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Sneak peek into our GEM Bstrong operations in LA (4 days from lease) @bethennyfrankel #bstrong @stableroadfoundation @jefferies @handlerrich #lafires #lastrong #socalstrong

Sneak peek into our GEM Bstrong operations in LA (4 days from lease) @bethennyfrankel #bstrong @stableroadfoundation @jefferies @handlerrich #lafires #lastrong #socalstrong ...

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We are deeply grateful to @evalongoria for your incredible support of the fire survivors across LA County. Your presence this week brought warmth and positivity to those facing such a difficult time of loss. On behalf of GEM,  @bethennyfrankel’s BStrong, and all the survivors you touched, we send you our deepest love and respect for showing up and making a difference. Thank you, Eva! #evalongoria #lawildfires @stableroadfoundation @edfreedman #davidnicoletepperfoundation @jefferies

We are deeply grateful to @evalongoria for your incredible support of the fire survivors across LA County. Your presence this week brought warmth and positivity to those facing such a difficult time of loss. On behalf of GEM, @bethennyfrankel’s BStrong, and all the survivors you touched, we send you our deepest love and respect for showing up and making a difference. Thank you, Eva! #evalongoria #lawildfires @stableroadfoundation @edfreedman #davidnicoletepperfoundation @jefferies ...

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Chef @catcora joined forces with #GEM #BStrong to deliver fresh, chef-driven, nutritious meals for individuals and families who lost their homes in the LA County Wildfires. Through her partnership with @cookunity she is ensuring that those affected by the wildfires have access to fresh, prepared meals. In 2004, Cat founded @chefsforhumanity one of the first chef-driven organizations focused on disaster response, hunger relief, and nutrition education. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Volunteer Service Award from President Obama. Cat’s dedication to disaster response through food underscores the power of culinary talent in times of crisis. Cat Cora is a trailblazer in the culinary world, breaking barriers as the first female Iron Chef and the first woman inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame. #gem #bstrong #catcora #cookunity #chefsforhumanity

Chef @catcora joined forces with #GEM #BStrong to deliver fresh, chef-driven, nutritious meals for individuals and families who lost their homes in the LA County Wildfires. Through her partnership with @cookunity she is ensuring that those affected by the wildfires have access to fresh, prepared meals.

In 2004, Cat founded @chefsforhumanity one of the first chef-driven organizations focused on disaster response, hunger relief, and nutrition education. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Volunteer Service Award from President Obama.

Cat’s dedication to disaster response through food underscores the power of culinary talent in times of crisis. Cat Cora is a trailblazer in the culinary world, breaking barriers as the first female Iron Chef and the first woman inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame. #gem #bstrong #catcora #cookunity #chefsforhumanity
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Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) Founder & President, @michaelcapponi appeared on @goodmorningamerica this morning to announce a grant for these 9 families that lost everything in #Altadena, California during the LA County Wildfires last week.GEM granted each household $15,000 ($135,000) in direct cash assistance. These funds are provided by our partners, #BStrong @bethennyfrankel & @edfreedman from @stableroadfoundation. This is just the beginning, if you would like to adopt a family and support other families please email us through our bio-link. #GEM #bstrong #socalstrong #stableroadfoundation #GMA

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) Founder & President, @michaelcapponi appeared on @goodmorningamerica this morning to announce a grant for these 9 families that lost everything in #Altadena, California during the LA County Wildfires last week.

GEM granted each household $15,000 ($135,000) in direct cash assistance. These funds are provided by our partners, #BStrong @bethennyfrankel & @edfreedman from @stableroadfoundation. This is just the beginning, if you would like to adopt a family and support other families please email us through our bio-link. #GEM #bstrong #socalstrong #stableroadfoundation #GMA
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Please take a moment and watch this video from yesterday’s distributions to support individuals and families who have lost their homes in the LA County wildfires. #GEM #BStrong successfully carried out multiple donation drives acrossLos Angeles. These efforts included distributions at Pasadena Church and First Congregational Church of LA. At these locations, GEM BStrong provided Family Necessity Kits and Cash Cards to assist wildfire victims with short-term rental support. @bethennyfrankel @michaelcapponi @stableroadfoundation @edfreedman #lafires #lawildfires #losangeles

Please take a moment and watch this video from yesterday’s distributions to support individuals and families who have lost their homes in the LA County wildfires. #GEM #BStrong successfully carried out multiple donation drives across
Los Angeles. These efforts included distributions at Pasadena Church and First Congregational Church of LA. At these locations, GEM BStrong provided Family Necessity Kits and Cash Cards to assist wildfire victims with short-term rental support. @bethennyfrankel @michaelcapponi @stableroadfoundation @edfreedman #lafires #lawildfires #losangeles
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@nbcla CA Live Cares: BStrong @globalempowermentmission launches BStrong GEM USA West LA Branch Warehouse to provide immediate aid to those affected by the LA County Fires #GEM #BStrong #lafires

@nbcla CA Live Cares: BStrong @globalempowermentmission launches BStrong GEM USA West LA Branch Warehouse to provide immediate aid to those affected by the LA County Fires #GEM #BStrong #lafires ...

