David McBride first showed his artwork at Homeland Center in 2019. This year, he jumped at the chance to exhibit his pieces again. “I was so pleased to come back
As the solemn sound of “Taps” filled Homeland Center’s chapel, residents and visitors who were able stood at attention. After the last note sounded, two veterans stepped up and folded
As Homeland Center looks toward its 160th anniversary in 2027, members of the 1867 Society of Homeland play a key role in sustaining the legacy of 18 remarkable women whose
Rebeccah DeVan has worked at Homeland Center on two separate occasions. Other senior-living facilities, she said, simply don’t compare to the level of care Homeland provides. “It’s easy to work at Homeland because you have everything you need to give
Homeland HomeHealth, a service of Homeland Center’s community outreach program, has been recognized as the top ranking home health agency in the Harrisburg area by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Home Health Agencies ratings. Homeland HomeHealth
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
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
On a crisp, sunny October morning, a record crowd of more than 400 walkers and runners laced up their sneakers for the Homeland Hospice 11th Annual 5K and Memory Walk. This special Homeland tradition provides an opportunity for families to honor and celebrate a loved one they have lost surrounded by
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.
The life we lead can be reinvented by taking chances and following our heart. Nearly 15 years ago, Elizabeth Terekh took a chance and moved to the United States to explore our great country and pursue her love of medicine. Today, Elizabeth is a registered nurse with Homeland HomeHealth and treats every
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 very
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, 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 support those
In the height of the lunch rush, Registered Dietitian Meghan Sechler popped into the Homeland kitchen to ask the cook to make a special sandwich for a new resident. “And she did it,” Sechler said. “She actually did it for me.” Plus, she adds, “We have a really good kitchen
Bill Wismer, a cherished resident of Homeland Center, passed away on November 7, 2025. We remember him with deep affection and gratitude for the passionate spirit he shared with our community. Ellen and Bill Wismer are lifelong gardeners whose passion followed them to Homeland, where the grounds are lush and
Anna Hicks is a medication technician whose compassionate approach enhances the lives of residents far beyond dispensing medications. For example, one Homeland resident wakes up achy every morning, so Hicks massages her knees with pain cream and makes her coffee, which the resident deeply appreciates. “She loves me,” says Hicks.
Bygone days of elegance and refinement made a return at Homeland Center, as residents filled the main dining room for a spring tea. Kettle-shaped cards printed with flowers invited residents, and a pianist playing “Tea for Two” and other standards set the right tone, as did the tables adorned in
