SHOWCASE OF HOMESABOUT PAOLI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
The Paoli Hospital Auxiliary was founded in 1913 with the mission of “to serve and support Paoli Hospital”. This is accomplished by raising funds through the Auxiliary’s events, recruiting volunteers, various outreach programs, and by promoting Paoli Hospital within the community. The Auxiliary operates as a division of the Paoli Hospital Foundation but maintains its own by-laws, executive council, event chairs, and planning committees. Currently, there are over 110 volunteers from a variety of backgrounds with diverse skills and talents with a common bond and a passion for Paoli Hospital.
Everything the Auxiliary does is focused on supporting Paoli Hospital’s highest-priority needs, engaging the community, and supporting the medical staff and employees. Each year, the fundraising efforts contribute significant capital to Paoli Hospital, which is used to develop programs and purchase technology that enhances patients’ quality of care.
HISTORY OF THE SHOWCASE OF HOMES AT HERSHEY'S MILL
The Showcase of Homes at Hershey’s Mill is a major fund-raising event hosted by the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary. This event helps fulfill our mission of raising funds to support Paoli Hospital in continuing to provide quality healthcare. The first “Spring Home Tour” at Hershey’s Mill was held in 2000. The event is generally held on the second Thursday in May and highlights six homes within Hershey’s Mill Villages, where the attendees leisurely tour the homes.
In 2013, the event became known as “A Showcase of Homes” and featured, in addition to touring homes, a luncheon at Hershey’s Mill Golf Club, Vendor Boutique, and Raffles. This event has been held yearly since its inception in 2000, except for three years when Main Line Health Activities were restricted due to COVID-19.
The Auxiliary has contributed over $10.9 million to Paoli Hospital, including over $300,000 from the proceeds of the Showcase of Homes. This year, proceeds will help ensure state-of-the-art equipment is always at Paoli Hospital, including the da Vinci 5 Robot for minimally invasive surgery. Paoli Hospital Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers and is proud to host the 2026 Showcase of Homes at Hershey’s Mill on Thursday, May 7.