On behalf of The Gem Project, we wish you and your family a joyful holiday season. We had plenty of wonderful news to share this year. We had great moments with our youth and young adults, shaping them into effective leaders, while improving their communities. Holiday Inspiration: It amazed us to find after participating in workshop of […]
Overview: Bullying is more relevant now than it has ever been. With technology advancing, new issues are rising and becoming more problematic. Cyber-bullying is increasing because of the infinite resources the internet provides. Social networking sites give a wide platform and anonymity for those who bully. The attackers are able to fuel their agenda beyond the school […]
What’s your Mo’? Gimme Mo’ is the brain child of Disney’s High School musical star, Monique Coleman. Widely known as “Taylor” in the hit TV series, Coleman left Hollywood to find another way to change the world. She did so by launching a new talk show, aimed for teens this fall. Coleman’s show is set to […]
Earlier this year, we created a partnership with MyGOAL and our autism quilt program. The Autism Quilt Program in partnership with MyGOAL, Inc. is a collaborative project that serves as a tool for promoting awareness about autism, while enforcing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. You may read more about the program here. On […]
Dear Friend, On behalf of everyone at The Gem Project, we offer our condolences and support to those in need as we work together to rebuild our lives as a nation. The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy has left millions without power, food, and shelter. Organizations, individuals, and companies are pulling together in record numbers […]
The founder of The Gem Project had the honor to present at this year’s Stop Shootin’ Young Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), which took place at the United Way of Essex and West Hudson Counties. The YEP is a 6 – week summer long program geared toward youth between age 13-18, which teaches youth the principles of […]
The Gem Project Autism Quilt program partnered with MyGOAL not-for-profit organization earlier this year. MyGOAL is a not-for-profit organization that provides support groups, grants, educational seminars, and empowerment activities for families and individuals affected by or are on the autism spectrum. Dear Friends, This Saturday, a few Gem Project members will be attending the 4th Annual MyGOAL Autism Gala. It […]
* MyGOAL is a not-for-profit organization that provides support and assistance to families and individuals affected by or on the autism spectrum. MyGOAL is a partner with the Gem Project autism quilt program. MyGOAL is giving away a grant to four families affected by autism and an award an outstanding autism advocate/ community leader. Deadline to Apply: August 1, 2012. If you’re not affected by autism […]
Review of our fundraiser that was produced by EVENTS CHERISHED, which benefited our Gem Project Autism Quilt Program In Partnership with MyGoal,Inc. Due to the recent funding from varying sponsors, donors, and main producer of our benefit Events Cherished— we’re on pace of creating 3 quilt portraits! One of the portraits will be renovated, which was […]
The Minuteman Press in Bloomfield, NJ helps the Gem Project reach 10,000 homes Bloomfield, NJ – May 30, 2012 – In operation for 19 years, the Minuteman Press in Bloomfield, NJ has always held a high standard of commitment for quality service. Freddie Pokrzywa, owner of the Bloomfield location, and their manager Sam Olivero have […]