Gloria Dei’s The Estates Residents Donate to Beds for Kids Program
Residents of Gloria Dei’s The Estates community recently made a generous contribution to Beds for Kids, a charitable[Read More]
Posted on November 23, 2014 | Posted Under: Gloria Dei Foundation Activity
Gloria Dei Communities Foundation has made a generous donation of $5,275.00 to the non-profit organization, Burholme Emergency Medical Services, to help kick-off their 82nd Annual Fund Drive for 2015. Burholme Emergency Medical Services has a long and outstanding record of emergency medical response, as well as providing many other programs that serve the local community. Gloria Dei Communities Foundation is proud to support this well deserving non-profit organization serving our community.
Attending the check presentation ceremony were: (left to right) Blake Bradley, Burholme Services; Tim Hinchcliff, Managing Director of Burholme Services; Susan Wright, President of Gloria Dei Communities Foundation; Donna Marie Saul, Gloria Dei Director of Education and Resident Services; Vince Dattilo, Gloria Dei CEO and Fern Russell, Gloria Dei Community Administrator.
Posted on September 23, 2014 | Posted Under: Gloria Dei Foundation Activity
The Second Annual Gloria Dei Communities Foundation Fundraiser was held Friday night, September 19th and it was a tremendous success. Nearly 170 supporters attended the event and a good time was had by all. Philadelphia icon, Jerry Blavat, the Geator with the Heater, entertained the crowd with his unique blend of music and storytelling, while guests bid on gift basket auctions and waited to see who would win the 50/50 raffle at the end of the night. Many thanks to all of our generous supporters and sponsors!
Posted on July 21, 2014 | Posted Under: Memory Testimonials
My mother lived at Memory Care at the Park for about a year and a half prior to her death in October 2012, and we could not have asked for better care for her. We were sufficiently impressed that we sent a letter to Memory Care at the Park after her passing, expressing our appreciation for the care that she received.
Posted on May 23, 2014 | Posted Under: Memory Testimonials
From both my experience and the reports of others who have loved ones in other facilities, Memory Care the Park was outstanding as a facility. It is exceptional in the skill, vision, and commitments it brings to its residents and families and for this and much more, I credit Michele DiVincenzo. Michele is a hands on administrator, present for residents, families, and staff. In working wit her over the years, I found her to be supportive, compassionate and caring. She was a perceptive problem solver with the ability to put Stephen’s well fare first. All of this was very important to me. I have only praise for the care giving staff…The staff as a whole seemed to relate to each resident as an individual, understanding and respecting his/her needs.
Posted on January 31, 2014 | Posted Under: Gloria Dei Activity
Gloria Dei Communities Corporation has announced that it is celebrating the 40th anniversary this past month of The Towers Active Senior Community located in Huntingdon Valley, PA. An anniversary luncheon was held on January 14th to share the celebration with The Towers residents and staff. As part of the luncheon, Connie Schandein, Legislative Assistant to Senator Stewart Greenleaf, presented an official proclamation acknowledging The Towers anniversary. Keynote Speaker Frank Johnson, Past President of 30 years for Gloria Dei Communities Corporation, related the history behind the construction of The Towers.
The Towers Senior Community was the first senior residence established by Gloria Dei Communities Corporation in 1974 and the first of six active senior communities, as well as a dedicated personal care facility and a state-of-the-art memory care unit with another scheduled to open in 2015.
Gloria Dei Communities Corporation was the vision of Dr. Ernest G. Schmidt, pastor of a Lutheran Church in Montgomery County, Pa. In 1970, prompted by a personal encounter with a family acquaintance, Dr. Schmidt set out on a mission to provide affordable housing for seniors as part of his ministry. With the help of his congregation and the Office of HUD, The Towers active senior community was built and dedicated in 1974.
Gloria Dei Towers was built to provide safe, affordable housing for seniors, 62 years of age and up. It is an eight story building featuring 175 efficiency and one bedroom apartments. It is non-profit, HUD subsidized for the benefit of residents with low, very low and extremely low incomes. Rents are based on a percentage of each individual household income with electric, gas, water and sewer utilities included.
Susan Wright, President of Gloria Dei Communities commented, “Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Towers Senior Community gives us a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the vision Dr. Schmidt had for providing quality and affordable housing for Seniors. The Towers truly represents that vision in every aspect and every way.”
