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.
Happy Fourth of July Weekend from all of us at the Roxborough Home for Women! ❤️🇺🇸![]()
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Our residents have been enjoying all the excitement surrounding Philadelphia this holiday weekend! From the spectacular Wawa Welcome America celebrations, to the incredible arrival of the historic Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive, to world-class soccer with the FIFA Club World Cup, and the excitement building toward Major League Baseball's All-Star festivities, our City of Brotherly Love is truly shining on the national and international stage.![]()
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Our ladies have been reminiscing about Fourth of July celebrations from years gone by while looking forward to watching the fireworks light up the Philadelphia skyline. It's a wonderful reminder of the history, traditions, and community spirit that bring generations together.![]()
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As we celebrate our nation's independence, everyone at the Roxborough Home for Women extends our heartfelt wishes to our neighbors, community partners, volunteers, donors, friends, families, and supporters for a joyful, safe, and memorable Fourth of July weekend.![]()
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Please remember to stay cool during the summer heat, drink plenty of water, check in on older neighbors and loved ones, and enjoy all the festivities safely.![]()
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Thank you for your continued friendship and support of our Home and the remarkable women who call it home.![]()
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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨![]()
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The Roxborough Home for Women were very appreciative of our Friends, Neighbors, Supporters, and the whole community for honoring us with this award! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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The inaugural Corridor Awards mark a new tradition for the RDC and the 19128 community
Exciting News, Roxborough! ![]()
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Greetings to All!![]()
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We are pleased to share that the Roxborough Home for Women has officially submitted our READY Communities Collaborative grant proposal to Grantmakers In Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.![]()
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The proposal centers around an exciting community-wide initiative: "READY Roxborough: Celebrating Our Seniors, Building an Age-Friendly Community." If funded, this event will be held in 2027 on the historic grounds of the Roxborough Home for Women and is envisioned as an annual celebration that brings together residents of all ages.![]()
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This dementia-friendly, intergenerational initiative will focus on healthy aging, social inclusion, volunteerism, senior resources, community engagement, and honoring the contributions of older adults throughout Roxborough and neighboring communities.![]()
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The project will be led by the Roxborough Home for Women in collaboration with the Roxborough Development Corporation, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Prime Healthcare, and many valued community partners.![]()
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Additional partners being engaged and/or supporting these efforts include The Village on the Ridge, the Central Roxborough Civic Association, local schools, faith communities, elected officials, and historical organizations. Together, we hope to create a stronger, more connected, and age-friendly community for all generations.![]()
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Thank you for your continued encouragement and support of the Home's mission and success. We are grateful for the many community partners, volunteers, residents, families, and neighbors who help make Roxborough such a special place.![]()
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We look forward to sharing updates as the grant review process moves forward and hope to welcome everyone to this exciting community celebration in 2027!![]()
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