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Charles Osgood enjoys the home-like atmosphere of Homeland

Charles Osgood enjoys the home-like atmosphere of Homeland

  May 25, 2017

So many men were lost during the Civil War that places were needed to shelter their widows and orphans. That’s the piece of history that made an impression on retired CBS News Sunday Morning anchor Charles Osgood when he came to Homeland Center as part of its 150th anniversary celebration….

Resident Spotlight: Betty Wise finds joy in painting

Resident Spotlight: Betty Wise finds joy in painting

  May 25, 2017

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…

Homeland Center celebrates change and tradition in 150th anniversary gala

Homeland Center celebrates change and tradition in 150th anniversary gala

  May 24, 2017

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…

Employee Spotlight: For 49 years Pauline Neal delivers joy

Employee Spotlight: For 49 years Pauline Neal delivers joy

  May 24, 2017

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…

THANK YOU for your support of our 150th Anniversary Celebrations!

THANK YOU for your support of our 150th Anniversary Celebrations!

  May 3, 2017

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…

Employee Spotlight: Roxane Hearn motivates Homeland’s staff to be their best

Employee Spotlight: Roxane Hearn motivates Homeland’s staff to be their best

  April 27, 2017

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…