The Philadelphia Protestant Home

PPH's annual Juneteenth celebration brought residents and guests together for a day of learning, fellowship and fun. ✊🏾🎉

The celebration included a presentation on the history and significance of Juneteenth by Kathy Andrews-Williams, followed by a photo montage from resident Sylvia Metzler, who shared her experiences visiting museums in Alabama and Georgia focused on African American history.

The day concluded with inspiring performances by En Pointe Dance Studio and the Intercessory Praise Dancers from Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. 🎶💃🏾

Today is Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. 🙌

At PPH, celebrating Juneteenth has become an annual tradition. It’s a day that brings our community together through educational presentations, games, dance, music and fun!

PPH proudly celebrated Flag Day yesterday! 🇺🇸

Here, resident-veterans Charles Robinson and Harry Morrissy show proper flag-folding techniques while honoring our nation’s traditions.

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate the history, unity and freedom by the Stars and the Stripes.
At PPH, we will commemorate the birthday of our nation's flag with a ceremony later this morning.

PPH residents and team members enjoyed a refreshing treat during our monthly Smoothie Friday, courtesy of our awesome Wellness Team! 🥤💚

Today’s blend: watermelon, cucumber, banana, Greek yogurt, coconut milk, spinach, and a little drizzle of honey 🍯

Fresh, tasty, and a healthy treat to power us into the weekend! 😄🌿

Our final monthly Prayer Breakfast until September is this Saturday, 9 AM in our Social Hall.
This month's guest speaker: Pastor Randy Barge of First Presbyterian Church of Olney, Philadelphia, PA
Tickets are available in the PPH Business Office or at the door ($8.50). We hope you’ll join, and we hope to see you in the fall!

In recognition of Pride Month, PPH welcomed guest speaker Stephen M. Heilakka, Interim Pastor of Spiritual Connection at First United Methodist Church of Germantown and a psychotherapist specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder.

Stephen shared his personal and professional journey — from growing up feeling “different,” to having his ordination revoked after coming out, and later restored only two years ago. His story offered a real look at personal experience and how perspectives can change over time. 🌈

June is National Alzheimer's & Brain Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to highlight one of the many ways PPH residents keep their minds active and engaged.

One popular opportunity is Cranium Crunch, where residents give their brains a workout every Wednesday afternoon. Led by Life Enrichment Activities Director Kathy Nucero, this engaging program challenges participants to use memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through brain teasers, fill-in-the-blank exercises and recall games featuring famous names, phrases, places and more.

But Cranium Crunch is about more than mental exercise — it's also a time for connection and camaraderie. Residents enjoy testing their knowledge, sharing a few laughs and cheering each other on along the way.

"We sure do laugh a lot here," one resident said.

Besides Cranium Crunch, residents gather for board games in the Activities Room on Tuesday evenings, while a dedicated group meets Thursday mornings in the Fountain Room for Mah Jong. These are just a few of the many opportunities available to challenge the mind, build friendships and have fun along the way.