Since inception, The Gem Project has implemented and encouraged programs that supported personal development, leadership and education. These elements are what our organization was founded on. It is with great excitement that we were called on by our friend and supporter,Lucinda Cross, best-selling author of The Road to Redemption and Corporate Mom Drop Outs. Cross participated in […]
[VOLUNTEER NOW]-[PROGRAMS] -[UPCOMING EVENTS]- [TEAM BLOG]-[PHOTOS] Each week The Gem Project staff allows interns to document their experiences about what they’ve learned throughout their volunteer experience. We have chosen to share their work with our organization with you. It gives you, our supporters, an opportunity to see what we’re working on weekly. […]
On June 15, 2013, The Gem Project attended The Coalition of Effective Newark Public Schools’ community cookout event. It was a joyous occasion that united the Newark community to discuss the current state of the city’s public school education. It was held at the backyard of the Newark Teachers’ Union building; located at 1019 Broad […]
Central Ward Newark Councilman, Darrin S. Sharif, recently launched the Youth Ambassador program this summer. It’s a FREE weekly summer program that provides personal development and enrichment for Newark area high school students from July 2- August 27, 2013. We are currently accepting applications all week from students here, along with their recommendations from teacher’s […]
On June 11, 2013, The Gem Project visited Newark Prep Academy Charter School, located in Newark, NJ. Newark Prep Academy fuses traditional learning with online learning. Students are taught through the K-12 online learning curriculum and complete most of their learning online, during what is known as their Flex period. During this time, students receive […]
Unedited letter from Briana, 10, attends Roberto Clemente Charter School- “My dream for The Gem Project is to continue to attend the TGP and to be the next leader of TGP. And to help children that are shy, i would help them by letting them participate a little more than the children that are not […]
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 […]