WHAT WE DO…

Gems assists thousands of survivors of domestic abuse every year through focusing on empowerment and economic recovery.

Take a look below at snap shot of our initiatives!

Gems was founded under the name 'Gems for Gems' because this incredible journey began with a very simple initiative, our Jewelry Drive...
Women from all walks of life have donated gently used jewelry for the past 10 years. Our team cleans them, packages them in bags of 3-5 items, and then gives these beautiful gifts to women in shelters across Canada!
To date, we have gifted over 26,000 packages thanks to the support from women in the public!
Please click on the Jewelry Drive link at the top of the page to learn more about this beautiful founding initiative!
Too many women remain in abusive relationships because the obstacles they must overcome seem impossible.
Our THRIVE series was created to be able to help women who are either planning on leaving an abusive relationship or those who are already out, the knowledge to make that next step more achievable.
Through our four pillar approach, we teach self defense, financial literacy, psychological coping skills and resilience!
All categories are taught by registered and incredibly dynamic experts in their field which creates such an empowering and uplifting experience for all in the room!
THRIVE can come to you and your group too!
Please click on the THRIVE link at the top of the page to learn more!
So many survivors of abuse do everything in there power
The Gems Scholarship Program provides survivors of domestic abuse with the life altering opportunity of education that no one will ever be able to take away from them.
These scholarships are to trade schools and are achievable in roughly a year
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Mission Statement

Gems for Gems is committed to ending the cycle of domestic abuse by focusing on the economic recovery and empowerment of survivors.

Our Scholarship Program, HOPE’S CRADLE, Ambassador Program and more, are solution-focused and provide high, transformational impact to survivors of abuse.

Click here for our “Case for Support”

Vision Statement

Gems for Gems is aware of the increasing need for action in the domestic abuse sector as the number of victims continues to climb.

Our organization is focused on scaling our current initiatives, remaining open to the community’s needs, and remaining nimble enough to continue to pivot through times of transition.

We are committed to continuing to work with the community to save and enhance the lives of survivors of all ages and backgrounds. Together we will always be stronger and create the change we want to see in the world.

GEMS

Empowering Survivors of Domestic Abuse