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How Motley Lou became Pastor Louie (Story 20 of 50)
Louie Pantelis takes the storytelling reins today. Louie lived in fear and desperation as a teenager. But then he wound up on at CCHO.
Jun 29, 2019


The Kandel Family (Story 19 of 50)
When Julie and Ron began their foster and adoption journey, they couldn’t have imagined they would one day have 18 children.
Jun 26, 2019


A guided imagery narrative (Story 18 of 50)
When new residents arrive, our therapy team writes a narrative from the child’s perspective to help staff understand their trauma.
Jun 24, 2019


A new day for Ashley (Story 17 of 50)
It is an honor to walk alongside people like Ashley, who has found health and healing during her time as an Encompass client.
Jun 22, 2019


Fifty years in one big weekend (Story 16 of 50)
What a way to commemorate five decades of ministry! More than 1500 people attended our three-day celebration on June 7-9.
Jun 20, 2019


The greatest Great Grill Off yet
Our jam-packed 50th Anniversary Weekend concluded with the seventh annual Great Grill Off on our Wooster campus. This fun family event...
Jun 17, 2019


A powerful night, a powerful God
How do you pack five decades of life-changing ministry into one night of celebration? That’s exactly what happened on Saturday, June 8 as...
Jun 13, 2019


A ceremonial start to our 50th Anniversary Weekend
Our weekend-long 50th Anniversary Celebration kicked off on Friday, June 7 with the official ribbon cutting for our new Children’s...
Jun 11, 2019


Partners in legacy (Story 15 of 50)
As we prepare to gather for our 50th celebration this weekend, we’re especially grateful for our community partners who support our mission.
Jun 4, 2019


Our logo, then and now (Story 14 of 50)
A lot changes in one decade, let alone five. The world is different today in many ways than it was when CCHO started in a farmhouse in 1969.
May 30, 2019


Leading with kindness (Story 13 of 50)
Helping meet residents’ needs takes a lot of hands and partners. We are grateful for the kindness of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
May 21, 2019


Memories from our second resident (Story 12 of 50)
I came to CCHO in 1971 and lived there until I graduated in 1975. I was the second resident. My memories are numerous but here are a few.
May 16, 2019
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