Stories

Jonathan Bogush connects all the dots as Director of Emergency Preparedness at Homeland

August 28, 2019

Before joining Homeland Center, Jonathan Bogush performed emergency-preparedness consultations with government agencies. But he rarely got to see the result of his work. He found the closure he craved as Homeland’s new Director of Purchasing and Emergency Preparedness. At his interview for the job, Jonathan talked with President and CEO…

Artist David McBride brings the sea and mountains to Homeland art gallery

July 25, 2019

David McBride’s journey as an artist has brought him from scenic peninsulas to Homeland Center, where he is the artist on exhibit in the Florida Room gallery through September. He loves the opportunity to bring beautiful scenes for Homeland residents, staff, and visitors to experience. “I’m so happy to be…

Homeland unit secretary Ghidai Woldai: A telling story of survival and friendship

July 23, 2019

Ghidai Woldai has a story to tell. It starts in Eritrea, the East African nation where her father was a governor. Family life was typical – going to church, going to school. But in the turmoil of a violent government takeover, her father was killed and her mother imprisoned. She…

Homeland resident Patrick Ulmen reflects on a life with the Navy and IBM

July 23, 2019

Patrick Ulmen can tell you how to milk a cow or make a thermometer casing. He once operated a submarine engine. He can fix a broken-down car. And he can paint a beautiful seascape. It’s all a product of a life lived on dairies, in towns, and working with the…

Homeland’s Family Feud: Gunn-Mowery brings the popular game show to residents

June 24, 2019

Name an animal you wouldn’t kiss. That was the question. Team 2 debated it among themselves. Gorilla, someone said. Or a monkey? “I’d kiss a monkey,” one teammate objected. They decided on “frog,” but that brought up a red X on the screen and a loud buzzer. This was Family…

Board of Managers member Alicelyn Sleber: Drawn to Homeland Center for its community impact

June 24, 2019

Before she joined the Board of Managers, Alicelyn Watson Sleber knew Homeland Center well through her work in local social services and visits to fellow church members living here. “I like that Homeland is in the community,” Alicelyn says. “They involve the community in their undertakings, and they give back…