We have a plan that supports residents making visits outside the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio campuses. Please know that MHCO plans are subject to change based on the spread of COVID-19 and state orders that pertain to congregant living. The full plan and guidelines can be found here: https://mhcoliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Christmas-Guidelines-2020-2.pdf Some of the basic requirements… Read more »
Many questions are swirling about COVID-19 vaccinations as they are being discussed heavily in the news. While there is still much yet to be known, MHCO is planning for the vaccine distribution at our campuses. This is an update as to where things currently stand, and to share as much information as possible. It is… Read more »
In January of 2019 the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Board and Leaders engaged in strategic planning for the future. While a discussion regarding intentional consideration of affiliation with other organizations was held during that 2019 meeting, the decision was made to focus on aspects of our strategic plan that would improve operations. In early… Read more »
On behalf of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, thank you for your generosity this Giving Tuesday. Because of your gifts, we were able to increase our Giving Tuesday support from last year by over 60%. Funds raised will help support the MHCO Benevolent Care Fund which helps cover costs of older adults who have outlived… Read more »
This year, Giving Tuesday is on December 1, 2020. Simply put… Giving Tuesday is a day to do good… a day to celebrate generosity. As MHCO prepares for Giving Tuesday, we give thanks to many in our community for making MHCO better. Today we give thanks to the many Our Daily Bread Mobile Meal Drivers… Read more »
We anticipate some families and/or elders may want to make visits outside the facilities for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We have put a comprehensive plan in place to make this as safe as possible for everyone involved. We also know that MHCO plans are subject to change based on the spread of COVID-19 and state orders… Read more »
November 16, 2020 Families and friends, We begin our message today acknowledging the deep grief, anxiety, and bone-deep fatigue that you are each feeling. It has been a long nine months. Since March, 3605 precious residents of long-term care have succumbed to a disease that we had not yet heard of one year ago. Those… Read more »
On November 11, 2020, Governor DeWine addressed the state of Ohio on the current status of the COVID-19 Pandemic and what can be done to reverse recent trends. You can watch this address by clicking on the link below. Please work with us to help curb community spread as we are now entering the holiday… Read more »
The Fall, 2020 Vine Newsletter has been published and is now available! You can click on the link below to read the full newsletter. Fall 2020 Vine Newsletter – click here to read! Highlights include; Q&A with MHCO Social Workers Update from Elizabeth Kelly, MHCO Board Chair 2020 Volunteer Listing 2019 Donor Honor Roll “Being… Read more »
It’s October 1st, and time to enjoy the fall…but like it or not, winter is right around the corner! That means MHCO’s Winter Respite Program is back. You or a loved one can enjoy Assisted Living accommodations all winter long, and forget about the hassle that the cold and snow brings with it. This program… Read more »