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Welcome to Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Home, Philadelphia
Holy Family Home was established in 1869. We are proud to celebrate over 140 years in Philadelphia!
  The Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor began on a winter day in 1839 when Jeanne Jugan opened her home to an elderly, poor, blind woman. From this simple response of love, her work has become a mission which reaches the elderly poor in thirty-one countries throughout the world.   As Little Sisters of the Poor, we care for the elderly poor in the spirit of humble service which we have received from Jeanne Jugan. We welcome the elderly as we would Jesus Christ himself and serve them with love and respect until death.  
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“Be kind, especially with the infirm. Love them well ...
Oh yes! Be kind. It is a great grace God is giving you.
In serving the aged, it is He Himself whom you are serving.”
- Jeanne Jugan  
Foundress 

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