizzi
Ms. Marlene Colinot
Cultivate Food Rescue
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Dayspring Wesleyan Church, Marion, OH
Mr. Charles M. DeCaro
Mr. Richard Demmings
Mr. & Mrs. James Dickens
Mrs. Dorothy E. Eckert
Mrs. Ethel Ellinwood
Mrs. Roberta L. Farinet
Mr. David Faust
Fourteen Ventures Group/Insignia Display Graphics
Ms. Denise Gennari
Ms. Hedy Grasi
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Grasi
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hall
Ms. Lorelei E. Heineman-Yocum
Ms. Pat Johnson
Mr. Charles Keller
Mr. & Mrs. William Kenney
Ms. Linda Klaiber
Knights of Columbus Marion Council 671
Ms. Sigrid E. Ludemann
Marion Public Health
Mrs. Teresa Meddles
Rev. Andrea Mericle
Mrs. Margaret Meyer Minnesota Power
Ms. Betty Moncher
Mr. Dan Moncher
Ms. Nancy Moyers
Ms. Karen Nance
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony O’Brien
Ms. Marie Pardi
Ms. Marsha Pratt
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Putman
Mrs. Marta Richards
The Salvation Army
Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Sartor
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schnittker
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Scott
Fr. Earl Simone
The Happy Hookers
Ms. Jill Thorpe
Ms. Mary Alice Townsend*
Vandalia Rental
Dr. Latha VenKatesh
Ms. Martha Weidenbach
Whirlpool Corporation
Ms. Connie Whittington
Ms. Christine Wilson
Errors and Omissions
We wish to thank those who make our work possible. We have made every effort to ensure this list is accurate. However, if you discover errors or omissions, please contact Carol Gordon, Prospect Research and Database Manager, United Church Homes Advancement, at 740.223.2032 or cgordon@uchinc.org.
*Deceased
Gloria Hurwitz and Jeremy Lemon pose with UCH Board members Dr. LaPearl Logan Winfrey, Pam Benjamin and RoNita Hawes-Saunders a the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting
The Parkvue Community Donor Appreciation Reception
Team members from The Parkvue Community at the 2025 Donor Appreciation Reception
LEGACY OF LOVE
Sue has an infectious smile that is very welcoming as she eagerly introduces herself to every new face she sees! Her hospitable spirit reflects her enthusiasm as a dedicated member of the dining services team at The Trinity Community at Beavercreek for over 27 years.
Sue was the first employee at Trinity from a new partnership with the Greene County Board of Development Disabilities that was curated by the Administrator, Laura Farrell. This vital partnership serves the needs of not only the individuals who become part of “Team Trinity” but also serve a need for staffing in critical areas at the community like dining services, laundry and maintenance. Today, this valuable partnership is one that continues at Trinity!
Sue started in dining services as a dishwasher and over the years developed skills that elevated her into a server position. Her love for the residents she serves is what she says is her favorite part of her job. She also loves her team and the other staff at the community. For Sue, being a member of “Team Trinity” is about finding a safe place to belong, to be cared for and loved by others and to experience the joy of serving and loving others in her work—it’s a essential part of her life.
Sue’s parents were always appreciative of the relationship Trinity had with Sue. They valued the care and respect the team showed her. They were very involved in Sue’s work life and attended events at Trinity with her over the years. Eventually Sue’s parents were both residents themselves at Trinity. Sadly, Sue lost her father who she calls ‘her buddy’ and in 2022 her mother passed way at Trinity.
In 2024 Trinity received a charitable gift from a bequest that Sue’s parents created through the family’s trust. A note from Sue’s sister accompanied this special gift: “My mother Carolyn was a resident at Trinity for many years and was well taken care of. My sister Sue is an employee, she has a learning disability but has always
been valued and appreciated for her contribution to Trinity for the last 20+ years. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for my family!”
This charitable donation was used to renovate the community room at Trinity where special events are held for residents, families and staff—a place where people experience kindness, love and belonging--just like Sue experiences every day. The enhancements will serve the community for many years. We are grateful for this generous gift and the very special gift of Sue!
THE 2024 ANNUAL EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN demonstrated the commitment our teams have to the residents they serve. 69% of our employees donated over $143,000. We are grateful for the financial support our teams provide in addition to their many hours of service. Sue is a shining example of an employee who has been giving to the employee giving campaign at The Trinity Community at Beavercreek for 28 consecutive years!
Create Your Own Lasting Gift
If you would like to learn about ways you can create a legacy gift that continues to give long after you’ve made the gift, please contact Gloria Hurwitz, Vice President of Advancement , at ghurwitz@uchinc.org or 740.751.8702 .
Employee Giving Campaign Team Captains Darlene Marrs and Corey Vaughan
2024 Community Benefits Report
Strengthening Lives Inside and Out
At United Church Homes, our commitment to community benefits extends beyond our walls, creating meaningful impacts both within our organization and in the broader communities we serve. Through various programs, partnerships and outreach efforts, UCH remains dedicated to sustainability, wellness and inclusivity for older adults and those in need.
