2026 Giving | GemMaryland

cheers to 21 years!

Make your impact on GEM’s future today!

Twenty-one years is more than a milestone. Since 2005, GEM has empowered girls who lack access to resources and opportunities to discover their voice, confidence, and full potential. None of this would be possible without supporters like you.

Our goal is to raise $200,000 with 100% of every tax-deductible gift going to support the GEM program. Your generosity directly impacts girls in Baltimore and the futures they are building.

Be a sponsor

aquamarine

Funds one year of GEM activities

for one girl

$2,100+

amethyst

Provides meals for all girls on

one weekend retreat

$1,000+

opal

Sponsors one mentor-mentee activity

$500+

EMERALD

Funds endless possibilities

$21,000+

DIAMOND

Supports summer programming

$10,000+

ruby

Provides laptops to seniors

$5,000+

Sapphire

Provides a college scholarship

for one girl

$3,500+

Every sponsor will be listed on GEM’s website and newsletter,

with Ruby, Diamond, and Emerald Sponsors receiving an exclusive social media feature.

BE A SPONSOR

If you prefer, you’re welcome to make a tax-deductible donation in any amount you wish. EVERY contribution is appreciated and helps support our mission.

$250 Pays for SAT for five girls

$100 Supports a retreat for one girl

$50 Buys snacks for two programs

$25 Provides summer reading for two girls

BE A DONOR

Thank you for your support of Girls’ Empowerment Mission, a program of the Living Classrooms Foundation.

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