Our Programs:


  • Autism Quilt Project:
    This is an ongoing project that the Gem Project has co-founded with The Guardian Fellowship, Inc. We assemble puzzle pieces, created by several students throughout the nation from an average age of 6-22 years. We then develop programs for our peers to better understand Autism, a neurological disorder. The quilts are given to several different institutions to display and keep. Currently, we are assembling a quilt to our Alma mater, Rutgers University.
  • Motivational Speaking for High school & Primary School Series: (New Program '10)
    Selected High Schools In an effort to provide a basis of positive afterschool activities for both secondary and primary schools, The Gem Project, will hold a few entrepreneurial contests and kick off programs to direct students to start to think about developing their own business. Effective 2010: It will be geared towards schools in urban areas in an effort for young people to do something positive and fulfilling as a hobby or potential future career.
  • Awareness Showcase Displays:
    The showcase is a circulating display featuring young individuals who are photographed holding particular facts about a particular issue. They are featured in about 24x36 inch colored format. It circulates at various academic institutions for up to one week. The Gem project usually runs a program alongside these displays.
  • TGP College Campus Walks:
    TGP college campus walks are very unique in that it is entirely orchestrated by college students.TGP registered chapters have control of organizing the walks with a helpful program booklet. All benefit walks are done to raise funds to a particular issue. 80% of proceeds generated goes to the chapter’s charity choice or TGP signature list of charities which we help donate to { eg. Autism Speaks (Charity Representative: Jena Greco), American Cancer Society (Charity Representative: Farrah Stephenson), etc..} The remaining 20% is delivered to TGP headquarters which will go towards new project formations, community assistance, operational costs and the like.
  • Benefit Shooting:
    A benefit Photo shoot will be done in an effort to develop a circulating awareness showcase display for Autism Awareness. 80% of the proceeds here will go Autism Speaks. Remaining 20% will go to The Gem Project, which will help assist us in servicing our communities.
  • Awareness Luncheon
    A social awareness gathering event intended to make the public more aware about Autism. It brings forth a union between students, friends, and families who are affected by Autism. We also inform the public on the latest discoveries made with Autism.
  • Annual Conference (New Program '10)
    It is a social gathering to inform many about The Gem Project. It will be an elegant occasion filled with entertainment. Food and refreshments will be provided
  • Public Service Announcements:
    A short documentary film meant to take you on the journey of the actual start of the Gem Project and where we are now. It also features interviews of young remarkable individuals who are positive contributors to their own community.
  • Interactive Literacy Program (New Program '10)
    College students read to students from grades K-3 monthly: Themes vary from month to month
  • Meetings:
    Members must attend ¾ of all meetings. If there is a conflict you must let the headquarters know by e-mailing project@thegemproject.org . There are weekly online meetings and monthly in-person meetings. virtual Meetings can be assigned for your convenience and must be met within 48 hrs, if member(s) cannot meet at neeting location due to distance. In-person meetings are the 3rd Saturday of each month.