The Reach of Our Community Benefits
• UCH’s community benefit initiatives have positively impacted more than 13,732 individuals across multiple locations, offering essential services and support to residents and neighbors alike.
• Our team has collectively dedicated over 2,450 hours to community service, embodying our mission of radical hospitality and compassion. Additionally, our staff have dedicated 3,125 hours to mentoring, teaching and supervising students in clinical education and internships in age-related fields.
• UCH has contributed significant financial resources, covering direct expenses, sponsorships and building usage costs, reinforcing our commitment to accessibility and well-being.
• Our locations have been utilized for community events, social programs and local initiatives, offering 150 hours of welcoming space for engagement and connection.
• In addition to financial contributions, UCH provides valuable in-kind donations, ensuring essential resources reach those who need them most.
13,732 Individuals Served
2,452 Staff Hours
$18,322 149 Hours Monetary donations to partner organizations Building usage by outside groups
Impact Beyond UCH
Our community benefits not only enhance the quality of life within our communities but also serve as a lifeline for broader social initiatives. Whether through volunteerism, sponsorships, or collaborative programs, UCH supports a network of care that extends far beyond our organization.
As we continue our mission to transform aging and ensure all individuals have access to safe, vibrant and sustainable living environments, UCH remains focused in its commitment to making a difference—one person at a time.
Community Briefs
Welcome & Congrats!
United Church Homes welcomes new staff to the team and extends congratulations to staff promoted into new positions.
Laura Farrell was recently promoted to Vice President of Healthcare Operations. She will continue to serve The Trinity Community at Beavercreek as Executive Director, while also providing oversight to all UCH healthcare communities. She enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren and her daughter and son-in-law. She loves all sports and enjoys anything outside! She is honored to continue to lead, and to provide care and compassion to residents.
Ali Farunia joined the finance team as Director of Budget and Financial Analytics. He is responsible for completing and overseeing the budget process for all UCH Communities within the Obligated Group, the Affiliates and Affordable Housing Sectors. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing golf and softball, and deep-sea fishing.
Dylan Hammond joined UCH as an IT intern providing support to staff throughout the organization. He is from Delaware, Ohio
and moved between several school districts before deciding to graduate from River Valley High School and Tri-Rivers Career Center this year. He studies computer networking, enjoys almost all forms of music and is excited to learn everything he can.
Melinda Kurtz was promoted to Director of Clinical and Quality Analytics, working with the clinical team. She has 23 years of experience in long term care with UCH. Her management and leadership experiences focus on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, quality measures, case mix and QIP planning, MDS, PDPM, Utilization Review, infection prevention and nursing management. She is solution driven to find innovation within scope of practice. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family. She loves outdoor activities including gardening, kayaking, and fishing.
Kelly Nibert joined UCH as Administrator at The Harmar Place Community in Marietta, Ohio, which serves up to 86 memory care, fast track rehab and skilled nursing residents. Although new to UCH, she has previous experience as a licensed nursing home administrator, and as an assistant, and has worked in the business side of the healthcare sector – business office management and patient accounts manager – for more than two decades.
Jillian Petrocci joined UCH as Property Manager of The Brunswick Community. She brings collaboration, flexibility and patience, as well as transparent and consistent communication when engaging with residents. She enjoys connecting with older adults, which is a great fit in this 55+ campus. Outside of work, she heads to the Cleveland Metroparks as often as she can!
Amber Marie Scott was promoted to Regional Housing Director. She is an experienced property manager active in the industry for a decade. She specializes in middle market, affordable housing, and Homeowners Associations (HOAs). Amber has a strong focus on quality assurance, customer service, property improvements and expense control. She joined the team in April of 2024. Her core value is integrity which underpins her personal and professional approach.
United Church Homes welcomes these talented individuals and looks forward to the valuable contributions they will make to the organization and the communities they serve.
Unlocking Memories, One Word at a Time
“My mom was putting together words that had things in common,” The Parkvue Community memory care resident’s daughter said. “I didn’t think she could do that anymore.”
Retired CEO, Rev. Ken Daniel, who brought poemRENOVATION to United Church Homes through his friendship with its creator Kelly de la Rocha, said it was “a moment he would always remember … the look on the daughter’s face. It was surprise, shock, awe, appreciation and love,” he said.
“poemRenovation is a shared activity that helps overcome isolation, which is one of the lurking dangers in long term care,” he continued. “People can become withdrawn, but this helps them come out and gain confidence and creativity as they communicate and interact. It’s fun and engaging.”
So, how does poemRENOVATION work? It’s a delightful way to engage participants to “renovate” or re-order a set of words to express themselves creatively.
