You are a G.E.M.! Know your worth! girls.empowerment.mindfulness@gmail.com
G.E.M. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports positive mental health
for young girls.
About Us
G.E.M. Mission Statement
The Girls Empowerment through Mindfulness (G.E.M.) curriculum aims to equip preteen girls with skills to manage stress, enhance self-esteem, and make constructive life choices. Mindfulness, defined as the practice of being fully present without judgment, has been shown to offer numerous benefits, including improved focus, enhanced social behaviors, and the development of healthy relationships. This eight-week program will instruct participants in meditation, yoga, making informed choices regarding nutrition, substance use, and relationships, as well as setting realistic empowerment goals. The G.E.M. initiative provides young girls with a comprehensive set of strategies for navigating stressful situations while fostering a supportive community.
How Mindfulness Can Help?
Mindfulness is a meditation technique that starts with concentrating on one's breath to anchor attention in the present moment, rather than dwelling on past events or future concerns. The primary objective is to create a buffer between oneself and unsettling thoughts and feelings, allowing for observation without immediate reaction. Introducing mindfulness meditation to young girls provides them with an opportunity to still their minds and manage life's pressures effectively. This practice enables them to organize their thoughts and make informed choices.
The benefits of mindfulness encompass a greater sense of tranquility, enhanced focus and concentration, reduced stress and anxiety, improved impulse control, heightened self-awareness, more skillful handling of challenging emotions, increased empathy, and the development of effective conflict resolution skills.
Our Story...
As a mother of four daughters and an educator, I recognize the importance of offering preteen girls a program designed to navigate the challenging and pivotal years of middle school. My passion lies in empowering these young girls to manage stress, enhance their self-confidence, confront peer pressure and new obstacles, and make constructive life choices to reach their full potential. This motivation led me to develop a dedicated program. After successfully piloting it through our local recreation department, I became acutely aware of the pressing need to teach mindfulness techniques to girls. Thus, Girls Empowerment through Mindfulness, Inc. was established. While mindfulness has gained significant traction among adults, there remains a scarcity of programs aimed at instilling these practices in children, despite supporting research. The GEM program equips young girls with a "tool belt" of strategies for handling stressful situations and fosters a strong sense of community among participants.
Donation Information
To establish G.E.M. as a sustainable and effective program, we require charitable contributions. These donations will be allocated directly to the G.E.M. initiative for necessary supplies and to expand our outreach to a greater number of young girls. Additionally, contributions will assist in covering operational expenses for the nonprofit, including advertising, website maintenance and insurance costs essential for the program. All donations are potentially tax-deductible, as G.E.M. is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
You may send donations to
G.E.M., Inc.
1097 Rector Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Bridgewater, NJ.
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