Stories
A Spotlight on Homeland Hospice Volunteers
In every aspect of its work, Homeland Hospice brings a team approach to care. Volunteers are an essential part of this group. Through their unique talents and open hearts, Homeland Hospice volunteers bring friendship and kindness to patients during their end-of-life journey and comfort to families who have lost loved…
Qualities a Caregiver Should Possess
By Barbara Goll, BS, Community Education Liaison/Nutritionist Whether you are looking for full-time care, part-time care or occasional respite care, choosing someone to look after your loved one is a stressful process. It goes without saying that you want someone who can manage the details of the job — like…
Thank you to Homeland Social Workers
By Mary Peters, MSW, LSW, Assistant Director of Social Services, Homeland Hospice As my colleagues, friends and family know, I take Social Work month very seriously. I am a social worker by trade and take a lot of pride in what it means to be a social worker. The definition…
Esther Mutua’s Journey Home
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” For many of us, taking that first step requires the support and guidance of others. Recently, the staff at Homeland Hospice helped Esther Mutua take that first step to secure medical clearance and support…
A Career of Empathy and Kindness: Debbie Klinger to Retire from Homeland Hospice
At the end of February, Debbie Klinger, RN and Director of Homeland Hospice, retired following her nearly eight-year career with the organization. Homeland Hospice is a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania. During her tenure, Debbie has strived to embody the heart and soul of the hospice…
Random Acts of Kindness ~ A Way of Life
By Laurie Murray, Volunteer Coordinator, Homeland Hospice National Random Acts of Kindness Day is the day to do something special for another person. Scientific evidence shows that doing kind acts for others as well as receiving or even witnessing kindness has a positive effect. Even the smallest act of kindness…
Events
Bereavement Six Week Support Group
July 16, 2024
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
2024 Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk
September 14, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Rossmoyne Business Center in Mechanicsburg
The Social (Bereavement Event)
October 25, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Giant Foods Community Room, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill
