Achieving so others can succeed Born In Darby, Pennsylvania in 1932, Valaida Walker grew up in a loving and supportive family that valued education and encouraged her always to put all of herself in whatever she did. She did just that—and paid it forward with a life and career devoted to helping others of all abilities to be their best as well. In the process she broke down barriers as the first woman and/or African-American in many of the positions she held.

She’s Called Simpson House Home Since 2019 Focused on family values Family comes first for Mabel Wilson, whose happiest memories are of family birthdays and Sunday dinners.

Doctor of Ministry He’s Called Simpson House Home Since 2018  A heart for family and serving others Asked for life lessons, David Apple will tell you, “Trust God in difficult times” and “When there is an opportunity to do good, do it.” He has lived by those words.

Model She’s Called Simpson House Home Since 2018  If what they say about variety is true, Barrie Szemler has enjoyed a lot of spice in her life. By the time she took up residence in Simpson House in 2018, she had already lived on two continents and experienced a rich and varied career that included motherhood, modeling and more.

Tuskegee Airman He’s called Simpson House “Home” Since 2018  Nathan O. Thomas arrived at Simpson House in 2018 after more than 80 years of a laudable life and career, serving the nation and the community that he loves. He was born in 1926 in Bridgeville, Delaware. Nathan was attending school at Delaware State University, when his education was interrupted by his induction into the military, specifically the United States Army.