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
Maybe it was the sound of the train’s whistle or the rhythmic clacking of the tracks that ignited a spark in five-year old Lou Botta’s soul one Christmas morning more
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
Maybe it was the sound of the train’s whistle or the rhythmic clacking of the tracks that ignited a spark in five-year old Lou Botta’s soul one Christmas morning more than 70 years ago. When Lou first saw his toy
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
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
Homecooked meals often take us back to simpler times when we were young and our parents tended to our cold or soothed our bad day. Delicious ingredients made by someone we love brings us comfort and lets us know we
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,
It was a Friday the 13th, but red was the color of this lucky day in the Homeland Center Diner. “It’s good to be spending any time with my husband,” said Claire Zeiters as she enjoyed Homeland’s Valentine’s Day luncheon and a visit with her husband of 42 years. Claire
What’s the secret to living to 100? “Good mother, good father,” said Helen Fridirici, who came to Homeland in 2025. “My mother was an angel. Nobody ever told her that, but she was just an angel on earth. Imagine that.” From Helen’s airy room in Homeland’s skilled care, her son,
In an age when many health care facilities are increasingly depersonalized, Homeland focuses on the residents. “Homeland made me believe in nursing again,” said Mary Ellen Roberts, one of Homeland’s assistant directors of nursing. “People here pay attention to the residents.” While Mary Ellen treats residents like family, she can
Sally Klein has been a pioneering leader in central Pennsylvania policymaking, human services, and nonprofits for decades. Since joining the Homeland Board of Trustees around 2015, she has come to know and admire another landmark institution deeply rooted in community care. “It is amazing to me to watch a group
Mary Deibler believes in service to others. For 15 years after her retirement, she volunteered at Bethesda Mission, a Harrisburg-based provider of housing and services for the homeless. “I like to help people who need help,” she said. She found her niche there at the mission’s youth center, helping in
An annual calendar signifies the start of a new year with endless opportunities. Holidays and special occasions give us something to look forward to as the year unfolds. The 2026 Homeland Lottery Calendar provides this as well as a step back in time to meet the courageous 18 women who
Our life’s calling is often connected by the seeds planted in our youth. Experiences we face and people we meet help guide our career choices as we enter our adult years. For Symira Waters, BSN, RN, helping care for her beloved grandmother as a teenager ignited a passion for helping
On a frigid December day at a nondescript tract of seemingly barren land, Homeland Hospice volunteers placed ceremonial wreaths and flags throughout Dauphin County Cemetery in honor of Wreaths Across America Day. This annual event brings together more than two million volunteers in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.
With a lifetime steeped in art, Nancy Stamm still enjoys first-time experiences, including her exhibit in Homeland’s Florida Room gallery. It’s nice when people “see art where they don’t expect it.” “I like the idea that people walking in their daily events can see different artwork,” Stamm said. “If there
