[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE PHILADELPHIA PROTESTANT HOME

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 1998

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Philadelphia 
Protestant Home on the occasion of the grand opening of their new 
healthcare center, Pathways at PPH. This outstanding organization has a 
108 year tradition of caring for the senior citizens of all faiths of 
Philadelphia.
  Located in Northeast Philadelphia, PPH provides care for seniors from 
that area and the surrounding counties. Over the years, the non-profit 
home has grown from one small rowhome on York Street to a bustling 12 
acre campus housing over 500 residents. PPH offers independent living, 
assisted living, and skilled health care. PPH strives to provide 
quality, affordable care and to create an environment in which seniors 
can enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. That environment 
includes a full activities program with concerts, swimming, bowling, 
exercise classes, crafts, religious services, trips, and other events. 
Each year, PPH provides almost one million dollars in benevolent care 
for seniors who have exhausted their resources.
  PPH strives to be a good neighbor and assist other community groups. 
They provide assistance to seniors who remain in their homes through 
their non-profit home healthcare agency, CareMasters of PPH. They 
contribute to the quality of life in their neighborhood by opening 
their facility to these groups so that they have a place to meet and 
conduct their work. They sponsor free community events and always try 
to assist seniors from the community and their families and caregivers.
  Pathways at PPH was made possible, in part, through the generous 
donations of time and money from many PPH residents, employees, family 
members, community members, supporting congregations, PPH Ladies 
Auxiliary, local businesses, and numerous others. I am grateful to them 
for their support of the senior citizens of Philadelphia and commend 
them for their dedication and hard work.

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