De la Rocha was a teen when her parents divorced. It was a difficult time for the entire family. Kelly, the oldest of four children, is a poet at heart, so she turned to words, using them as building blocks to create a new approach to coping.
Many years later during the pandemic, de la Rocha – like so many others – sought ways to deal with her stress. She resurrected a poem written during that difficult period of family turmoil and set about rearranging the words to reflect her anxiety during an equally, but quite different, stressful time. They proved to be meaningful and relevant.
“Using those words as building blocks to create something new was empowering,” de la Rocha said. In March 2022, I started to explore creating a digital rendition of the program – each day presenting users with words they could move around as a creative form of selfexpression.”
After sharing poemRENOVATION with students in middle and high school English classes, she was eager to see if older adults would experience the same benefits. She reached out to Rev. Daniel who welcomed her to introduce it to UCH residents and staff. Last year, she facilitated training with staff and had the opportunity to see the program in action in two UCH communities.
“Residents who struggle to speak can use poemRENOVATION as a way to communicate,” de la Rocha said. “Working with the words prompts fond memories and helps people with dementia communicate in a unique way. There’s no way to get it wrong –it’s all about creating and sharing.”
de la Rocha releases a new set of words each day, and there is no cost for participation. A deluxe version is currently being developed for sale, but she says, “there will always be a free version.”
She’s grateful to all the “wonderful people” who have contributed to development of the program in so many ways and is currently exploring opportunities to partner with the Opening Minds through Art (OMA) program which is so beneficial to UCH memory care residents.
“We invited family members visiting with their loved ones to participate and the result was improved engagement,” said Rev. Patricia Vargas, who facilitated the program with The Harmar Place Community residents. “You could see them come alive – sharing aspects of their lives with one another.”
“I think anything that empowers older adults to explore new, hidden or underdeveloped facets of their personalities is meaningful and impactful,” Rev. Daniel said. “poemRENOVATION is uniquely designed to engage the creative process of making poems … it’s simple and it’s profound.”
Communities Mark Milestone Anniversaries Community Briefs
Three United Church Homes communities have reached milestone anniversaries: The Chapel Hill Community; The Trinity Community at Beavercreek; and The Glenwood Community.
THE CHAPEL HILL COMMUNITY, located in Canal Fulton, Ohio, will soon celebrate 60 years of service. It was established in 1964 beginning an era of intentional expansion to new communities in Ohio.
The life plan community has evolved over the years, but has always maintained its unique culture.
“The first time I walked into the building, I could feel the difference,” said Jerry Martin, director of sales and marketing, who began his career with UCH 16-plus years ago as a caregiver. “It’s always been all about the people – residents and staff.”
Additions were built on to the original building in the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, with independent living cottages added in the early 2000s. Creating abundant life in community has always been the heart and soul of Chapel Hill.
“We’re proud to have third-generation employees here,” said Administrator Josh Kerr. “We also have former employees who have become residents.”
Chapel Hill is an important part of the local community, with neighbors often invited to participate in events and activities organized by members of the UCH Abundant Living Club.
Chapel Hill participates in community events and opened up an empty cottage for use by first responders who needed a place to sleep in the early days of the pandemic.
In 1974, THE TRINITY COMMUNITY AT BEAVERCREEK became UCH’s fifth residential and healthcare community. Fifty years of service to the community was celebrated last summer with a day of good music, food and fellowship.
State Senator Bob Hackett and Representative Brian Lampton presented proclamations honoring the milestone anniversary.
Residents, staff and neighbors celebrated the important role that The Trinity Community at Beavercreek plays in the larger community, including providing housing, care and employment to hundreds of people.
“We touch a lot of lives,” said Laura Farrell, Vice President of Healthcare Operations. “We have second and third generation employees and residents. We’re privileged to be a part of the Beavercreek and greater Dayton communities.”
“We are grateful for the unwavering support of the community and the countless lives we have touched,” she continued. “We look forward to
continuing our mission of service, compassion and community engagement for many years to come.”
THE GLENWOOD COMMUNITY in Marietta, Ohio celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024. Its celebrations included a donor appreciation dinner and an event honoring Miss Helen Hill, who was one of the very first residents.
She and her husband, Douglas, who passed away a decade ago, made a lot of friends at Glenwood and witnessed lots of changes including the addition of garages and 12 cottages. At ninetyfour, Miss Hill still lives in her original apartment and continues a tradition established by she and Douglas: an annual visit to Michigan.
“We recently celebrated full occupancy in our independent cottages with a fun activity for residents” said Regional Director of Healthcare Operations, Linda Dailey. “Each apartment was given a wooden puzzle piece to paint which we joined together with Miss Hill’s piece –painted “1999,” the year she moved in – at the very center.”
“Glenwood is a very special place,” she continued. “A beautiful 70-acre campus, a lovely garden planted each year with flowers and vegetables, an active resident association and a culture of compassionate care.”
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