Confronting “the elephant in the room.” The living environment of Community Homes is positive and respectful. Still, as managers of buildings that include residents with different backgrounds and ethnicities, we must be sensitive to potential conflicts that could arise due to background differences and adjustments to living in a group environment. There is always the…
Living in a safe place. Community Homes of Lebanon County has long prided itself on living up to its reputation of providing safe, affordable housing for almost four hundred residents in Lebanon County. It is particularly pleasing when they get unsolicited praise from someone in the resident community. Longtime resident Helga Noll, during a chance…
We are pleased and proud that we have accomplished the first of three phases of the Canal Affordable Housing Project. The first eight of the planned twenty-three-unit handicap-friendly units are now built and occupied. We see how this undertaking is changing the lives of new residents, which is a clear motivation to ensure…
Am I my neighbor’s keeper? Suppose you are among the group that calls one of 298 housing units in Lebanon County home. In that case, you are assured that you live independently in a safe, affordable place managed by a caring management team that prides itself on “having your back.” Community Homes of Lebanon County…
The Bill of Obligations We have previously shared input in this forum about the Core Values of Community Homes and explained why and how our organization chose those words to represent how we do business and serve our residents and our community in general. I also find it useful to seek other input that supports…
Caring Communities succeed when mutual understanding sets the tone. Community Homes of Lebanon County has enjoyed success for over 50 years, fostering caring relationships between management and the residents based on understanding each other’s points of view. “Relationships succeed with mutual respect and the ability to be sensitive to open-minded listening while learning about the…
New residents prepare to help turn a dream into reality for the Community Homes Canal Street Affordable Housing Project. February 26, 2024 Six years ago, the Board of Directors of Community Homes of Lebanon County boldly decided to devote considerable time, effort, and a significant financial commitment to building a new 23-unit handicap-friendly housing community…
CHOL Charlie’s Corner Blog – OBASUTE The origin of “Obasute” comes from Japan. Research tells us that it is “the ancient practice from Japanese folklore in which a sick or elderly relative is dumped in a remote place to die”. Here in America, we should count our blessings that there are places like Community Homes…
Community Homes Spotlight on the Maintenance Department Ask any of the residents of the 289 units that comprise Community Homes of Lebanon County, and they will quickly tell you they love their apartments, which allow them to live happily and comfortably in a safe community environment. No small credit for this environment goes to the…
Welcome to Community Homes Spotlight After providing Residents of the Month profiles for over three years, we are starting the New Year with a broader perspective on our organization and its people. You may still see “real-life” stories of our unique residents, but there is more of a story to tell each month than just…
