Stories

Folksongs bring back memories of Balkan traditions

Folksongs bring back memories of Balkan traditions

  June 27, 2017

A bit of Steelton came to Homeland Center on a Wednesday evening, when Balkan folk songs played by the St. Lawrence Tamburitza Orchestra conjured memories for residents who grew up in the ethnic mill town. The nearby borough of Steelton is one of those Pennsylvania enclaves where immigrants found work…

Employee Spotlight: CNA Sam Morris brightens up the days of Homeland resident

Employee Spotlight: CNA Sam Morris brightens up the days of Homeland resident

  June 27, 2017

Sam Morris likes to wear bright socks. “Yellow, blue,” he says. “The brighter, the better.” On this day, he is wearing dark socks emblazoned with multicolored stripes in horizontal and vertical patterns. With his bright socks and bright smile, he brings cheer to the workplace as a Homeland Center Certified…

French fries truck rewards Homeland residents and staff with a special treat

French fries truck rewards Homeland residents and staff with a special treat

  June 27, 2017

“Don’t be bashful! We’ve got French fries!” Homeland Center Board of Managers member Janet Young was standing before a cart stocked with hot, fresh French fries ready for Homeland residents to enjoy with lunch. Homeland Center has hopped on board the food truck craze and, in what is becoming an…

Resident Spotlight: Mary Graves brings joy with flowers and cakes

Resident Spotlight: Mary Graves brings joy with flowers and cakes

  June 27, 2017

Mary Graves brings joy with flowers and cakes! Mary Graves loves flowers. Her grandmother’s yard was full of flowers, and she always made sure her Harrisburg home was alive with colorful blooms. “I’ve got roses,” she says. “I’ve got petunias and azaleas. I have so much planted, I don’t know…

Homeland Center loses a friend

Homeland Center loses a friend

  June 27, 2017

The passing of Benjamin Olewine III on May 27 saddened the Homeland Center family. Ben’s generosity touched many residents as well as the entire Harrisburg community in ways big and small. We were honored to have Ben serve as an honorary co-chair for Homeland’s 150th Gala Anniversary Celebration at the…

Homeland Cookbook

Homeland Cookbook

  June 15, 2017

Celebrate Homeland Center’s 150th Anniversary with a collection of recipes from the Homeland “family.” Features over 185 recipes from Homeland Center board members, residents, volunteers, family members, staff and friends Recipes are enclosed in a sturdy 3-ring binder measuring 7 inches wide by 9.25 inches high Features photos of Homeland…