NEWS & EVENTS
NEWS & EVENTS
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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With the help of many friends and supporters, each year at Gemma, Christmas is a time of joy and cheer for the children and youth we serve. Because of ongoing restrictions on visitors to our locations, this holiday season may look a bit different, but Christmas will come to Gemma! If you are interested in […]
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Chefs for Gemma, our annual benefit dinner, is coming up on Friday, November 6, 2020! We will hold a virtual, online event with an online auction opening Friday morning and an inspiring program that will stream Friday evening from 7-8 pm. To participate in the auction and view the streamed program, please click here. Then, […]
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Dear Martin Luther School Family, With deep respect and consideration for our students, staff, and families, Martin Luther School will begin the year virtually. We made this decision based on the complex issues of the COVID pandemic, knowing that the school community would be affected tremendously. More than anything, we want to return to the […]
read more »We are pleased to welcome you to our new website! As you may know, Gemma Services was formed in November 2019 by the merger of two long-standing nonprofit organizations: Silver Springs – Martin Luther School and theVillage. Together, we represent more than 300 years of uninterrupted service to vulnerable children and families in the Philadelphia […]
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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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Dear friends, What a challenging time these past few months have been. As my father has said to my children during this time, we are living through important history. I have been experiencing a range of emotions during these recent months, as I’m sure you all have. Our hearts are heavy with the deaths of […]
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To our friends, Like you, we are very concerned about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in our communities. On top of our minds are the effects of the pandemic on the children and families we serve who need our support now more than ever, and the effects on our dedicated team who continue to work tirelessly […]
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Resources to Assist Children and Families During the COVID-19 Crisis During this difficult time for children and families, we want to provide as much support to you as possible. Toward that end, we will share resources on our websites and social media channels as we can. Stay Informed Knowing important information about the outbreak can […]
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7/14/2020 – At Gemma Services, our primary concern is the health and well-being of the children and families we serve, as well as of our talented and dedicated team. Due to COVID-19 precautions that have been implemented for Pennsylvania, and in alignment with best-practice guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
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3/15/2020 Dear Friends, During this time of uncertainty and growing concern over the COVID-19 outbreak, we at Gemma Services have been closely monitoring reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As we navigate this unprecedented situation, our goals are to continue to serve the children, youth, […]
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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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Thank you to all who made the 12th annual Chefs for Silver Springs benefit dinner on November 8th at Green Valley Country Club a great success! More than 400 guests attended the evening which was kicked off by our engaging MC, 6ABC’s Nydia Han, and included a delicious meal designed and presented by the talented Chef Nick […]
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