Homeland Center celebrated its 155th anniversary this past spring at Hilton Harrisburg with an evening fit for a queen. The celebration honored Betty Hungerford, affectionally known as “Queen B,” and
Oct. 22 | Rossmoyne Business Center Homeland Hospice is hosting our 8th annual 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Rossmoyne Business Center in Mechanicsburg and we
The first time Alice Kirchner retired, it was 2009. She had no intention of slowing down, and a notice about volunteer training with the then-new Homeland Hospice piqued her interest.
For Jeff Mattern, post-surgery rehab at Homeland Center was eye-opening as well as physically recuperative. “It was one of the most enlightening experiences I’ve had,” Jeff says. “I learned a lot about what goes on in a nursing facility. I
Overheard at Homeland Employee Appreciation Day 2021: “They have chicken tacos and chicken and beef.” “Oh, no! Where’s the strawberry?” “That’s the best milkshake I ever had.” It was a bounty of food and treats, with a generous side helping
From an early age, Minerva Ward was independent. She taught her children a world of values. “Hard work,” said her daughter, Charlene Saunders. “Ethics. Compassion.” “We do a lot of complaining these days,” said her son, Ty Ward. “She never
The words were in her heart and head. They were formed over a 24-month journey of caring for her father before his death and grieving his loss after his passing. Pattie Craumer of Mechanicsburg gave her words life in a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Betty Hungerford, Director of Development Homeland Center Office: 717-221-7727, Cell: 717-580-9139 Email:bh*********@************er.org 1901 N. 5th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 Homeland Center unveils two new services to care for seniors at home to address underserved need throughout central PA region Expanded services come as Homeland celebrates 150 years of caring
Doris Coyne brings the world to Homeland Center! Throughout her 96 years, Doris Coyne has kept her feet moving. Whether she’s kayaking in Fiji, peeking behind the Iron Curtain in East Berlin, or serving meals to the hungry, she is always hunting for new experiences and the chance to stay
The weather outside was hot and stormy, but on a summer Friday afternoon at Homeland Center, residents were inside enjoying a cool and universally beloved treat. As resident Doris Coyne put it, “Root beer floats, my favorite food!” Every Friday at 3 p.m., Homeland Center’s personal care residents are invited
Betty Lloyd cherishes her memories! Golf with friends. Bridge. Travel with family. Betty Lloyd has brought a lifetime of good memories to Homeland Center. Betty came to Homeland in March 2015. Here, she follows politics and welcomes her son, Greg, when he visits from Providence, Rhode Island, every month. Before
Everyone loves the signs of summer. Fresh strawberries. Flowers in bloom. Music in the air. Homeland Center residents and staff enjoyed them all as they welcomed the warm weather during the “Signs of Summer” gathering under the Chet Henry Memorial Pavilion. Balloons and decorations in bright blues, greens, pinks, and
Homeland Center resident Ray Caldwell remembers the joy of French fries on a warm night. “As a kid, I’d go to local fairs in the street,” he said. “In the summertime, people had fairs, maybe a block fair or carnival. Fries were always one of the main items. It was
When Ronald Brinkley visits Homeland Hospice patients, he believes he gets more out of the encounters than they do. “It’s been a blessing and truly a privilege,” said Brinkley. “You get to know them well. Most of them are very gracious and thankful that somebody came to see them.” Brinkley
As published at “Moments of Life,” National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, April 2016 Karen, a long-time Homeland Hospice volunteer, was assigned to visit Mary Frances shortly after she was admitted to hospice services. Mary Frances lived in a skilled nursing facility, and although she had family who visited and
In 2012, Andy Lank’s parents died within eight months of each other. In the midst of caring for them and then grieving their deaths, Andy and his wife, Sherry, found consolation from the people of Homeland Hospice. “They really helped us through the grieving process and were able to ask
On the rainy day when Don and Lorraine Englander first met, he was whistling “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head.” That was around 1978, and it has been their song ever since. Today, the Englanders live in separate Homeland wings but they get together every day to talk, laugh, watch
