Stories
Homeland Honors Veterans Through Flags for Heroes Event
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, President Woodrow Wilson signed the armistice that ended World War I. The following year, President Wilson led the country in celebrating Armistice Day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in service to our…
The Art of Creativity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Allie Lombardi Brings Color to Our World
When the world shut down last spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness and isolation crept into many of our lives. Our sense of community compelled us to reach out to those in need at a time when face-to-face contact was not permitted. Our methods of volunteering were changing,…
Brian Medkeff-Rose to Retire After Decades of Compassionate Leadership
At the end of October, Brian Medkeff-Rose, M.Div., M.A., Bereavement Counselor at Homeland Hospice, will retire after more than 28 years of compassionate leadership. During his time with Homeland, Brian has implemented innovative approaches to reaching and supporting the bereaved. His deep well of empathy and support has helped…
Homeland Hospice Selected for National Project to Improve Care
Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania, has been selected to participate in the alpha testing phase of a new tool to standardize the collection of data for hospice patients. Homeland is one of 20 hospice programs chosen nationally, and the only hospice in…
Finding the Hope in Hospice … for 10 Years
Myra Badorf is the Assistant Director of Development for Homeland Hospice and on August 16th celebrated her 10-year anniversary. Upon looking back, she shares her thoughts with us. >>> “Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.” ~ Tia Walker, author I’ve worked for Homeland…
Homeland Hospice’s Soup & Casserole Program
By Laurie Murray, Volunteer Coordinator for Homeland Hospice The end-of-life journey is a time when extra comfort and support is needed as patients and their families are often fatigued physically, emotionally and spiritually. A hospice caregiver is often faced with situations that can change daily or even hourly. Frequent…
Events
Bereavement Six Week Support Group
April 02, 2024
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
The Social (Bereavement Event)
June 07, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
Grief Art
July 27, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
