Stories
Homeland Honors its Veterans at Annual Event
“Should old acquaintance be forgotten, keep your eye on the grand old flag.” The refrain of the song “You’re a Grand Old Flag” reminds us of the enduring spirit of our country and fellow citizens. This was one of the many patriotic melodies sang with pride and vigor at Homeland…
Dietary Supervisor Felicia Foster: Making days brighter
Felicia Foster’s reason for working at Homeland Center for 25 years is simple: The residents. “I love the residents,” she said. “You feel so close to them.” Foster is a Homeland dietary supervisor, responsible for ensuring that lunch and dinner are served fresh, on time, and delicious. Her philosophy is…
Hospice Volunteer Tom Barry’s Life of Service
Tom Barry of Harrisburg has lived a life of service through his military career and now as a Homeland volunteer. He brings his love of our country and joy of helping others to honor veterans receiving care through Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania….
James and Helen Smith: Planting deep roots in the community
While James and Helen Smith became Homeland Center residents earlier this year, their ties to Homeland go back decades. Helen met her longtime friend, Homeland resident Loretta Colestock, when she first moved to Harrisburg. James coached Homeland President/CEO Barry Ramper II in Little League. “Everybody here is very friendly and…
Artist Kelly Charlesworth: Capturing a sense of place
A young artist’s mischief turned her family’s world purple when Kelly Charlesworth, a perfectly behaved child by all appearances, left behind an unexpected canvas — her bedsheets, transformed with a single crayon. What began as a childhood mystery would spark a lifelong artistic journey. “She said, ‘Kelly would never do…
Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk Set for Oct. 4
Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit outreach program of Homeland Center in Harrisburg, will host its 11th annual 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. at the Rossmoyne Business Center at 5000 Ritter Road in Mechanicsburg. The event serves to remember loved ones lost and raise funds to…
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