NEWS & EVENTS
NEWS & EVENTS
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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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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Returning for its 18th year, our annual Chefs for Gemma benefit is coming up on April 10th! We are thrilled that this year’s guest chef will be talented Chef Alex Kemp of Philadelphia’s My Loup and Libbie Loup Hospitality! We are looking forward to another evening […]
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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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May 15, 2025
Dear friend,
By supporting Gemma, you are part of a powerful mission—showing children, youth, and families that they matter, they are not alone, and their dreams are within reach.
The world is full of distractions, but at Gemma, our focus is unwavering. Every day, children and families facing immense challenges stand before us. They need […]
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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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We are thrilled to share that thanks to the generous support of our community, we have received donations needed to unlock a $500,000 matching gift from the Stratton Foundation toward Gemma’s Capital Campaign!
This match enabled many donors to double the impact of their support. Thank you to the Stratton Foundation and to everyone who is […]
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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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You can join Gemma in helping hundreds of students start school this fall with the supplies they need to be successful!
We will be 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 ways you can help with this […]
read more »
Chefs for Gemma 2025 held on April 4th was a great success! Chefs for Gemma, held at Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, is the signature event benefitting Gemma Services’ vital programs that accompany more than 3,000 youth and families each year through challenging times.
More than 350 people attended this year’s Chefs event, […]
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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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Dear friends,
Over the past two years, members of all parts of the Gemma community participated in a strategic visioning process, reflecting on Gemma’s past, taking stock of our present, and envisioning all the ways that Gemma can accompany members of our community well into the future. We are proud to announce our new vision and […]
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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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In spring 2019, we announced that the Boards of Directors of Silver Springs – Martin Luther School and theVillage, following an extensive exploratory process, voted in favor of uniting to operate as one single organization serving children, youth, and families in the Philadelphia region. The merger enables our previously-separate organizations to continue their vital work […]
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