Center Line Newsletter Summer 2024

New Beginnings

In this Summer 2024 issue of our Center Line Newsletter we capture many New Beginnings at our agency, including the retirements of Cindy Duenas and Lori Schumacher, the groundbreaking of our Behavioral Health Center and the welcoming of our new Executive Director, Gina Machado.

A Legacy of Leadership

Our Executive Director Retired

Cindy Duenas dedicated a major part of her career to CHS. Her journey began in 1997 as a Program Manager. Over the last 27 years she held several roles, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to the agency, the last being Executive Director, the role she held since 2010.

Expanding Our Reach

With a New Behavioral Health Center

An outpatient behavioral health center will be our newest addition, allowing us to expand access to a continuum of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services for children, youth, young adults and their families.

Join us to End Youth Homelessness

Give Now

On any given day, there are 350 youth & young adults identified as homeless in Stanislaus County. Our YNC serves youth ages 13-24 who are experiencing homelessness and prepares them for self sufficiency and independent living.
Learn more here.

A Family Champion Retires

Lori’s 27 Years of Strengthening Families

Lori Schumacher dedicated 27 years to Center for Human Services. Her time at the agency began in October of 1997 as a Manager for the Family Strengthening Program.

Family Resource Centers at Work

Family Resource Centers (FRC) are neighborhood hubs connecting individuals and families to essential resources and support. FRCs strengthen communities and promote overall wellbeing by identifying unmet needs, addressing them with compassion, respect, and competency.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
at Modesto Centre Plaza

See What’s New

Join us in celebrating the 40th Annual Edible Extravaganza, our signature fundraising event. We are committed to making this year the most memorable yet with an expanded venue, VIP Sky Lounge and more! We can’t wait to Eat, Drink, and Do Good with you!

The Center Line Newsletter is published by Center for Human Services’ Development and Communications Department as part of an ongoing effort to inform and educate the public.

Center for Human Services (CHS) is a nonprofit that changes lives and builds futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families, through prevention, education, treatment, counseling and shelter services in Stanislaus County.