Program Type
Financial aid & financial literacy programs
Leadership skills & college/career prep programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Girls Empower the Moment (GEMS) is based on empowering young
women to achieve emotional and economic self-sufficiency by ensuring they graduate from high
school and begin their college or career journeys. GEMS focuses on academic readiness,
social/emotional life skills, financial education, and community service.
Success Metrics: Ben Davis High School: Graduation rates, academic honors diplomas, dual
credit/AP courses, college graduation rates.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
35
Black or African Americans Annually Served
45%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
35%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: Wayne Township, Ben Davis University High School
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $650
Initial Start-Up Cost: $650
Contact Information
Organization Name: MSD of Wayne Township
Website: https://district.wayne.k12.in.us/
Respondents Name: https://district.wayne.k12.in.us/
Email: denita.harris@wayne.k12.in.us
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