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Feb 5

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Today marks 100 days since Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, leaving entire communities exposed to violent winds, widespread structural damage, and hundreds of thousands of families without safe shelter. Roofs were ripped away, schools, hospitals, health centers and community centers were compromised, and livelihoods were disrupted in a matter of hours.In the aftermath of this historic storm, our GEM Caribbean branch with your support and our incredible Smart Partnership network mobilized at scale.To date, together we have delivered:• 2,871 pallets of critical relief supplies• $13,468,919 in aid and materials distributed• Over 4 million pounds (1,831+ metric tons) of humanitarian assistance• 25 cargo planes, 63 containers, and 7 ships deployed to reach impacted communitiesThis rapid response brought food, water, hygiene and medical supplies, clothes, shoes, building materials, and emergency support to families and the most vulnerable when they needed it most.But the work is far from over.GEM is here for the long haul. In the months and years ahead, we will continue repairing and replacing thousands of roofs, restoring schools, rebuilding critical infrastructure, and helping communities return stronger than before.From emergency relief to long-term recovery, we stand with Jamaica every step of the way.To learn more and support this mission, please visit the link in our bio section above. Special thanks to all our partners who make this possible: @ncbfoundation @ncbjamaica @sflcaribbeanstrong @lyn.thalia @afjcares @good360usa @romarley @iomjamaica @wegmans @bobmarleyfoundation @irie @iriefoundation @ghettoyouthsfoundation @goldeneye @direalshaggy @goldeneye_foundation @iom.jamaica @bethennyfrankel @airlink @foodforthepoorja @jdfsoldier @tdbank_us @wegmans @bankunited.official @crownfoundation @mairoliver @marlonhill @airlinkflight @dhlus @jetblue @pbunitedway @heartofoceanreef

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Jan 13

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Please take a moment to watch our Event Recap Video celebrating GEM’s 15-year anniversary, commemorating a decade and a half of empowering individuals and families affected by disasters and conflict zones around the world. The immersive celebration took place at GEM’s Miami headquarters inside the 60,000-square-foot Prologis warehouse, which serves as the central hub driving GEM’s global disaster-response operations.What began as a small grassroots effort has grown into one of the most innovative and effective organizations in international disaster relief. Today, GEM’s nine global branches provide rapid, life-saving assistance within hours of a disaster while simultaneously supporting long-term recovery programs that help communities rebuild stronger, safer, and more resilient than before.The milestone celebration was hosted by Founder and CEO Michael Capponi alongside GEM’s Executive Board. In a powerful address, Capponi reflected on the organization’s extraordinary journey, from its origins responding to the 2010 Haiti earthquake to its evolution into a global model of efficiency, accountability, and compassion in humanitarian aid.The evening also featured a special video message from @miamidadecounty @mayordlc, recognizing GEM’s longstanding partnership with the county and its unwavering commitment to both local and international relief efforts. Several aid recipients shared deeply personal testimonials, describing how GEM’s support transformed their lives during moments of profound crisis.Adding an artistic dimension to the event, Miami-based artist @petertunney generously donated several original works for auction, with proceeds directly benefiting GEM’s ongoing global missions.Distinguished guests and dignitaries in attendance included @romarley @indiahicksstyle former Miss Jamaica and Miss World @toniannsingh @marlonhill Patrick Morris Commissioner @daniellecohenhiggins , @darielfernandez , @alinagarciamiami, @vicemayordignacabral , Fabiola Stuyvesant, and former Miami Beach Mayor @mattibower — each representing the diverse network of partners, supporters, and changemakers who have helped power GEM’s mission for the past fifteen years.

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Jan 7

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Today marks one year since multiple wildfires devastated communities across the greater Los Angeles area. Within 24 hours of the fires, GEM’s USA West branch, bringing seven years of frontline wildfire experience from the #CampFire in #Paradise, was on the ground in #LosAngeles. Within one week, we established a fully operational local branch to support immediate relief and long-term recovery.Over the past year, our teams have delivered sustained impact totaling nearly $27 million across affected communities. As we now enter our second year of response, GEM remains fully committed to long-term recovery, renewing proven programs while launching new initiatives designed to meet evolving community needs. We continue working closely with trusted local partners, including @lastrongfoundation, The David Geffen Foundation, the Palisades Long Term Recovery Group and the Ahmanson Foundation. In the coming weeks, we will open a Community Recovery Center in the #Palisades, staffed with disaster case managers and focused on durable, community-driven solutions. These long-term recovery pathways will be guided by resident input, ensuring rebuilding efforts reflect local priorities and help make Los Angeles stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.Special thanks to all our partners and donors who helped make our first year in LA’s recovery impactful and tangible. @jefferies, @stableroadfoundation, #DavidandNicoleTepperFoundation, @good360usa, @airbnbOrg, @amazon, @goyafoods, @goyacares, #Give, #StevenandAlexandraCohenFoundation, @flexport, and @pbunitedway @royalcaribbean @bethmccluney #anthembluecrossfoundation #EmergencyNetworkofLosAngeles To learn more and see how you can help, please visit the link in our bio.#GEM #BStrong #LARecovery #DisasterRelief #Community #SmallBusinessRecovery #Humanitarian

