Hanukkah has meaning for everyone because it recalls a time when a small, devout family of defenders repelled a force of invaders, Homeland Center Chaplain Dann Caldwell told residents attending
On a Friday afternoon in December, the Homeland Center annual holiday party returned for the first time since 2019. The scents of homemade food wafted through the halls. Music filled
When she was in high school, Emma Lengyel was passionate about making people laugh. “I was in every play and musical,” she said. “I also enjoyed writing and art.” Today,
By Janice Black: Historically, women have been agents of change through the donation of their time and passion. Over the past several decades, women have moved into the forefront of social transformation by galvanizing their philanthropic power. With each step
Before Cathy Leeds joined Homeland Center’s Board of Managers, she knew first-hand about Homeland’s quality service from the years her mother and her father-in-law lived here. “My husband would come home from visiting his dad and say, ‘That is an
Since coming to Homeland two years ago, Anna Guidara has made many friends and has earned a reputation as Homeland’s “prayer chain queen.” When people need a prayer for their health, they stop by Anna’s room, and their requests go
Over the years, Homeland has learned that bringing together a talented group of professionals working toward a shared mission results in a successful workplace. Providing opportunities for employees to get to know each other outside of their job duties builds
Betty Wise enjoys sharing her paintings with family and friends, but there is one painting she will never give away. It’s her first, a view of rowboats on a shimmering blue ocean. She copied from a picture in a book and after she had finished, Betty’s art teacher said, “You’re
A beacon of care and stability. A model for change. This is the Homeland Center that was celebrated on May 7, 2017, when Homeland’s many friends gathered to celebrate the 150th anniversary of a storied Harrisburg institution. Homeland’s 150th anniversary gala, held at the Hilton Harrisburg, was noted for its
For 49 years, Pauline Neal delivers joy! Pauline Neal has trained thousands of Homeland employees, and she tells them all the same thing she heard when she was hired in 1959. “Always remember that this facility doesn’t belong to anyone but the people who live here,” the Homeland matron told
“I cannot say enough about how wonderful the Memorial Picnic was. Homeland did an incredible job of making the event one of joy and remembrance. Not everyone gets a chance to publicly honor their loved one who has died, so it was such a gift to allow family and friends
Homeland Center 150th Anniversary Gala May 7, 2017 Thank you to our sponsors, patrons and friends! Anniversary Year Sponsor The John Crain Kunkel Foundation Celebrity Sponsor John M. Arnold Diamond Sponsor Harold E. Mauery Platinum Plus Sponsor Capital BlueCross Fulton Financial Advisors at Fulton Bank Platinum Sponsor Bryn Mawr Trust
Roxane Hearn motivates Homeland’s staff to be their best! Homeland Center CNA Symira McNeely was motivated to improve her health and appearance, but on the way to losing 45 pounds, her apparent lack of progress could get discouraging. That’s when Homeland Health and Wellness Director Roxane Hearn would draw from
Geoff Davenport calls himself “the best Easter egg hunter in the world” and readily admits to a fondness for hard-boiled eggs. During Homeland Center’s Easter egg hunt, however, he was content to watch young children skitter around the room searching for plastic eggs filled to stuffing with candy. He was
On a cold, rainy morning, the Homeland Center sunroom was bursting with light. The walls sparkled in jewel tones of red, orange, green, and blue. In some spots, it appeared as if stained glass windows had been installed — and that, it turned out, was the intent of Homeland’s featured
Miriam Mackert celebrates her 100th birthday with family! When Miriam Mackert was married to a Pennsylvania State Trooper and raising her children, she worked hard and always put family first. On a Saturday in April, 2017, her loved ones put her first with a 100th birthday celebration at Homeland Center that, unbeknownst
Homeland Center’s 150 years of meeting the needs of Central Pennsylvania was kicked-off at our Gala Celebration on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at the Hilton Harrisburg. Charles Osgood from CBS Sunday Morning was the featured speaker. During the Gala key events from Homeland’s rich history also were highlighted, both on
