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.
HONORS FOR ROXBOROUGH AND THE HOME FOR WOMEN!![]()
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The Roxborough Home for Women will be recognized at an event held by the community of Roxborough at 6120 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128 on May 9th , 12 noon on Main stage at Green and Ridge. Attending the event will be Board members, staff, residents, and friends of the Roxborough Home for Women to receive Roxborough’s 19128 Beacon Award.![]()
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The Roxborough Spring Fest, bought to the community by the Roxborough Development Corporation, returns for a full day of community celebration, bringing together local businesses, live entertainment, classic cars, food, and family-friendly fun along Ridge Avenue - from Green Lane to Fountain Street. To be announced during the Festival will be the 19128 Roxborough Community Awards. ![]()
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The 19128 Roxborough Community Awards celebrate the businesses, nonprofits, and dreamers who shape the Roxborough neighborhood every day. From businesses that give back, to nonprofits lighting the way, to innovators turning big ideas into reality. ![]()
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This year the 19128 Beacon Award – awarded to a local, neighborhood nonprofit that best represents superior, charitable service that guides Roxborough forward, recognizes the Roxborough Home for Women for its nonprofit, caring work in the community for over 138 years.![]()
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Ceremonies will occur at the Main stage at Green and Ridge and at the Roxborough Pocket Park Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19128 on Saturday, May 9th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.![]()
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As part of the citywide Philadelphia 250 celebration, this year’s event will also feature Roxborough as a marquee destination for a special Liberty Bell installation in Pocket Park—adding a historic touch to one of the neighborhood’s most anticipated annual traditions.![]()
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As part of the Commonwealth’s celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026, the Bells Across PA initiative showcases 108 artist-designed, 3-foot Liberty Bell replicas across all 67 counties—with 22 bells right here in Philadelphia. The Roxborough community’s bell, located in the Pocket Park on Ridge Avenue, beautifully reflects the history, culture, and spirit of this special neighborhood.![]()
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The Roxborough Home for Women is featured on this commemorative bell.![]()
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Roxborough Spring Fest![]()
Saturday, May 9 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.![]()
Roxborough Pocket Park![]()
6170 Ridge Ave.![]()
Philadelphia, PA 19128![]()
Free to attend; pay-as-you-go
Roxborough Home for Women was voted this year by the Roxborough Development Corporation and the Community of Roxborough to be awarded as the recipient of the 19128 Beacon Award. A public ceremony to recognize this honor will be held on May 9, 2026, during Roxborough's Spring Fest. Thank you to all our Roxborough friends and community for remembering us all of these 138 years!
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A Meaningful Day of Connection, Faith & Community ![]()
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This past Saturday, April 25, Roxborough Home for Women was honored to be represented at the 4th Annual Health & Wellness Expo hosted at Sanctuary United Methodist Church in North Wales, PA.![]()
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Our very own Administrator, Athenae Evans, was invited to speak on behalf of the Montgomery County Multi Faith Coalition, delivering a powerful and inspiring presentation on![]()
“Aging with Meaning – Spirituality, Faith & Emotional Well-Being.”![]()
Through her words, Athenae shared the heart of our mission—uplifting the importance of compassionate care, spiritual connection, and emotional support as we journey through the later seasons of life.![]()
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In addition to the presentation, Roxborough Home for Women proudly participated as an exhibitor, connecting with attendees of all ages and sharing information about our historic Home, our mission, and the loving community we provide. We were privileged to exhibit our Home next to Access Services of Montgomery County, another worthy charity serving the underprivileged and disadvantaged in our communities.![]()
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Guests also had the opportunity to enter our raffle gift basket filled with goodies and information about how to stay connected with us—we loved meeting so many wonderful new faces!![]()
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A special thank you to Pam Michaels, who joined Athenae and warmly welcomed visitors at our exhibition table throughout the event.![]()
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Events like these remind us how important it is to build bridges across communities, share resources, and celebrate the value of aging with dignity, purpose, and faith.![]()
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Be sure to check out the photos from the day, featuring Athenae, Pam, our exhibit table, and our exhibition neighbor, Access Services, hosted by K. Tizzard —we’re so grateful to have been part of such a meaningful event!![]()
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