Posts Tagged ‘Newsletter’

Newsletter: Major Strides and Calls to Action

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Dear Friend,

Summer is almost finally here! I had an amazing time in L.A. reading from Girls Like Us with Annette Bening, Minnie Driver, and Taraji P. Henson for Human Rights Watch–talk about a pinch-myself moment!–but I’ve got to say it’s good to be back home with the GEMS team.

Allies in the anti-trafficking movement have made major strides in bills and laws across the nation. Let’s congratulate Missouri, Vermont, Nevada, Texas, and Virginia for comprehensive human trafficking laws! Also, Georgia and Tennessee’s new laws have critical Safe Harbor components.

Be sure to sign the petition to help Hawai’i get its very first human trafficking laws, and take a few seconds to…

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Newsletter: A Brand New View

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Dear Friend,

Happy Spring! Despite the snow (!) we’ve been getting in NYC the last few days, everyone here at GEMS is filled with hope and excitement about the upcoming months and several of the great changes we’ve recently made.

After a thorough renovation, our new office is up and running! For the last 10 years, the GEMS office has been a home for the girls and young women we serve, and we are excited to bless the revamped space with new memories and the people who make the office a home. Through the generosity of Perkins + Will Design firm and our many in-kind donors, GEMS’ drop-in space perfectly reflects the great beauty and worth of every young woman and girl who walks…

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Newsletter: Survivors Seeking Change

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Dear Friend,

Greetings! April has been a whirlwind month! I am sending this message from the west coast, where for the last week I have been having conversations about the importance of survivor- and community-led organizing and activism. These conversations have reinforced the GEMS principle that the only way to end the commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking of girls and young women is to address the issues that perpetuate them, including racism, poverty, police brutality, and other forms of violence and oppression. And we must ensure that the most impacted, the most marginalized, are leading the fight!

I’m happy to report that at the end of last month, GEMS members and staff met with NYPD Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly to talk about importance of…

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January Newsletter

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Dear Friend,

January has been another inspiring and productive month here at GEMS!

I recently conducted a special survivor-focused train-the-trainer training for GEMS’ Youth Outreach Workers. As survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking, GEMS’ Youth Outreach workers are…

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December Newsletter

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

Dear Friend,

Christmas is just a couple of days away!  As you know, this holiday can be tough for the girls and young women we serve.  A day that emphasizes gathering together to celebrate with friends and family can be…

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September Newsletter

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Dear Friend,

It is a privilege to write to you, our community of supporters, this month on behalf of the whole GEMS team.  We are grateful for all you do to support our members and our work.

August was another…

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August Newsletter

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Dear Friend,

Shout out to the Council of Daughters and the GEMS social network community for helping the agency get chosen as the New York charity for the Lilith Fair Concert! The concert took place at the beautiful PNC Arts…

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November Newsletter

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Dear Friend,

This past month has been another exciting one for GEMS!  We welcomed GEMS’ new Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Ada Vasquez, a scholar and psychologist who has dedicated her professional career to political and community activism.  I look forward to…

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October Newsletter

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Dear Friend,

It’s great to be back!  This summer, I took my first sabbatical since founding GEMS more than 12 years ago.

I returned and hit the ground running, moderating the panel “Harnessing Survivor Leadership in Combating Demand” at Woodrow …

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June Newsletter

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Dear Friend,

Our mission at GEMS is to support our members so that each one can develop to her full potential. That mission came to life at our Talent Show last month where members’ talents were showcased, including wonderful poetry,…

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