Founder’s Mother
Terry Gentry
Thank you for your love, prayers, encouragement, generosity, and unwavering support of both the Founder and the vision of Dazzling G.E.M.S.
With Heartfelt Gratitude
G.E.M.S. Wall of Gratitude
Every gift tells our girls that someone believes in them. We gratefully recognize the businesses, churches, ministries, organizations, families, friends, sponsors, and individual supporters who have invested in the mission of Dazzling G.E.M.S.
Special Acknowledgments
The Village That Helped Us Begin
Dazzling G.E.M.S. was not built by one person alone. Behind this vision is a village of family members, spiritual leaders, mentors, friends, media supporters, and dedicated team members who prayed, encouraged, gave, served, opened doors, and believed in what God placed in our Founder’s heart. We honor them with sincere gratitude.
Family and Foundation
Thank you to the family members whose love, encouragement, generosity, prayers, and personal support helped strengthen the foundation of Dazzling G.E.M.S.
Founder’s Sister and Brother-in-Law
Kellie and Joshua Jackson
Thank you both for believing in the vision, offering your love, encouragement, generosity, and support, and helping Dazzling G.E.M.S. move forward. Your presence and belief in this mission are deeply appreciated.
Beloved Family Supporter
Aunt Debbie
Thank you for your love, encouragement, generosity, and support of Dazzling G.E.M.S. Your kindness has been deeply appreciated.
Spiritual Covering and Church Family
We are grateful for the spiritual covering, prayers, leadership, and practical support that have helped Dazzling G.E.M.S. grow from a vision into a place where girls and families can be served.
Church Home and Primary Program Partner
Kingdom Family International
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our church family, Kingdom Family International, for embracing the vision of Dazzling G.E.M.S., providing prayer, encouragement, support, and a primary location where our girls and families can gather, grow, and flourish.
With heartfelt gratitude
Spiritual Leader
Apostle Deontia Atkinson
Thank you for your spiritual covering, leadership, prayers, guidance, and support of the vision and mission of Dazzling G.E.M.S.
Spiritual Leader
Pastor Seneca Atkinson
Thank you for your spiritual leadership, prayers, encouragement, wisdom, and continued support of Dazzling G.E.M.S. and the families we serve.
Mentorship, Media, and Open Doors
We honor the mentors and media supporters who offered guidance, encouragement, visibility, and opportunities for the Dazzling G.E.M.S. mission to be shared with others.
Media Supporter
Monique Buchanan
The Monique Buchanan Talk Show on 91.5 FM
Thank you, Monique Buchanan, for providing a platform to share the heart, purpose, and mission of Dazzling G.E.M.S. Your willingness to help amplify this work and introduce it to a wider audience is sincerely appreciated.
Founder’s Mentor
Dr. Coylette James
Thank you for your mentorship, wisdom, encouragement, guidance, and belief in both the Founder and the vision of Dazzling G.E.M.S. Your support has helped strengthen this journey.
Special Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the individuals whose generous sponsorship and personal support have helped Dazzling G.E.M.S. serve our girls, strengthen our programs, and move this vision forward.
Special Sponsor
Ayshea Maines
Thank you for your generous sponsorship, encouragement, and support of Dazzling G.E.M.S. Your contribution helps us create meaningful opportunities and experiences for the girls and families we serve.
Special Sponsor
Robin Turner
Thank you for your generous sponsorship, faithful support, and commitment to the mission of Dazzling G.E.M.S. Your contribution and service help us continue pouring into our girls and families.
The Dazzling G.E.M.S. Team
Those Who Serve the Vision
Dazzling G.E.M.S. is made possible by a team of women who give their time, talents, prayers, ideas, professional experience, and hearts to serve our girls and families. We honor every team member who has said yes to this mission.
Malika Moore
Founder and Executive Director
Pastor Rachel Chaisson
Spiritual Advisor and Mentor
Jaalah Lewis
Program Director
Sharahya (Shi) Reynolds
Administrator and Board Secretary
Heather Decembre
Finance and Treasurer
Demetria Collins
Inclusion and Family Support Coordinator
Breanna Branigan
Activities and Community Partnerships
Eury Thompson
Creative Director
Roneshia Gibson
Assistant, Activities and Community Partnerships
Nicole Tayan
Lead Volunteer
To every member of the Dazzling G.E.M.S. team: Thank you for showing up, serving faithfully, sharing your gifts, and helping create a community where every girl is seen, supported, and reminded that she is set apart. This vision would not move forward without you.
Business and Community Supporters
We are grateful for businesses and community organizations that share resources, open doors, and help our girls and families feel supported.
We are grateful for every supporter who helps a girl participate and flourish. Additional names will be added according to each supporter’s recognition preference.
Help Sponsor a GEMSponsor-a-GEM Champions
These generous champions have helped make participation and meaningful experiences possible for a girl in our program.
We are grateful for every supporter who helps a girl participate and flourish. Additional names will be added according to each supporter’s recognition preference.
Help Sponsor a GEMFamily and Friends Giving Circle
Every gift from a parent, family member, friend, or individual supporter strengthens the village surrounding our girls.
We are grateful for every supporter who helps a girl participate and flourish. Additional names will be added according to each supporter’s recognition preference.
Help Sponsor a GEMIn-Kind and Event Supporters
We appreciate those who have donated goods, services, time, and event support to help each gathering shine.
We are grateful for every supporter who helps a girl participate and flourish. Additional names will be added according to each supporter’s recognition preference.
Help Sponsor a GEMSupporters are recognized according to their stated preferences. Some individuals and organizations have chosen to give anonymously, and we honor them with equal gratitude.
Become Part of the Village
Your Support Can Help a Girl Shine
Whether you sponsor a girl, support an event, donate supplies, volunteer your time, or connect us with a community resource, your involvement makes a difference.