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Homeland resident John Daly: A life of historic moments

The Manhattan Project. The Rockettes. The Galileo spacecraft. Momentous history weaves through John Daly’s story. His father was a chemical engineer for the Manhattan Project. His mother was an original Rockette. John designed the mechanics of Galileo. John came to

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preview of the memorial hallway with images of homeland's founding churches

Founders Tribute Hallway Dedicated at Homeland Center

Generations of families use the hallways of their homes to display their most cherished photos of their beloved family members and milestone moments. The pictures tell the story of a family’s foundation, values, hopes and dreams. Homeland recently unveiled its

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Homeland resident John Daly: A life of historic moments

The Manhattan Project. The Rockettes. The Galileo spacecraft. Momentous history weaves through John Daly’s story. His father was a chemical engineer for the Manhattan Project. His mother was an original Rockette. John designed the mechanics of Galileo. John came to Homeland Center early this year and moved into a comfortable

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preview of the memorial hallway with images of homeland's founding churches

Founders Tribute Hallway Dedicated at Homeland Center

Generations of families use the hallways of their homes to display their most cherished photos of their beloved family members and milestone moments. The pictures tell the story of a family’s foundation, values, hopes and dreams. Homeland recently unveiled its most cherished family photos at a special dedication ceremony held

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resident Lionel Gonzalez looking happy

Resident Lionel Gonzalez: From hardship to helping others

Despite childhood deprivation, Lionel Gonzalez has a heart for giving and service. “I never had anything as a child,” Lionel said. “I never saw happiness. I don’t know how I came to that tenderness in life, to love poetry, to love knowledge, to love the Bible – how God made

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performer singing for residents at the event

At the Hop: Homeland residents groove to the Fabulous ‘50s

Slicked-back hair shining under the light, the singer started crooning the 1958 classic “Dream, Dream, Dream” by the Everly Brothers. “I was 10 years old when I heard that song,” said Homeland Center resident Lionel Gonzalez, himself a singer and trumpet player. “I remember!” Welcome to Homeland High and a

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Housekeeping Supervisor Tara Roland smiling inside Homeland

Housekeeping Supervisor Tara Roland: Making Homeland a neat, clean home

Tara Roland and the Homeland Center’s housekeeping team often hear the same thing from the families of residents: “Thanks for taking care of my mom. You have my mom’s room looking like home.” As a housekeeping supervisor, Tara ensures the Homeland environment remains clean, neat, and organized for residents, visitors,

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Bereavement Six Week Support Group

June 30, 2026 - August 4, 2026
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg

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Grief Art: Creative Collaging with Mixed Materials

August 1, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Giant Foods Community Room, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill

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