Many youth who participate in Gemma’s programs could use your help making sure they are prepared for a great school year! We will once again be collecting donations of backpacks and school supplies for hundreds of school-aged children and teens in our area this summer. To see a printable flyer with a list of items needed, please click here.

Here are some ways you can help students in our local communities:

• Hold a collection with your colleagues, friends, faith community, or others.
• Buy one/give one! When you shop for the children in your life, consider purchasing school supplies for a child in need and donating those items to Gemma!

The Details:

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

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

Where: Please contact us to schedule a delivery appointment on our Plymouth Meeting campus. See below for contact information.

When: Please deliver by August 7, 2026.

How: Contact [email protected] or 610.825.4440 x3307 for details.

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

Thank you for helping Gemma create a world where every person knows they matter!