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The GEMS Fall Festival is coming to life on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! This special day will be filled with fun, connection, and community spirit as we honor 21 incredible years of GEMS—two decades of empowering, inspiring, and uplifting girls to become confident leaders in their communities. It’s more than just a festival—it’s a milestone in a journey that belongs to all of us.
Over the years, GEMS has been able to create safe spaces, opportunities, and programs that shape the future of girls everywhere—but we could never have done it alone. Your support, whether as a neighbor cheering us on, a business investing in our mission, or a partner standing beside us, has made every success possible. The Fall Festival is our way of saying thank you while inviting you to continue this important work with us.
To keep building long-lasting legacies for the future of girls around the world, we need your help now more than ever. We invite you to become a sponsor or vendor for this year’s GEMS Fall Festival. Your contribution will not only help us create an unforgettable day for the community but will also ensure that the next generation of girls has the tools, confidence, and support to thrive. Together, we can shape the future—one girl, one dream, and one opportunity at a time.
If you would like to know more information on what it takes to fuel the future, to fuel a legacy, please click the link below.
A non-profit helping At-Risk girls ages 10 to 17 in the development of social competencies which ensures a healthy emotional and mental transition to womanhood.
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR GIRLS
Transitions Candles is the social enterprise of Girls Empowered Mentally for Success, Inc. it provides another means to create healthy transitions for at-risk girls. We are committed to the total well-being of the “GEMS Girl”.
Save Your Spot
Join us for the GEMS Fall Festival! 🍁
🍁Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Skills Center, 5107 N 2nd St, Tampa, FL 33610. Enjoy a fun-filled day of dance, music, food, and drinks as we celebrate the season with the community.
This exciting event, hosted by GEMS – Girls Empowered Mentally for Success, is also a fundraiser to support our programs for girls. We are currently seeking vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to join us in making this day unforgettable. Come be part of an event that blends community fun with a meaningful cause!
“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back. We call upon our sisters around the world to be brave – to embrace the strength within themselves and realize their full potential."
- Malala Yousafzai