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Dec 18

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IMPORTANT 2025 RECAP…….From all of us at @globalempowermentmission GEM), we wish you a joyous holiday season and a healthy, meaningful, and inspiring New Year.As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we are reminded of what is truly possible when committed partners come together with purpose, compassion, and action. It is because of you and your belief and trust in GEM that we have been able to reach and assist millions of people throughout 2025. Our teams are operating throughout the United States and 5 continents, delivering aid to populations impacted by some of the most complex and volatile emergencies. We are proud to announce that we have expended $188 Million this year alone with only 3.8% going to corporate overhead. We invite you to watch our 2025 recap video, which highlights our many missions across the globe and the extraordinary impact made. Our teams on the ground have worked tirelessly, often in the most challenging environments, to accomplish all of this, and we are incredibly proud of what they have achieved. We hope you will take a moment to watch and reflect on this work.As this difficult and complex year draws to a close, we also invite you to consider Global Empowerment Mission in your end-of-year giving through our bio-links. Your support is critical now more than ever, as humanitarian needs continue to grow in the face of ongoing crises and unprecedented events unfolding across our country and around the world.We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you who continues to allow us to bring hope, dignity, and tangible relief to people in their greatest moments of need.@globalempowermentmission #bstrong #2025 #gem

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Nov 29

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Today marks one month since #HurricaneMelissa devastated parts of #Jamaica, unleashing one of the most destructive crises the island ever faced. In just 30 days, GEM through our smart partnership model executed one of the largest humanitarian mobilizations in Jamaica’s recent history: • 2,034 pallets of emergency aid • $5,876,347.89 in total relief value • 3,029,072 lbs of supplies delivered (1,374 metric tons) • Transported through 25 planes, 24 containers, and 3 ships * Servicing 101 locations From the first hours after landfall, GEM—working closely with the Government of Jamaica, ODPEM, JDF, IOM, the NCB Foundation, Royal Caribbean, AFJ and our broader network—activated a nationwide rapid-response operation focused on speed, scale, and dignity.Across impacted parishes, our teams have delivered mass food distributions, hygiene kits, clean-water support, medical facility stabilization, and tarpaulin roofing to help health centers safely reopen. These efforts embody our smart-partnership model: lean operations, high efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to getting resources directly to the families who need them most.Special thanks to all our partners who make this possible:@sflcaribbeanstrong @lyn.thalia @afjcares @good360usa @romarley @iomjamaica @wegmans @bobmarleyfoundation @irie @iriefoundation @ghettoyouthsfoundation @goldeneye @direalshaggy @goldeneye_foundation @iom.jamaica @bethennyfrankel @airlink @foodforthepoorja @jdfsoldier @tdbank_us @wegmans @bankunited.official @crownfoundation @mairoliver @marlonhill @airlinkflight @dhlus @jetblue @pbunitedway @heartofoceanreef This video captures the first month of impact—the resilience, the challenges, the hope, and what we can continue building together as Jamaica moves toward long-term recovery.#Bstrong

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Nov 27

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Happy Thanksgiving from Global Empowerment MissionThis Thanksgiving, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each of you—our partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters around the world. Your unwavering commitment fuels every mission we undertake and every life we are able to touch.Global Empowerment Mission has grown into a truly disruptive force in disaster relief and long-term recovery because of people like you. Together, we are able to deliver rapid, life-saving aid in the critical hours after a disaster strikes, and just as importantly, we stay for the long haul—helping families and communities rebuild stronger, safer, and more resilient than before.Thanks to your trust and partnership, GEM is recognized as one of the most effective and accountable nonprofits in the field. We are honored to hold Charity Navigator’s 4-star rating. That level of impact is only possible because you stand with us.On this day of gratitude, we celebrate you. Thank you for believing in our mission, for showing up when the world needs it most, and for helping us bring hope, dignity, and meaningful recovery to communities facing their hardest moments.From all of us at GEM—Happy Thanksgiving.We are grateful for your partnership, your heart, and your continued support. ~Team GEM

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Nov 26

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As of today, @globalempowermentmission — through its Smart Partnership Model — has delivered $5.8 million in aid to #Jamaica utilizing a combined logistics network of 25 cargo planes, 24 shipping containers, and 3 @royalcaribbean vessels. In total, this mission has moved 2035 pallets, representing 1.4 million metric tons of humanitarian aid to impacted communities.This represents only the first phase of a much larger series of rebuilding initiatives that GEM will begin implementing by January 2026. Special thanks to all our partners who make this all possible. @sflcaribbeanstrong @lyn.thalia @afjcares @good360usa @romarley @iomjamaica @bobmarleyfoundation @irie @iriefoundation @ghettoyouthsfoundation @goldeneye @direalshaggy @goldeneye_foundation@iom.jamaica @bethennyfrankel @airlink @foodforthepoorja @jdfsoldier

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