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.
As another beautiful weekend begins, we're taking a moment to celebrate the many hands and generous hearts that help keep the Roxborough Home for Women a welcoming place for the women who call it home.![]()
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This week brought some wonderful progress around our campus at 601 Leverington Avenue! Our longtime entrance sign has received a much-needed makeover. Once weathered by age and the elements, it has now been cleaned, restored, and beautifully repainted with fresh colors that proudly reflect the Home's enduring presence in the Roxborough community. We think it looks wonderful, and we hope our neighbors do too! Thank you to Myles Pettengill for such a wonderful job!![]()
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We're also excited to share the generous donation of beautiful teak park benches and a matching table. These quality pieces have weathered the years remarkably well and will soon be power washed, refinished, and thoughtfully placed throughout our grounds, creating peaceful places where our residents can relax, visit with family and friends, and enjoy the beauty of our historic property. Our sincere thanks go to Board Member Meghan McGeoy and our friends at Lima Estates for this thoughtful gift and their continued support of our mission.![]()
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Construction also continues to move forward on our historic front porch. The railings have been installed and will soon be restored and painted, along with the porch itself. Remaining work includes gutter and roofing repairs and installation of the new front stairs as we continue working alongside our outstanding partners at Neighborhood Contracting. Every step brings us closer to preserving this remarkable 138-year-old Home for generations to come.![]()
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Maintaining a historic home like ours is truly a community effort. Every improvement, every volunteer, every donor, every contractor, every board member, and every friend plays a part in preserving not just a beautiful building, but a place where senior women are cared for with dignity, compassion, and respect.![]()
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From all of us at the Roxborough Home for Women, thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us continue this important work. We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled weekend!![]()
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There is always something special happening at the Roxborough Home for Women!![]()
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Life at the Home is about so much more than providing care—it's about creating a family. Every day, our residents are surrounded by friendship, laughter, compassion, and meaningful activities that make each week something to look forward to.![]()
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This week was especially joyful as we celebrated our wonderful resident, Arlene, on her birthday! The ladies, our caring Personal Care Assistants, and our amazing kitchen staff gathered together for a festive lunch, complete with birthday cake, cards, smiles, and plenty of love. Moments like these remind us that every resident is cherished and celebrated.![]()
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Tuesdays are another favorite around the Home because our incredible volunteer Priscilla faithfully joins us with her contagious smile and joyful spirit. Whether she's leading music, calling Bingo, or enjoying a lively game of Uno, she fills the Home with laughter and companionship. We are truly grateful for the kindness and dedication she shares with our residents each week.![]()
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We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers (NALTCV) and especially to Paul Falkowski, President of the Association, for introducing Priscilla to our Home. Partnerships like these help enrich the lives of our residents and strengthen our community.![]()
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These are just a few of the many moments that make the Roxborough Home for Women such a special place to live. Our historic Home at 601 Leverington Avenue is filled each day with caring hearts, warm friendships, and neighbors who become family.![]()
If you live in Roxborough, Manayunk, Wissahickon, East Falls, or the surrounding communities, we'd love to welcome you! Stop by, say hello, volunteer your time, share a talent, perform music, play a game, or simply spend a little time visiting with our remarkable ladies. Your presence can brighten someone's day—and you just might leave with your own heart a little fuller.![]()
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Together, we're building a community where every woman is valued, every story is honored, and every day is worth celebrating.![]()
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Summer Celebration at Roxborough Home for Women!![]()
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What better way to celebrate the joy of summer than with music, laughter, dancing, and a little karaoke magic!![]()
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On Saturday, July 11, the ladies of the Roxborough Home for Women enjoyed a fantastic Karaoke & Dance Party filled with smiles, singing, and unforgettable moments. The event was thoughtfully planned with the help of Shirley Gaskin’s son and members of our wonderful kitchen staff, Pam Michaels and Mary Chapman, and other volunteers who helped bring this special afternoon to life.![]()
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The ladies embraced the celebration by dressing up in colorful hats, boas, and festive accessories, showing off their personalities and their sense of fun. They danced, laughed, cheered one another on, and even stepped up to the microphone to share their favorite songs.![]()
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The greatest highlight of the day was seeing our residents come together, enjoy the music, and celebrate the friendships and community spirit that make the Home such a special place. The ladies had so much fun that they have already expressed their hope that karaoke and singing become a regular part of life at Roxborough Home for Women!![]()
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A heartfelt thank you goes out to Shirley’s sons, Pam, Mary, and everyone who helped organize, decorate, encourage participation, and make this event such a success. Your time, creativity, and kindness brought so much happiness to our residents.![]()
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At Roxborough Home for Women, we believe that every season of life should be filled with opportunities for connection, creativity, laughter, and celebration. We are grateful to everyone who helps make these special memories possible. ![]()
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Until the next performance… keep singing, dancing, and enjoying the wonderful moments that bring us together!![]()
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