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…
Community Homes selects Brenda Franzone as the December 2023 Resident of the Month. Brenda Franzone, a popular person in the resident community of Community Home of Lebanon County, is happy to state that she has been a resident of Tulpehocken Terrace in Myerstown for about the last eight years. ‘I really like living here,” she…
Community Homes selects Joan Esbenshade as the November Resident of the Month. Maple Terrace in Lebanon is the place Joan Esbenshade has called home for the last 13 years. It is just fine with her. “I like it here”, she says, getting right to the point, “I have a comfortable apartment, the residents are nice…
Are you looking for Frank Hughes? You may have to wait. He is likely outside taking a spin on his electric bicycle. Not a remarkable feat, unless you realize that Frank is 91 years old. Bicycle riding has been a passion for Frank for many years. It goes back to the days he and his…
Community Homes selects Randy Hare of Willow Terrace as September Resident of the Month. The conversation with Randy Hare began with a topic familiar to many people – “How to give up smoking. I had to do something to keep me occupied”, Randy Hare shared, “and discovered a talent I had, but didn’t realize it…
