NEWS & EVENTS
NEWS & EVENTS
Dear friends, Whenever I hear a child laugh, see them smile, or hear about moments of joy for a family who has been struggling, I think about the journey they have each taken to reach that point. I am reminded of our “WHY” at Gemma – “Because You Matter” – and the many ways that […]
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Gemma Services is proud to announce that Julie Goodin, MBA, CHFP, has joined Gemma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms. Goodin comes to Gemma with a wealth of experience in the behavioral health sector including roles with various organizations specializing in inpatient psychiatric care, detox/rehab, partial hospitalization, children’s residential treatment, therapeutic foster care, and children […]
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This year’s Chefs for Gemma benefit was a great success! Chefs for Gemma is the signature event benefitting Gemma Services and the vital work we provide to assist youth and families through challenging times. Chefs 2024 was held at Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill. The evening highlighted the culinary creations of Chef Randy Rucker of River Twice in Philadelphia. Among many accolades, River Twice was […]
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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 […]
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We are pleased to announce that Omar Mateo, MSW, has joined Gemma Services as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Mateo brings a wealth of skills and experience to the newly developed role of COO. With more than 20 years of experience in the social services sector, his previous roles have focused on improving and streamlining […]
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We are looking ahead to start of the new school year! Please join Gemma in helping hundreds of students start school in the fall with backpacks full of school supplies. These will help students throughout the region start the school year with the tools they need for success! See the printable flyer here for a list […]
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Join us to Shop for Good at Kendra Scott on Wednesday, June 12th for a great evening to support Gemma Services! The event will run from 5-7 pm at 8 Coulter Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003. Refreshments will be provided and 20% of all sales will be donated to Gemma. This is a great opportunity to […]
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Join our Outpatient Program team on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 11 am – 2 pm for a Health and Wellness Fair at Alain Locke Elementary School (4550 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104). In collaboration with Healthy Minds Philly and Main Line Health, Gemma staff members and other mental health providers will be on hand […]
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Thank you to all who answered Gemma’s call for donations to help us make the holidays bright for the youth and families we serve. We are honored to have your partnership! With the support of friends like you, Gemma helped hundreds of children and families from our local communities to have a joyful holiday season. […]
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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 are a few […]
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Gemma is dedicated to providing mental health and education for children and families. As such, we are extremely sensitive to the fear, sadness, and anxiety caused by events like yesterday’s shooting. You can find some helpful resources for talking to children and teens about such events below. How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings […]
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March 10, 2022 Dear Friends, I am pleased to share with you that Gemma Services has accepted an offer from The Haverford School’s Board of Trustees to purchase Gemma’s property on South Roberts Road in Radnor Township. While we hope and expect the sale to go through, we do not anticipate the transaction to be […]
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We recently asked some of our dedicated team members to share reflections on what they find most rewarding about their job working with at-risk youth and families. We share a some of their inspiring answers here. A FOSTER FAMILY CARE Case Manager reflected: “I didn’t choose child welfare; child welfare chose me. My most favorite part […]
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Please see below for a list of books and movies that have an autism connection. this was compiled by the Clinical Director of Gemma’s Applied Behavioral Analysis program (ABA). Books Kids/Educational: My Brother Charlie / Holly Robinson Peete Nathan’s Autism Spectrum Superpowers / Lori Leigh Yarborough Since We’re Friends: An Autism Picture Book / Celeste […]
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Our hearts are heavy in the wake of ongoing violence against people of color. Gemma is committed to working together as an organization to help shine a light on the plight of groups marginalized in our community and country. This commitment aligns with our core beliefs and long history of working toward a bright future for all people in our communities who […]
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Dear Friend, Today we share some significant news from Gemma Services (formerly theVillage and Silver Springs – Martin Luther School). At the October 22, 2020 meeting of Gemma’s Board of Directors, the Board voted unanimously to cease all operations of the Rosemont Residential Program, which includes the Gemma School. Additionally, we will be seeking an […]
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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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We are pleased to announce that on June 25, 2019, 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, families and communities in the Philadelphia region. The decision to merge was made with […]
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