GIRLS EMPOWERED MENTALLY FOR SUCCESS

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

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Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Through group mentoring,
one-on-one mentoring, after schools,
in-school, and summer.
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Work Readiness
We council college prep, entrepreneurial training, paid internships, and assist in college tours.
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Transition to Success
GEMS has implemented Transition to Success Programs in 14 sites across Hillsborough County.
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Group Mentoring
Designed to foster positive outcomes associated by encouraging engagement and commitment to school.
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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 wellbeing of the “GEMS Girl”.

BUTTERFLY'S JOURNEY
Hints of eucalyptus and lavender paired with warm vanilla and a hint of oak wood capture the feeling of being outdoors on a warm summer evening.
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BREAKING FREE
The refreshing citrus scent of grapefruit, with hints of palm leaf and seay spray will leave you feeling cool on a hot summer day.
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ROSE BUD
The sweet and subtle elements of primrose, navel orange and azalea

will leave you longing for the spring time.
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FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness has a cleansing fragrance of pineapple and clover paired with aloe and a hint of green tea will leave you feeling renewed.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Find out more about our upcoming events

“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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