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.
In Loving Memory of Janice Flemming — A Life of Kindness, A Legacy of Care.![]()
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It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we remember and honor Janice Flemming, a beloved and faithful member of the Roxborough Home for Women family, whose life was tragically cut short in a devastating house fire recently.![]()
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From 2006 to 2025, Janice devoted more than 19 years of service to the senior women who call the Roxborough Home for Women their home. Through her years of commitment, she became so much more than an employee. She was a familiar, caring presence, a trusted friend, and a beautiful example of what it means to serve others with kindness, dignity, and compassion.![]()
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Janice understood that caring for our aging ladies was about so much more than meeting their daily needs. It was about recognizing each woman as a person of worth, offering a reassuring smile, sharing a moment of warmth, and helping make each day a little brighter. Her dedication reflected the very heart of our mission: to provide superior personal care in a nurturing, caring, and homelike environment.![]()
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For nearly two decades, Janice helped make that mission a living reality. Her service touched lives, strengthened relationships, and contributed to the special spirit of family that makes the Roxborough Home for Women such a meaningful place to live and work.![]()
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A proud part of the Roxborough community, Janice lived close to the Home and was woven into the neighborhood she served. Her passing leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of our residents and staff, who will deeply miss her presence, her service, and the many memories shared over the years.![]()
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While we grieve this loss, we also give thanks for the extraordinary gift of Janice’s life and the years she devoted to caring for others. We are reminded that a person's legacy is not measured only in years, but in the lives touched, the kindness extended, and the love left behind. By that measure, Janice's legacy will endure for generations.![]()
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Janice’s children, grandchildren, extended family, and all who loved her as they face this unimaginable loss. We extend our deepest condolences and hope they find comfort in knowing that Janice made a lasting difference in the lives of so many women and in the heart of our Roxborough community.![]()
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❤️ Janice, thank you for 19 years of faithful service, for the compassion you shared, and for the countless ways you made life better for the ladies entrusted to our care. You will forever remain a part of the Roxborough Home for Women family. Though you are gone far too soon, the goodness you brought into this world will not be forgotten.![]()
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May you rest in peace, Janice. Your years of kindness will continue to live on in the hearts of all those you served.![]()
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For those who would like to honor Janice’s memory and support her family, who lost their home and belongings in this devastating fire, we invite you to consider contributing to the family’s GoFundMe. Every expression of kindness, every donation, and every prayer can help bring comfort and hope during this extraordinarily difficult time.![]()
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Support Janice’s Family:![]()
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With deepest sympathy and gratitude,![]()
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The Board of Directors, Administration, Staff, and Residents![]()
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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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