Stories
9th Annual Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk ‘Best One Yet’
Homeland Hospice hosted its 9th annual 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Rossmoyne Business Center in Mechanicsburg. More than 300 walkers, runners, staff and volunteers – an event record – gathered for this special annual Homeland tradition, which gives families an opportunity to remember those they’ve…
Community Outreach: Donation drives bring the Homeland touch to children and families
Stored neatly in boxes and ready for delivery, school supplies fill a corner of Tracey Jennings’ office. “Altogether, we have about 30 bookbags,” Jennings said. “We have a ton of spiral notebooks. Looseleaf paper, crayons, pencils, highlighters, pencil cases, folders, erasers.” Why is a retirement community loading up on the…
Kandy Melillo Helps Hospice Patients Tell Their Life Story
The smell of warm chocolate chip cookies coming out of the oven or lilacs blooming in mid-spring signifying summer is on its way. Scents can trigger a flood of memories from our past. Often the memories come back to us so clearly, we can see ourselves eating the cookies with…
Betty Hungerford: A Homeland resident and cherished friend
Sipping a Coke float delivered by a kind Homeland Center aide, Betty Hungerford shared why life is better in a top-rated continuing care retirement community. “When you reach a certain age, you’re better off in a place like Homeland than you are at home because you build friendships and relationships…
Homeland Hospice Named 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: National honor distinguishes Homeland for quality care for patients and caregivers. Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania, has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a national provider of services for hospice and home health agencies. The…
Homeland Unveils Tribute Medallions at a Special Ceremony in May
Homeland unveiled its Tribute Medallions at a special ceremony held in May at Homeland Center in Uptown Harrisburg. The Tribute Medallions along with a special plaque about Homeland are displayed on the iron fence that surrounds the facility. The zinc metal medallions are a tribute to loved ones who received…
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
