GIRLS EMPOWERED MENTALLY FOR SUCCESS
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.
WHAT WE DO
Project-Based
Learning (PBL)
Through group mentoring, one-on-one mentoring, after schools,in-school, and summer.
Group
Mentoring
Designed to foster positive outcomes associated with encouraging engagement and commitment to school.
Work
Readiness
We council college prep, entrepreneurial training, paid internships, and assist in college tours.
Transition to
Success
GEMS has implemented Transition to Success Programs in 14 sites across Hillsborough County.
Level One
1. Family or Company Photo
2. 2 candles from the current Transitions Candles portfolio.
Level Three
1. Family or Company Photo
2. 5 candles from the current Transitions Candles portfolio
Level Two
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Family or Company Photo
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5 candles from the current Transitions Candles portfolio
Level Four
1. Family or Company Photo
2. Signature Scent +10 candles
3. One-minute promo video shared during the event and social media (Only 15 spots available)
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”.
“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
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