Margaret Cunningham Lives Like a Princess at Owings Mills New Town
Margaret Cunningham’s Story On December 16, 2008, after living with her daughter for several years, Margaret Cunningham moved into Catholic Charities Senior Housing at New Town in Owings Mills. Below are excerpts from a letter she recently [...]
Living the Good Life at Everall Gardens
In the Overlea section of Baltimore City, residents feel like they are “living at a resort,” in the high-rise building with an enclosed private garden. During a recent interview with a small group of residents [...]
Irma’s Story
Irma cannot cook for herself and maintain her housekeeping due to severe arthritis. While living with her son, she was isolated and had very little interaction with anyone. St. Luke’s Place offered Irma an affordable, [...]
Girl Scout Creates Peace Garden for the Residents of Abingdon Senior Housing
Laura Robusto Thank You! Laura Robusto volunteered her time and talent creating a Peace Garden for the residents of Abingdon Senior Housing. Laura first approached Michele Hauer, Service Coordinator, when she was 16 years old [...]
Grant Winner Restarts Project Documenting Home Remedies
A Baltimore Sun article Written by Brent Jones of the The Baltimore Sun April 26, 2010 When Herbert Johnson was a kid, an audible cough or a red-hot forehead would send his grandmother into action, [...]
Employees from Walgreens Lend a Green Thumb to Abingdon Senior Housing Residents
Residents choose plans for their garden plots. (Photo by Nancy J. Oppel) It was a warm and sunny day when employees from various Walgreen's locations descended on Abingdon Senior Housing to assist residents [...]