The Gem Project had a busy Thanksgiving this year! We were able to volunteer with FP Youthoutcry Foundation at their 3rd annual “Break Bread With You” ceremony. It was a time to directly give back to Newark, NJ by offering meals from 9 AM – 1 PM on Thanksgiving, November 24, 2011. The founder, Al-Tariq […]
Greetings , Amanda A. Ebokosia Founder, CEOThe Gem Project, Inc.***Tell friends to Text: THEGEMPROJECT to 22828, to be added on mailing list! Thanksgiving is finally here. It has been a time for us to reflect on this past year’s results, blessings, and our level of commitment to you and our community. We have […]
As cited from the site, “The Gem Project Define Real Beauty Campaign.” We have great news to share soon. First, we will like to announce that the electronic form is open and that you can apply to request the display, The Gem Project Define Real Beauty Campaign, online today! You’re able to borrow the display […]
The Gem Project Releases the first set of images from their Define Real Beauty Campaign Newark, NJ – November 16, 2011- The Gem Project has released the first set of photos from their traveling awareness exhibit, Define Real Beauty. The Gem Project Define Real Beauty Campaign’s purpose is to explore the wide-spectrum of beauty from varying cultures, […]
Hello Supporters: Last September, the Gem Project had the opportunity of participating in Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration’s 2nd Annual Public Service Week. We wrote about our experience (here). SPAA is doing monumental things for our students and our community. Here at the Gem Project, we wanted to share with you a contest that […]
Quick Links: [ 1–Our Official Website ] [ 2–Our TEAM Blog ] We had set sail! Isn’t that a gorgeous skyline above? The photo was taken by one of our members in the event planning division, Tiffani N. Artis. She was snapping away with her camera at our members only social last month. We […]
(L to R – Lourdes Alers and Gizelle Clemens report to volunteer with the Gem Project on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Rutgers University – Newark The Gem Project Volunteers, Lourdes and Gizelle, were instrumental on informing their fellow peers about the Gem Project programs, while signing up participants for upcoming Gem Project campus marches. The Gem […]
Greetings! We fulfilled a dream last Friday. Amanda Ebokosia, Founder The Gem Project, Inc. ON The background of our Autism Quilt Project: Three years ago we started the Autism Quilt program with Mr. Jason Khurdan of The Guardian Fellowship. All projects first start out as an idea until you execute them. On March […]
Join us as we kick off this month’s fund-raiser on September 28, 2011! Proceeds will go to our weekly interactive literacy programs and a small percentage toward the framing of our autism quilt, which we are gifting Rutgers University – Newark Campus in the School of Public Affairs and Administration. The benefit will allow many […]
“The Gem Project 2nd Annual Achievement Ceremony Review- From Our Hearts To Yours“ Above Image: UFCNB SUNSUM Drummers : Pat Dillon and Danette Adams open and close the event with an African drumming presentation. August 17, 2011- Wednesday, The Gem Project held their 2nd annual achievement ceremony at the Auditorium of the main Newark […]