GFS collaborates with local community organizations on community drives for our neighbors. Learn how to support our current drive.
Community Engagement
Aligned with the GFS program and mission, community engagement celebrates the Light in everyone: in our neighbors, families, and students. Led by Dr. Zarah Adams and teachers in every division, our students are encouraged to learn about issues impacting our city and world. They learn to ask questions and research solutions, identify partners, and engage in a meaningful, ongoing manner.
How Does GFS Engage with the Community?
Learn about our partner organizations and the ways in which you can engage the Germantown community!
GFS co-leads with universities and neighborhood associations to create and open space for community projects in art, sustainability, and education.
In one of their first lessons on the importance of stewardship and community, and the joy it brings, early childhood students lead GFS’ annual Turkey Drive by creating heart pins and giving them out in exchange for donations.
At this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, the GFS community celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. After an inspiring message from the keynote speaker on the power of voting, students, teachers, families, and staff branched out across campus for service and learning in workshops and activities led by our amazing community.
Community Enrichment Programs
What's new in community engagement?
In one of their first lessons on the importance of stewardship and community, and the joy it brings, early childhood students lead GFS’ annual Turkey Drive by creating heart pins and giving them out in exchange for donations.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Office of Community Engagement held an annual Day of Service on campus.
The Office of Community Engagement held its second Community Engagement Series on housing justice.
This month, we held the first of three Community Engagement Series, which educates students about food security, housing justice, and environmental stewardship.
The Community Engagement Club recently donated student artwork to support refugees in Philadelphia.