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Founders’ Day – Our Triumphant Future
The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPh) culminated our yearlong 125th Anniversary Celebration during Founders’ Day on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. The PPh Board, administration, staff and residents took part in the unveiling of a historical timeline, which is now permanently displayed in our main lobby. We also received a generous $125,000 matching gift from The Arcadia […]
Read MoreConversation Starter: Moving and Downsizing
Moving and Downsizing: A Grieving Process We know how to deal with the logistics and physical tasks of moving and downsizing. Post-it notes identifying what to keep, trash or donate. Hiring a reliable mover and maybe even a packing company to help you pack and unpack, preventing you from living the following weeks out of […]
Read MoreFounders’ Day: Press Release
THE PHILADELPHIA PROTESTANT HOME CELEBRATES FOUNDERS’ DAY Celebrating 125th Anniversary and Unveiling of Historical Timeline PPh Auxiliary Annual Gift Presentation Recognizing Long-term Employees and Residents and Honoring Six 100-plus-year-old Residents (Philadelphia, PA – November 16, 2015) – The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPh) announced that it is culminating its year-long 125th Anniversary Celebration during Founders’ Day […]
Read MoreHonoring our Veterans
Veterans of PPh filled our Social Hall for a special ceremony held yesterday in their honor. The annual ceremony is organized by PPh Director of Community Relations, Bill Conaway. Bill also facilitates the monthly meetings for the Veterans Program of PPh. This year’s ceremony began with Bill giving a heartfelt speech to thank those involved […]
Read MoreEveryone Has A Story: John Bulovas
John Bulovas was born on March 22, 1918. He attended Mastbaum High School in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, and after graduation, he worked as a machinist. On October 30, 1941, John was inducted in to the U.S. Army at Camp Lee, Virginia. He was sent on a troop ship and landed in Europe on […]
Read MorePPh Club Spotlight: The Craft Room
Every year, the crafting groups at The Philadelphia Protestant Home donate hundreds of baby hats and blankets for the newborn babies at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and Pennsylvania Hospital (part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System). Those adorable little caps and blankets are hand made by the dedicated ladies that compose the various […]
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