The Roxborough Home for Women
The Roxborough Home for Women was established in 1887 by the will of Samuel Gorgas to provide quality care and services for women of reduced financial means.
Roxborough Home for Women continues today as a non-profit community providing superior personal care services in a nurturing, caring, and homelike environment.
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Roxborough Home for Women
Roxborough Home for Women is a 501 (c) (3) charity that has been providing superior personal care services in a safe, caring, and homelike community to women of reduced financial resources for over 138 years.
THINGS ARE GETTING SPOOKIER… AND SPIFFIER… AT THE HOME! ![]()
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There’s lots of excitement happening here at the Roxborough Home for Women! Our ladies are getting into the Halloween spirit with festive decorations, and our historic Home is getting a fresh new look as we put the finishing touches on a very special restoration project!![]()
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FIRST UP… TRUNK OR TREAT IS THIS SATURDAY! ![]()
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A friendly reminder to all our neighbors, friends, and Roxborough families: Join us for our Trunk or Treat this Saturday, October 31, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM! Bring the kids, bring your Halloween spirit, and get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of decorated car trunks, treats, and festive activities!![]()
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IMPORTANT PARKING REMINDER: Cars will NOT be permitted to drive onto the Home’s property for the event. Walk-ons are welcome, so please park on the street and walk up our driveway to join the fun!![]()
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We can’t wait to welcome our community for an afternoon of Halloween smiles and memories!![]()
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AND NOW FOR SOMETHING WONDERFUL… OUR PORCH RESTORATION IS NEARLY COMPLETE! ![]()
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After a year of planning, hard work, and dedication, our beloved side porch is entering its final phase, with preparations and painting underway! This restoration represents so much more than bricks, boards, and paint. It’s about preserving the historic character of our Home, creating welcoming spaces for our ladies, and restoring a wonderful asset that can once again be enjoyed by our residents and the surrounding community.![]()
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We are looking forward to scheduling a special celebration event soon to mark the completion of this remarkable project and share our gratitude with those who helped make it possible. Stay tuned for details!![]()
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From spooky decorations to a beautifully renewed porch, there is so much to celebrate at the Home! We are grateful for the support, friendship, and community spirit that make Roxborough such a special place to call home. ![]()
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Come for the treats, stay for the community spirit, and watch our historic Home shine! ![]()
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Happy Halloween from the Ladies at the Home! Come to our Trunk or Treat next Saturday, October 31st.
Happy Halloween from the Ladies at the Home! Come to our Trunk or Treat next Saturday, October 31st.