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Our team on the ground in LA is led by California fire survivors from 2018. Sadly they know what it’s like to lose everything, but they have transmuted their losses into serving others in the same position they were in. At GEM, our mission is to empower disaster survivors in every phase of this response. Thank you to everyone contributing to this ongoing mission to help those affected by these devastating fires. #losangeles #lafires

Our team on the ground in LA is led by California fire survivors from 2018. Sadly they know what it’s like to lose everything, but they have transmuted their losses into serving others in the same position they were in. At GEM, our mission is to empower disaster survivors in every phase of this response. Thank you to everyone contributing to this ongoing mission to help those affected by these devastating fires. #losangeles #lafires ...

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Our teams are on the ground in Los Angeles delivering cash cards to fire survivors as part of our initial response. Thank you to everyone supporting this critical effort. We encourage everyone to donate to our ongoing mission in LA. #losangeles #bstrong @bethennyfrankel @officialmariabello @mindfulskatergirl @edfreedman @stableroadfoundation

Our teams are on the ground in Los Angeles delivering cash cards to fire survivors as part of our initial response. Thank you to everyone supporting this critical effort. We encourage everyone to donate to our ongoing mission in LA. #losangeles #bstrong @bethennyfrankel @officialmariabello @mindfulskatergirl @edfreedman @stableroadfoundation ...

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Our team is on the ground in LA preparing for long-term support. GEM bstrong will soon begin distributing cash cards to displaced families in need of assistance. Trucks are being dispatched from our USA West branch north in Chico California. We’re asking everyone to support this vital mission by donating via the link in our bio. Help us inspire hope all throughout Los Angeles in the face of this heartbreaking disaster. #LAfires #losangeles #gembstrong @stableroadfoundation @edfreedman @mindfulskatergirl

Our team is on the ground in LA preparing for long-term support. GEM bstrong will soon begin distributing cash cards to displaced families in need of assistance. Trucks are being dispatched from our USA West branch north in Chico California. We’re asking everyone to support this vital mission by donating via the link in our bio. Help us inspire hope all throughout Los Angeles in the face of this heartbreaking disaster. #LAfires #losangeles #gembstrong @stableroadfoundation @edfreedman @mindfulskatergirl ...

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Today, GEM has one of the highest dollar vs impact ratios in the non-profit sector, and is committed to disrupting disaster relief with a complete 180-degree response. We solve complex problems efficiently with innovative solutions, through smart partnerships, globally.

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LA County Wildfires
Early January 7th, the Santa Ana winds sparked wildfires throughout many areas of LA County. Most devastating have been the Palisades and the Eaton Fires, destroying tens of thousands of acres of land in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena, and Pasadena.
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Hurricane Helene & Milton
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm. Over 4 million people were immediately affected with power loss, extreme flooding, and heavy winds. Countless more households have been affected along all of Florida’s Gulf Coast and through to Georgia, South and North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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Civilian Relief
GEM Bstrong has embarked on a mission to provide immediate relief to families affected by the recent events in Israel and Gaza.
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Recent Missions

Floods
2024
Spain
GEM Europe, in partnership with Goya Spain, is responding to the deadly flooding in Valencia, Spain. The floods have claimed the lives of dozens and caused severe destruction around the region. Already recorded as Spain’s worst disaster in the last 3 decades.
Floods
2024
Poland
Storm Boris has caused significant flooding across Europe in the past few days. In regions such as Czechia & Poland, this has been the worst disaster in decades. The storm has already taken many lives and has forced thousands of people from their houses.
Hurricanes
2024
United States
On September 11th, Hurricane Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana as a category 2 hurricane. New Orleans was hit with a month’s worth of rain in just one day, causing significant flooding. The hurricane intensified rapidly before making landfall.
Hurricanes
2024
United States
Hurricane Debby made landfall August 5th in Florida, USA. Hundreds of thousands of residents went without power and were directly at risk for major storm surges and flooding.
Fires
2024
Bulgaria
In July 2024, Bulgaria faced the threat of about 40 wildfires around the country, with more areas being affected and evacuated every day. The GEM Europe team deployed from their Polish warehouse, bringing supplies for first responders & evacuated residents.
Fires
2024
United States
California’s biggest fire of the year is had caused extreme devastation throughout Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama County. The fire had burned more than the entire size of Los Angeles, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.
Fires
Canada
The Canadian province of Alberta has experienced 122 wildfires in 2024 already. As of late, the historic town of Jasper suffered tremendous damage from an out of control wildfire, burning over 79,000 acres. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate.
Floods
2024
Brazil
The GEM LATAM team responded in Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil to the recent extreme flooding in April & May 2024 . Over 1 million homes were without access to water, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated and placed in shelters, and countless more have been affected.
Fires
2024
United States
The Smokehouse Creek Wildfire was Texas’ 2nd largest fire it’s history. Multiple major fires that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres, prompting evacuation orders in several counties. GEM is providing pallets of disaster relief throughout the affected regions to assist all those affected.