NEWS & EVENTS
NEWS & EVENTS
We are excited to share that our Martin Luther School has launched a brand-new website!
Visit the Martin Luther School website to learn more about our Approved Private School programs, including its guiding philosophy, academic programs, student life, athletics, admissions process, and so much more.
Whether you are a current or prospective […]
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Dear friend,
Because of your generosity, Gemma Services is here to walk alongside children and families who are struggling – offering critical behavioral health, child welfare, prevention services, and education for thousands each year. At Gemma, we believe in the transformational power of knowing you have someone by your side through hard times. We call this […]
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Join Gemma to help make sure that hundreds of students can start school this fall with the supplies they need to be successful!
We are collecting backpacks filled with essential school supplies to distribute to children and teens who participate in Gemma’s programs and live in our local communities.
There are two different ways you can help!
Fill […]
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Chefs for Gemma 2026, held on April 10th at Green Valley Country Club, was a great success! Chefs for Gemma is the signature annual gala benefitting Gemma’s vital programs accompanying more than 3,000 youth and families each year through challenging times.
More than 360 guests were attended the event, which featured a […]
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Dear friends,
As we shared recently, after reaching an important milestone in our Campaign for Gemma, we are now launching Phase 2 to raise vital support for a new outdoor sports facility!
Renovations continue at the new school campus, and the interior of the building will be furniture-ready before we know it! Construction will start soon […]
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The Campaign for Gemma Reaches Fundraising Milestone!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, with the Stratton Foundation leading the way with a $1 million donation, we have successfully reached our $3 million fundraising goal for the Campaign for Gemma! We couldn’t be more grateful for the trust, confidence, and partnership our donors have extended […]
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Rooted in Purpose: MLS Expanding
We are excited to share that this fall, Martin Luther School will transition to its new home at 5200 Butler Pike, where it will operate as Martin Luther School – Whitemarsh. Our legacy campus will open its doors as something new: Martin Luther School – Plymouth, a school that is intentionally […]
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Thank you to all our friends who helped Gemma create holiday joy for hundreds of youth and families across our programs this year! Whether by donating financially, contributing gifts or gift cards, or volunteering your time and talents, this holiday season was special because of YOU!
Please click here to read more about […]
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Food Assistance Available in Delaware, Montgomery, & Philadelphia Counties
Please see below for information about food resources available for families in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Share Food Program:
Find detailed information about food resources in Philadelphia County and beyond. Explore local food banks and pantries here: https://www.sharefoodprogram.org/find-food/.
Philabundance:
You can access an […]
Accompaniment
Kristen E.M. Gay, Ph.D., President and CEO, Gemma Services
As we all know, a positive culture is so important when it comes to the success of an organization. At Gemma Services, we have spent a lot of time deeply considering our mission and values, and how those inform our day-to-day decisions. This has led to many […]
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The Campaign for Gemma: a $3 Million Initiative to Support a New Martin Luther School Campus
Gemma Services is thrilled to announce the launch of a $3 million, 3-year capital campaign to support the construction of a new, best-in-class campus for our Martin Luther School!
MLS is a Pennsylvania Approved Private School for students […]
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Gemma is excited to announce the LaunchPAD Program, thanks to a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This program will help meet the emotional and behavioral health needs of young children and their families in the Greater Philadelphia region and will connect community members to important services. The program consists […]
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At Gemma Services, we are excited about how we are using precision analytics to help inform data-driven decisions that create lasting change. With the power of data, we believe we can fine-tune our programs, measure impact more effectively, and deliver outcomes that truly make a difference in the lives of those we accompany.
The Power of […]
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If you are a current client or parent in need of non-emergency assistance, please contact the staff member or program with whom you usually work. General phone numbers for our programs and locations are listed here. For new visitors to this site, if you or a family member is in crisis, below […]
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