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Kindness and End of Life

World Kindness Day, celebrated annually on November 13, promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. It is a reminder that compassion for others is what binds us all together. When working with patients

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Benjamin Olewine III

Homeland Center loses a friend

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

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Homeland Cookbook

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

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2017 homeland hospice 5k and memorywalk runners

3rd Annual Evelyn’s Heroes for Hospice

On the morning of Saturday, June 3rd, 2017, the 3rd annual Evelyn’s Heroes for Homeland Hospice 5K was held.  Over 100 runners/walkers participated in the race. The goal of the yearly event is to bring awareness to the different types of programs and services Homeland Hospice offers, as well as

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grandmother honored at the 2017 5k

Pay it forward…..

Her grandchildren thought what better way to honor the memory of their late grandmother than to provide a donation in her name – continuing the practice of generosity – an attribute she strongly encouraged each of them to make a priority in their lives. Evelyn’s family will have 19 participating

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Osgood plays for residents

Charles Osgood enjoys the home-like atmosphere of Homeland

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.

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Betty Wise

Resident Spotlight: Betty Wise finds joy in painting

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

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Pauline Neal

Employee Spotlight: For 49 years Pauline Neal delivers joy

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

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Homeland Hospice Remembers

“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

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

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

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Bereavement Six Week Support Group

June 30, 2026 - August 4, 2026
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg

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Grief Art: Creative Collaging with Mixed Materials

August 1, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Giant Foods Community Room, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill

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