Project Gabriel

That Gabriel clients develop a

greater appreciation of their self-worth and God-given abilities;

gain knowledge and skills to become more self-sufficient;

and become motivated to make better life choices

for themselves and their babies.

GEMS Academy Goal

To offer mothers instructional modules in character-building and life skills, and encourage them to set personal and professional goals,
while completing course work toward graduation. 

Module Topics Fall 2007

Spirituality, Values and Character Building	Patty Sherrod
Celebrating Womanhood and Building Self-Esteem	Lori Hall/Fonda Lash
Pre-and Post-Natal Care and Nutrition	Amy Dorsey
Parenting Skills (S.T.E.P. Program)	Lori Hall
Adoption as an Option	Jeannette Goodman
Building a Financial Future	Laura Skalak

Module Topics Spring 2008

Healthy Relationships	Fonda Lash
Literacy, Education and Career Planning	Gracie Tijerina
Chastity and Natural Family Planning	Peter & Stephanie Reisinger
Grooming/Makeup/Dressing for Success Spiritual Growth	Marilyn Kelley Fr. Don Zeiler

WHAT IS GEMS?

 ~ Gabriel Education Ministry & Support (GEMS) extends the ministry of Project Gabriel by offering mothers opportunities to learn more about themselves, about their Christian faith, about being better parents, and about gaining the knowledge and skills to help them take their place in the larger world of work, education and service.

~ Gabriel moms receive timely intervention and compassionate mentoring when facing a crisis pregnancy.  

~ It is estimated that 1 in 4 unmarried Gabriel moms will face another crisis pregnancy within three years.  Clearly, these moms need additional guidance and support after they have their babies.  

~ GEMS arose to address a very real need – namely, the need for women to develop self-esteem, realize their God-given abilities, and be    more empowered to learn and make good choices.

~ The GEMS Academy is open to any woman served by Project Gabriel who is “poised for growth,” and recommended by her Angel and the Gabriel Angel Coordinator.  To receive assistance from her personal coach, as well as the incentives and rewards offered by the GEMS Academy, she agrees to complete the required modules (or their equivalents) and have the goal of graduating from the program.

~ GEMS candidates need not be a certain age, but must be in a position to make choices and set personal goals without severe restrictions placed by parents, civil authorities, physical or mental health.