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.
FALL HAS ARRIVED AT THE ROXBOROUGH HOME FOR WOMEN! ![]()
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There is something especially wonderful about Fall in Roxborough! The beautiful changing colors, cool and crisp evenings, gorgeous sunsets, and the many activities happening throughout our hometown make this one of the ladies’ favorite times of the year. ![]()
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Many of our ladies grew up right here in Roxborough, and they have a special love for the neighborhood they have called home for so many years. They enjoy watching the seasons change and, just as importantly, being part of the wonderful community that surrounds the Home.![]()
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And Fall means getting involved!![]()
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Our ladies will once again participate in the annual Roxborough Scarecrow Making Contest, putting their creativity and teamwork to work as they planned, created, decorated, and proudly finished their entry. There is nothing quite like seeing everyone contribute an idea, lend a hand, and then step back to admire what they created together! ![]()
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This past Saturday, we also ventured out onto Ridge Avenue to enjoy Roxborough’s annual RoxtoberFest, held from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. What a wonderful celebration of our community! The ladies enjoyed walking the streets, taking in the sights, visiting with neighbors, and enjoying all the activity along Ridge Avenue. We were so inspired by what we saw that we may just have to sign up early next year for our own tent and table on the promenade! ![]()
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And, of course, it wouldn't be Fall without pumpkins! The ladies got an early start this year, filling the Activity Room with creativity, conversation, paint, and plenty of pumpkin decorating fun. Each pumpkin seems to take on a personality of its own!![]()
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Then comes one of the most anticipated traditions of all… Halloween! ![]()
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For years, the ladies have loved welcoming neighborhood children to the Home and handing out candy from our wonderfully spooky-looking Victorian mansion. This year, we're taking things up a notch!![]()
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🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT AT THE ROXBOROUGH HOME FOR WOMEN! 👻🎃![]()
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Our staff, Board of Directors, and residents will be joining together to host a special Trunk or Treat on the grounds of the Home, with our neighborhood friends invited to stop by from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m on Halloween. October 31st. ![]()
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Come one, come all—and bring the little ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes, and princesses!![]()
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Come visit the ladies, enjoy the Halloween spirit, and take away some special treats and special memories from the Roxborough Home for Women.![]()
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We are grateful to live, work, and care for our residents in such a wonderful community. From the changing leaves to the laughter of children at Halloween, Fall reminds us once again of the importance of community, friendship, tradition, and belonging.![]()
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From all of us at the Roxborough Home for Women, we wish our wonderful neighbors, friends, families, and the entire Roxborough community a happy, safe, and festive Fall holiday season! ![]()
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A Little Wildlife Came to Visit the Roxborough Home for Women!![]()
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What a wonderful afternoon of curiosity, connection, laughter, and a little bit of magic at the Roxborough Home for Women! ![]()
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The ladies recently enjoyed a very special visit from a traveling zoo, bringing some delightful and unexpected guests right to our doorstep. Our visitors included a sweet rabbit, a gentle tortoise, a fascinating bearded lizard, an adorable hedgehog, and a lovable guinea pig—and the best part was that our ladies didn't just get to look at them… they got to pet, hold, and interact with them!![]()
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There were plenty of smiles, laughter, questions, and moments of genuine wonder as the ladies mingled with their new furry, scaly, and spiny friends. There is something truly special about the joy that comes from holding a small animal, feeling its warmth and gentle movements, and discovering its unique personality.![]()
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For a little while, our beautiful Home was filled with the kind of excitement and childlike wonder that reminds us that you are never too old for a new experience, a surprising encounter, or a little bit of fun!![]()
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We are so grateful to our traveling zoo visitors for sharing their wonderful creatures with us and creating such a memorable experience for the ladies. The animals brought smiles to many faces and gave everyone something special to talk about and remember.![]()
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And, judging by the enthusiasm of our residents, we certainly hope this isn't the last visit!![]()
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At the Roxborough Home for Women, we believe that creating a warm, caring, and homelike environment means creating opportunities for joy, meaningful experiences, connection, and discovery at every stage of life. This visit was a wonderful example of just that. ![]()
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Enjoy some pictures from our special day with our new animal friends!![]()
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Celebrating Our Personal & Direct Support Care Professionals!![]()
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This week, September 13–19, 2026, we proudly recognize Personal & Direct Support Care Professionals Week — and we could not let the week pass without celebrating the extraordinary people who provide care, comfort, compassion and support every day at the Roxborough Home for Women.![]()
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Our Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), Administrator, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Maintenance and all of our Personal Care Home staff are the heart of the daily experience at the Home. Their work goes far beyond the tasks listed in a job description. They create meaningful relationships, provide reassurance and companionship, protect the health and safety of our residents, and help make the Roxborough Home truly feel like home.![]()
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For more than 139 years, the Roxborough Home for Women has built a reputation in Roxborough, Philadelphia and the greater Philadelphia region for providing superior personal care in a nurturing, caring and homelike environment. That legacy does not happen by itself. It is carried forward every day by the dedicated people who care for our residents.![]()
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On behalf of the Board of Directors and Administration, we want our staff to know how much we appreciate you. Your commitment, patience, kindness and professionalism uphold our Mission and our Legacy of Care every single day.![]()
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Thank you for all that you do!![]()
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And today, we are showing our appreciation in a small but delicious way — with pastries, sticky buns, donuts and a special lunch for our wonderful staff!![]()
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Roxborough Home for Women — Caring for Women, Building on a Legacy of Care Since 1887.![]()
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