Methodist Services provides life enriching programs to children, adults and families as they face the challenges of limited resources, increased poverty, homelessness, disabilities and inequities in education. We provide early childhood education, school age programs, housing services, supports for families, mental health and counseling services, and nutrition programs.
Methodist System's Open Positions
Looking for a rewarding position with a mission-based nonprofit that will help you make a difference in the lives of others? If so, Methodist is the workplace for you! Methodist provides professional development, work-related trainings, and opportunities to be part of agency-wide committees.
Holiday Toy, Clothing & Gift Card Drive
Help Methodist Services Bring Holiday Joy to Our Children, Individuals & Families.
Accepting Thru December 20, 2024
•Gift Cards
•New Unwrapped Toys
•New Personal Care Baskets
•New Clothing
•New Christmas Decorations & Ornaments
•Monetary Donations
For more info, contact Carole Boughter cboughter@methodistservices.org or via 215-877-1925 ext. 104
Wish List
Accepting Donations: New Items
•Newborn Baby Baskets
•Cases of Diapers & Wipes
•Backpacks & School Supplies
•Pillows
•Twin Bed Sheet Sets & Mattress •Protectors
•Towel Sets & Washcloths
•Shower Curtains & Liners
•Soap, Body Wash & Lotion
•Toothbrushes
•Sanitary Napkins & Supplies
•Deodorant
•Laundry Detergent, Bleach & Dryer Sheets
•Cleaning Supplies: Gloves, Lysol, Magic •Erasers, Alcohol & Peroxide
•Dish Cloths
•Small Room Trash Cans
•Board Games & Journals
Early Childhood & School-Age Education
Children need a safe and stimulating place to go when school is out and parents cannot be home: a place that nurtures growth, develops potential and bridges time between family and school life.
Housing & Community Services
Catastrophic life events, serious, persistent and chronic behavioral health challenges and/or lack of parenting skills can lead to a disruption of familial safety, stability, well-being and unity. When disruption occurs in the form of children placed in foster care and/or homelessness, Methodist can provide the intensive supports and services necessary to stabilize the family and restore their lives.
Family Support Services
Methodist’s Family Support Services teaches parents to understand and use positive parenting techniques. Parents are encouraged to build healthy relationships with their children, develop strategies for spending quality one-on-one time and create opportunities to grow as a family.
Community Counseling Services
Sometimes life can feel overwhelmingly difficult. Whether the issue is separation or divorce, managing the effects of trauma, parenting a child, grieving a loss, or living with the symptoms of a mental illness such as Major Depression or Bipolar Disorder, the highly trained staff of Community Counseling Services is ready to help.
Community Schools
As part of the Community Schools Program, Edward Gideon School, Samuel Gompers School, Overbrook Educational Center & William T. Tilden School now offer Case Management Services through Methodist Services.
Gideon Community Schools Flyer
Gompers Community Schools Flyer
Overbrook Community Schools Flyer
Tilden Community Schools Flyer
Heritage Farm
Heritage Farm aims to create a sustainable, community based food system by growing and providing fresh produce and offering hands-on education and life skills to the families we serve. Methodist Services believes investing in the soil is an ultimate investment in our families and communities.
United Methodist Church Connection
Throughout the 140+ years of ministry, Methodist Services has maintained a historical relationship with the United Methodist Church, although no organizational relationship exists. As one of the Health & Welfare agencies of the Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church, Methodist Services strives to communicate regularly with constituents of area churches about the ongoing programs and services provided by the agency. Along with individuals, businesses and community groups, churches have long provided strong financial support to the Methodist mission of serving children and their families.
Giving
Oftentimes people want to know how they can help…what they can do to make a difference for the individuals we serve. One of the easiest ways to make an immediate and direct impact is to support Methodist Services financially.