Judah Gems

1Timothy 4:12 12 - Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. A true princess is noble, and quite certain of her royalty and worth. She displays her beauty from within with genuine love. She is priceless such as a rare gem.

G.E.M.s is a Christian Etiquette and Success Training Program designed for young ladies 12- 21 years of age to instruct and enrich spiritual growth, educational success, and social skills. This training program is designed to improve the overall young lady so they can put their best foot forward in varied spiritual life, school, business and social situations. We believe that every girl is a precious gem with unique talents and strengths. We also recognize that teen pregnancy and lack of education on self-worth create enormous barriers to girls seeking to reach their full potential. That is why Judah GEMs has made two important organizational commitments: To Set Goal, Enrich, and Mentor young ladies in the Columbia and Greenville SC, Durham NC and Atlanta GA areas.

Founders Crystal Smith and Sharikea Reddick designed the program after great desire was expressed for younger ladies to experience a young sisterhood such as Zeta Alpha Psi Sisterhood with the foundation and standards of the royalty described in 1 Peter 2:9. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the Excellency of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Mission Statement: our mission for young women is to improve quality of life and empower young women to strengthen the community and inspiring young women with self-development tools, guidance and support to strive for better, brighter futures by living out the Noble values.

Vision: Our vision is to create and strengthen noble values of young women: Personal Responsibility, Empathy, Awareness, Respect, Leadership is the foundation builder of the program. It provides girls with a safe place, skill development and self-esteem building that lead to better life choices and an opportunity to realize their full potential. The G.E.M. training program plans to serves a multitude of young ladies in the Greenville and Columbia area. GEMs serves a diverse group of girls and provides opportunities for young girls to mix with other girls who may be different than themselves. Alumnae G.E.Ms are actively linked to our mission.