PPH 135

Acknowledge our past. Celebrate our present. Look towards our future.

PPH’s origins began in 1889 when a group of German Protestant ministers sought to establish a home for aging neighbors who needed shelter and care. One year later — 1890 — the Philadelphia German Protestant Home for the Aged on N. 5th St. was established. In 1899, PPH moved to its current location in the Lawndale neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Today, the 13-acre beautifully-landscaped campus on Martins Mill Road offers religious, educational, and social programming, but also comfort and community. While people, buildings and society have changed over the years, PPH’s commitment to benevolence remains, and the community aspires to continue providing compassionate care and services for many years to come.

On Tuesday, March 4, we will kick off our PPH 135 Giving Day campaign. Join us for an entertaining, informative presentation consisting of speaker remarks, a slideshow of historic PPH photos, music, good conversation and more as we acknowledge our past, celebrate our present, and look towards our future.

If you wish to honor our PPH 135 campaign, choose the $135 gift option for 135 years or select a custom amount on the donation form at the bottom of this page. Be sure to select “PPH 135” from the Designation drop down menu. We thank you for any contributions and for your commitment to PPH!

In case you missed it! Our slideshow of history from the March 4 event!