United Church Homes has earned Platinum certification in the nation's leading cultural competency training for those working with LGBT older adults. The certification, which will be valid for the remainder of 2017 and the 2018 calendar year, comes from Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders, commonly known as SAGE. The…
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Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge), Harmar Place Receive Silver National Quality Award
Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) and Harmar Place Rehabilitation and Extended Care Community, both United Church Homes communities, each received a 2017 Silver National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) and Harmar Place…
Read MoreSeven UCH employees honored with 2017 LUV Award
United Church Homes honored seven of its employees with the 2017 Living UCH Values Award, which recognizes those who demonstrate the highest commitment to our core values. All LUV Award winners received a certificate and community recognition. Pictured are LUV Award winners (front row, from left) Rebecca Snodgrass, Chapel…
Read MoreA History of Service: Veteran to Volunteer
In July, United Church Homes presented Roger with the Spirit Award for his volunteer work at Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) in Fairborn, Ohio. “It was a nice surprise. It was an honor,” said Roger, 55, of Fairborn. “I was just doing it to be pleasing to the…
Read MoreGenerations Unite
Kay Strank, who has a smartphone, laptop and tablet, knows firsthand how Skype can be used to keep in touch with family members. Now, the 76-year-old is part of an intergenerational program at Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) in Fairborn, Ohio, that uses Skype, a video conferencing app,…
Read MoreExperiencing iN2L Engagement Technology
For the past month, Activities Director Jean Ann Moshier has been using It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L) in therapy sessions with individuals with dementia and in group activities with other older adults at the community to help bring back memories, improve communication skills, address problem behaviors and provide recreational activity.…
Read MorePresident’s Award Honors Servant Leadership
“I’m very thankful and grateful, but I don’t know that it should have been me. I was just doing my job,” Crystal said. UCH President and CEO Rev. Kenneth Daniel presented Crystal with the award at a Donor Appreciation Dinner in July in Beavercreek, Ohio. The award celebrates people who…
Read MoreSupporters honored at United Church Homes event
David’s United Church of Christ received the Diakonie Award, which is presented to congregations that have demonstrated faithfulness, generosity, compassion and encouragement in their support of the UCH mission and its communities. The church has partnered with Trinity Community for years. Mary Tymeson and Ethel Lucile Phillips received the prestigious…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes to add 20 new jobs in $18M Trinity Community expansion
UCH, a national nonprofit, faith-based senior living provider based in Marion, will add two new, two-story buildings, which will each include 32 assisted living private and semi-private apartments, with 16 apartments dedicated to residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s at Trinity, 3218 Indian Ripple Road. In addition, eight existing…
Read More2017 UCH Golf Outing
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1 Schedule for the Day Schedule for the Day 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Call to Carts 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Return to the clubhouse for lunch and prizes after tournament play. How to Register Register by email: csandridge@uchinc.org Register by phone: 740.382.4885…
Read More103-year-old Trinity resident to be honored by Beavercreek mayor
Vivian Van Ausdal turns 103 on April 23, but will celebrate her big day early at a party at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Great Room at Trinity Community, 3218 Indian Ripple Road in Beavercreek. Stone said his family has known Vivian for years. “She has always been a…
Read MoreImportance of Community Chaplains
Providing spiritual care and comfort for people who are experiencing life’s difficulties, and having trained and credentialed pastors present and available when residents, families, friends and staff struggle with illness, grief, loss, or pain. That’s one way to describe what makes United Church Homes different and distinctive. We believe that…
Read MoreTrinity Offering a Level I/Level II Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Extended Unit
To apply, send your completed ACPE application and $25 deposit remitted to Trinity Community. Mail to Marie Atwood, CPE Support Staff, Trinity Community, 3218 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek, OH 45440. There is one open space in this CPE group. If interested, please apply asap. For additional information, email ACPE…
Read MoreTrinity: 35+ Years of Service
Trinity Community Nelly Rupert 35 years of service Charles Mills 36 years of service Sophia Sweitzer 36 years of service Deborah Popp 37 years of service Nora Penn 38 years of service Lulu “Jane” Jones 39 years of service Michelle “Mickie” Newman 39 years of service Darlene Marrs 40…
Read MoreTatum Hill: Big Impact, Young Girl
Dear Trinity, For my birthday I asked the people I invited to bring money instead of gifts to donate to your home. I hope this brings happiness to all the residents. My brother Cannon did his eagle scout project here and he really enjoyed talking to all of the…
Read MoreTrinity and Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) Communities Honor Faithful Donors
(Beavercreek) – Trinity and Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) Communities honored faithful supporters at a special dinner event held on June 5, at Beavercreek Golf Club. This year, three awards were presented; the Ben M. Herbster Award presented to devoted donors, the Spirit Award to an enthusiastic volunteer,…
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