Gesu School was founded in 1873 as part of the Jesuit parish belonging to the Church of the Gesu in North Philadelphia. Gesu transitioned to independency in 1993 after the formal closing of the Gesu parish by the archdiocese of Philadelphia. Gesu School serves 450 children, pre-K through 8th grades, from the immediate 19121 neighborhood and five surrounding zip codes. Devoted to its mission, Gesu strives to empower neighborhood children to break cycles of poverty and violence. Gesu educates the whole child, focusing on spiritual and emotional development, character building and academic excellence. Gesu School provides a well-rounded educational approach through specialized programming and innovative resource based curriculums, offering both remedial and advanced support for students. Gesu is firmly grounded in the belief that every child has the right and ability to learn and grow. Gesu accepts students on a first-come, first-served basis without selective admissions. Ninety-nine percent of Gesu students are African American, 36% of families are living below the Federal Poverty Line and 80% of students live with a single adult. Gesu School qualifies for 100% free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch for students and 95% of families receive financial aid. If students attended local public schools instead of Gesu, 98% of them would attend one of the poorest performing public schools in PA. In light of surrounding obstacles, Gesu provides more than an education focused solely on academic advancement; Gesu faculty and staff are committed to serving students based on principles of social justice. The Gesu community is committed to providing unconditional love to students as they navigate many diverse growth opportunities. By providing a safe environment in which faith-based learning can take place, especially through the provision of specialized programming, Gesu School continues to have a profound impact on its neighborhood children. Due to the collective efforts of the ecumenical group of individuals invested in its efforts, Gesu is able to inspire the lives of the students and families it serves. Gesu is a testimony of a work of faith in action; Gesu works!
TLC for kids is Australia’s sole provider of immediate distractions and urgent relief for children in hospitals and their families. Administered only by clinicians who refer families in need of assistance, TLC’s services work to minimise emotional, logistical or financial distress in over 600,000 patients and their families, annually. www.tlcforkids.org.au
A charity where people work together to let children in mental health units know they are thought about at Christmas, by donating gifts. Just like children on children's wards in general hospitals are thought about and have gifts donated.
Notting Hill Housing Trust houses over 70,000 people across London. It was set up in 1963 by a local clergyman who felt driven to do something about the shocking housing conditions of poor people in west London. Many of our tenants are vulnerable and isolated and need high levels of support.
Kith & Kids provides activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings. We help the whole family to overcome social isolation and live more fulfilled lives.
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Great Rollright is a small village in the Cotswolds whose only facilities are a primary school, the Church and the Village Hall where the Playground is located. With one exception (15 years old) the other play equipment is over 30 years old and in poor repair and unsuitable for the children.
Tauraroa Area School is situated in a rural area about 25km SW of Whangarei. The school is about four kilometres from the village of Maungakaramea. Most of the 500+ students travel to school by bus.