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army veteran being honored at the annual ceremony

Homeland Honors its Veterans at Annual Event

“Should old acquaintance be forgotten, keep your eye on the grand old flag.” The refrain of the song “You’re a Grand Old Flag” reminds us of the enduring spirit of our country and fellow citizens. This was one of the

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army veteran being honored at the annual ceremony

Homeland Honors its Veterans at Annual Event

“Should old acquaintance be forgotten, keep your eye on the grand old flag.” The refrain of the song “You’re a Grand Old Flag” reminds us of the enduring spirit of our country and fellow citizens. This was one of the many patriotic melodies sang with pride and vigor at Homeland

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homeland volunteers maryann and jules canete outside next to a tree

Homeland Health is a Family Affair for Mechanicsburg Couple

For Maryann, a registered nurse, and Jules Canete, a doctor of physical therapy, Homeland is a family affair. The Mechanicsburg couple share their talents and passion for helping others as members of the Homeland HomeHealth team. They love spending time with patients to provide the most comprehensive care possible and to promote

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Dietary Supervisor Felicia Foster in a dining area

Dietary Supervisor Felicia Foster: Making days brighter

Felicia Foster’s reason for working at Homeland Center for 25 years is simple: The residents. “I love the residents,” she said. “You feel so close to them.” Foster is a Homeland dietary supervisor, responsible for ensuring that lunch and dinner are served fresh, on time, and delicious. Her philosophy is

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group of celebrating participants at the 2025 5k and memorywalk

Record Crowd Participates in Homeland’s 5K and Memory Walk

On a crisp, sunny October morning, a record crowd of more than 400 walkers and runners laced up their sneakers for the Homeland Hospice 11th Annual 5K and Memory Walk. This special Homeland tradition provides an opportunity for families to honor and celebrate a loved one they have lost surrounded by

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Hospice Volunteer Tom Barry looking proud next to a tree

Hospice Volunteer Tom Barry’s Life of Service

Tom Barry of Harrisburg has lived a life of service through his military career and now as a Homeland volunteer. He brings his love of our country and joy of helping others to honor veterans receiving care through Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania.

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residents helen and james smith inside homeland center

James and Helen Smith: Planting deep roots in the community

While James and Helen Smith became Homeland Center residents earlier this year, their ties to Homeland go back decades. Helen met her longtime friend, Homeland resident Loretta Colestock, when she first moved to Harrisburg. James coached Homeland President/CEO Barry Ramper II in Little League. “Everybody here is very friendly and very

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Artist Kelly Charlesworth standing next to one of her paintings

Artist Kelly Charlesworth: Capturing a sense of place

A young artist’s mischief turned her family’s world purple when Kelly Charlesworth, a perfectly behaved child by all appearances, left behind an unexpected canvas — her bedsheets, transformed with a single crayon. What began as a childhood mystery would spark a lifelong artistic journey. “She said, ‘Kelly would never do

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group of smiling runners at the 5k and memorywalk finish line

Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk Set for Oct. 4

Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit outreach program of Homeland Center in Harrisburg, will host its 11th annual 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. at the Rossmoyne Business Center at 5000 Ritter Road in Mechanicsburg. The event serves to remember loved ones lost and raise funds to support those

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