G.E.M.S: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully
Delta GEMS, a national signature program of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is community based program created to inspire young women and help them to actualize their dreams. Delta GEMS provides a positive network for teenage girls ages 14-18 to strengthen and develop their will to achieve. By encouraging a “CAN DO” attitude, Delta GEMS strives to “catch the dreams” of at-risk, adolescent girls. The purpose of Delta GEMS program is to form a road map for college and career planning which incorporates five major components: Scholarship, Sisterhood, Financial Literacy, Community Service and Physical and Mental Health. Each component provides opportunities for self-growth and enables young ladies to function intellectually, responsibly and socially in today’s society. |
|
- To instill the need to excel academically.
- To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success.
- To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures – high school and beyond.
- To create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
Applicants must be female students who reside in the Houston area, enrolled in high school grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) and must have a sincere interest and willingness to participate in activities provided by the Delta GEMS program.
To participate in HMAC's Delta GEMs Youth Program, click Here to fill out the online Google Doc registration/application form. The online registration must be submitted electronically by Sunday, October 1, 2023. Registrants will be contacted after the application deadline.
All parents/guardians of participants in HMAC's Delta GEMS Youth Program must sign and complete the required Risk Management forms before their youth can attend any Delta GEMS events. Click Here to access the forms. The forms can be submitted via email to deltagems@hmacdelta.org or dropped off at the location and on a date to be announced later. Click here for a copy of the Risk Management Parent Guardian Guidebook.
It is mandatory for parents/guardians and their student to attend the parent and student orientation currently scheduled for September 30, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. REGISTER HERE for the session.
For specific program questions, please contact: deltagems@hmacdelta.org