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EMPOWER - EDUCATE - ELEVATE

Welcome to Gems to Jewels Inc. We empower youth through personal and professional development

Mission

Gems to Jewels empowers justice-impacted, underserved, and educationally underserved youth and young adults through literacy, mentorship, wellness, and workforce pathways—transforming lived experience into opportunity, stability, and self-sufficiency.

Meet our Board

The leadership at Gems to Jewels Inc. includes Sharrah Gardner (Founder & Executive Director), who brings years of advocacy and mentoring experience to empowering underserved and justice-involved youth through literacy, travel, and reintegration programs. Zereisha Culver, RN, LPN serves as Secretary, offering healthcare insight and a passion for youth wellness and equity. The board also includes Dr. Timur Al’Basil Davis, whose expertise spans community development, cultural studies, and educational program design to support the organization’s mission.

Latest Event

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2024

Back to school giveaway

We're helping students start the school year strong! Join us for free backpacks, school supplies, and more while supplies last. Let’s make this year the best one yet!

Prudential Community Grant

2024

Prudential Community Grant

I’m excited to share that I was awarded a Prudential Community Grant to support a local project that empowers and uplifts our community. Grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact!

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2025

WINTER WONDERLAND SOIRÉE

Celebrating good times & warm memories!

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2025

NEXT GEN BOOK CLUB

Where the tea is hot & the plots are hotter.
READ. RANT. REPEAT.

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