Recently, residents of Gloria Dei Senior Communities donated much needed school supplies through the CARES Community Outreach program to several deserving elementary schools. Several busloads of Gloria Dei residents began their day visiting the John H. Webster Elementary School located in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. A wide range of school supplies were delivered during the visit while Gloria Dei residents had the opportunity to interact with the students by visiting a number of classrooms. Residents were also treated to a singing program performed by the students lead by the school’s music instructor.

Following a break for lunch, Gloria Dei residents then made their way to the Joseph K. Gotwals Elementary School in Norristown, Montgomery County. Once again, much needed school supplies were delivered for the students’ use. Gloria Dei residents were then escorted to several classrooms with the opportunity to view classes in session and witness innovative teaching techniques being utilized by classroom teachers. In each classroom, students took time to directly thank the Gloria Dei residents for their caring and generosity.

The CARES Community Outreach program is fully funded and initiated by the residents of Gloria Dei Communities who donate their time and funds to provide needed school supplies through its Tools For Schools program. Each year, several deserving schools in under served neighborhoods are selected to receive the donations. Gloria Dei Community residents take great pride in providing assistance each year and giving back to needy communities.