Back-to-School Backpack and School Supplies Project

Many children served by Gemma Services could use your support to help them be prepared for a great school year! We have set a goal to provide backpacks and school supplies for hundreds of school-aged children and teens and you can help make that happen. To read more, please click here. Would you consider helping us reach this goal, perhaps through:

  • A group collection with your colleagues, a youth group, or church.
  • Buy one/give one — when you shopping for your children, consider buying school supplies for a child in need and donate those items to Gemma!

The Details:

Who: You — your family, your congregation, your co-workers — can help kids in need in the Philadelphia area.

What: Backpacks and school supplies for children served by Gemma Services.

Where: Please contact us to arrange for delivery. Our campuses remain closed to outside visitors due to COVID-19 precautions. Please do not deliver to any of Gemma’s locations without an appointment. Contact us via email or phone to schedule an appointment. See below for contact information.

When: Please deliver by August 8, 2022 (School supplies needed all year round)

Why: To help a child succeed in school!  Because you care!

How: Contact Betty Wu, Development Officer, for details and supply lists 610.519.1615 or [email protected].

If you would like to support Gemma Services’ ongoing work with a donation, please click here.

Thank you for your interest in making hope shine and a child’s day brighter!