Vince Dattilo, CEO of Gloria Dei Communities added, “The mission Dr. Schmidt set out to fulfill is an enduring one that has grown and thrived over these past 40 years and we take our responsibility to continue his dream very seriously.”
Gloria Dei Senior Communities are located in Philadelphia and the nearby surrounding areas in Bucks and Montgomery counties. All Gloria Dei Communities are non-profit, nondenominational and open to all persons without regard to gender, familial status, race, creed, color or religion. In all, Gloria Dei Senior Communities serve over 1000 residents and employ more than 120 caring professionals and receive support from 496 uncompensated volunteers working throughout the organization. For additional information about Gloria Dei Senior Communities please call: 215-830-8302 or go online to www.gloriadeicommunities.com
Posted on October 4, 2013 | Posted Under: Gloria Dei Activity
Gloria Dei Senior Communities and its residents have donated much needed school supplies through its CARES Community Outreach program to the William Cramp Elementary School serving the Fairhill community in North Philadelphia.
Students and staff at William Cramp Elementary School welcomed Gloria Dei Community residents and Gloria Dei staff members as the school supplies were delivered. The Gloria Dei residents were able to closely interact with the students during the event including a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the William Cramp Elementary students and school staff. Students and staff expressed their sincere thanks for the greatly needed school supply donations that were provided directly by residents of the Gloria Dei Senior Communities.
Vincent Dattilo, CEO of Gloria Dei Senior Communities commented, “Our residents at Gloria Dei Senior Communities look forward to visiting schools in our area with needed school supplies. This year, in particular, the need was even greater than in previous years due to the economic conditions. Through the CARES program, Gloria Dei residents support our community outreach at all levels, donating their own time and resources for those that need it most. Our ‘Tools for Schools’ program is a unique opportunity for our residents to directly interact with those they are helping and to see how their caring donations are making a difference.”
Gloria Dei Senior Communities are located in Philadelphia and the nearby surrounding areas in Bucks and Montgomery counties. All Gloria Dei Communities are non-profit, nondenominational and open to all persons without regard to gender, familial status, race, creed, color or religion. In all, Gloria Dei Senior Communities serve over 1000 residents and employ more than 120 caring professionals and receive support from 496 uncompensated volunteers working throughout the organization. For additional information about Gloria Dei Senior Communities please call: 215-830-8302 or go online to www.gloriadeicommunities.com
Posted on June 13, 2013 | Posted Under: Gloria Dei Foundation Activity
Gloria Dei Communities Foundation has announced today that its recently held first annual fundraising dinner event was highly successful in raising much needed funds that will be used to provide help and support for residents of the Gloria Dei Senior Communities.
The Gloria Dei Communities Foundation embraces the spirit of Caring and Giving for its residents and the Gloria Dei Communities in times of need. Its stated Mission is: “To ensure the dignity and comforts of mature adults and to help them contribute their diverse talents and extensive experiences by providing quality, affordable community living with an abundance of opportunities to find meaning and fulfillment for its residents”.
Susan Wright, President of Gloria Dei Communities Foundation commented, “We’re extremely grateful for the level of support we received in helping to make our first annual fundraising dinner a tremendous success. The monies raised will give us greater ability to provide help and support for residents that find themselves in situations of real need. The ability to provide assistance in those times of need gives all of us here at the Foundation a great sense of satisfaction. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event.”
Vince Dattilo, CEO of Gloria Dei Communities added, “With the Gloria Dei Communities Foundation support we can help make a true difference in the lives of our residents and truly strive to fulfill our mission for Gloria Dei Communities.”
Gloria Dei Senior Communities are located in Philadelphia and the nearby surrounding areas in Bucks and Montgomery counties. All Gloria Dei Communities are non-profit, nondenominational and open to all persons without regard to gender, familial status, race, creed, color or religion. In all, Gloria Dei Senior Communities serve over 1000 residents and employ more than 120 caring professionals and receive support from 496 uncompensated volunteers working throughout the organization. For additional information about Gloria Dei Senior Communities please call: 215-830-8302 or go online to www.gloriadeicommunities.com
Posted on March 11, 2013 | Posted Under: Plaza Testimonials
The Plaza is perfect for me. I really like living here and it’s perfect, because my children are right around the corner. I get to see them while still maintaining my independence.
– Katherine
