Homeland at Home strives to help patients and families make the most of their moments together. Through teams of dedicated and compassionate professionals, Homeland provides a continuum of care for
As a career physical therapist, Judy Bowman saw many long-term care facilities with loving atmospheres – but none matched the intimacy of Homeland Center. “Being a smaller place, everybody knows
SOLD OUT! Wag your tail with a chance to win prizes 365 days of the year, while at the same time helping Homeland with fundraising efforts that support benevolent care
In this season of giving, we often find ourselves struggling to find that perfect gift for the person who has everything. If you are searching for the ideal gift for friends and family on your holiday shopping list, Homeland has
Amanda Williams only knew a bit about Homeland Center when she applied for a social worker position. After getting the job, she quickly realized that she was in a unique place. “You can tell when you’re in a place where
We all have a story to tell filled with memories and experiences of our life. Like a good book, our story is cataloged into chapters, with recollections of our childhood, youthful dreams, careers and families of our own. These memories
With a stitch of a needle or stroke of a paintbrush, Amy Zecha of Harrisburg is finding creative methods for channeling her grief following the death of her mother Angelyn. With the help of Homeland Hospice’s bereavement program, Amy has
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
