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IMPORTANT TEXAS FLOODS UPDATE

Please take a moment to watch this short video highlighting fascinating survivor stories of bravery and resilience. We’re actively responding to the devastating flooding in Kerr County and here’s the critical programs we’ve implemented on the ground this first week.
• $1,050,000 in direct BStrong Cash Card assistance will be distributed by July 31, 2025, thanks to the incredible support of @BethennyFrankel’s BStrong, the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, and the Sergey Brin Family Foundation.
• $150,000+ in Small Business Recovery Grants to help local entrepreneurs and business owners rebuild, made possible by the Bikerstaff Family Foundation.
• 2 full-size semi-trucks of essential aid have already been delivered to the region.
• $1.7 million in air purifiers are en route to shelters and homes to improve air quality in affected areas.

Global Empowerment Mission will remain on the ground indefinitely.
Just as we’ve been in Haiti every day for 15 years, in Ukraine for over 3 years, and in Maui, Los Angeles, and North Carolina without pause, we will continue to stand with Texas for as long as it takes.

#GlobalEmpowermentMission #BStrong #KerrCounty #TexasFloods #DisasterRelief #CommunityRecovery #OnTheGround #FloodResponse #kerrcounty #texas #hunttexas ##kerrville #bumblebeehills ...

Prime Minister @andrewholnessjm in Kingston, Jamaica at the National Commerce Bank’s National Tribute to Partnerships & Recovery. Prime Minister thanked our work for #hurricaneberyl. Ministers, distinguished leaders and dedicated partners all came together to show the world what true collaboration looks like in times of crisis.
GEM prides itself on good public/private partnerships. Following the PM’s words are GEM founder, @michaelcapponi’s speech on what GEM has done in the last year in Jamaica.

Just 48 hours after Beryl devastated Jamaica, our first cargo plane touched down. Within days, clean water was restored to Treasure Beach through the deployment of a large generator. Days later, roof repairs started. Fast forward one year and our incredible GEM Caribbean branch led by @deikamorrison was able to repair 738 roofs. We could not have done this without the best comunity partner @jasonhenzell, @bredstreasurebeach and @iom.jamaica. GEM funds were matched by @ncbfoundation and without their support this program would not have happened.

Thank you @lyn.thalia and everyone who made this possible. Also pleased to announce that the PM’s office has granted GEM a major warehouse in Kingston where our GEM Carribean branch will preposition emergency supplies in case any other potential storms may hit this region. #jamaica🇯🇲 #hurricaneberyl @goldeneye #bstrong @mairoliver @marlonhill @sflcaribbeanstrong #Tankwell #hurricaneberyl #jamaica ...

It’s been 6 months since wildfires tore through @countyofla destroying homes, displacing families, and closing down countless local businesses.

Since day one, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) #BStrong has been on the ground delivering over $9 million in relief, including BStrong Cash Cards from @bethennyfrankel , emergency supplies, and long-term recovery support.

Through our Rental Assistance Program (RAP), we’re helping families who lost everything find safe and stable housing as they rebuild their lives. And we’re standing with small businesses, because strong local economies are the backbone of resilient communities. Our Small Business Program is helping owners reopen, recover, and keep their dreams and livelihood alive. These programs would not have been possible without the generosity of a $1 Million grant from the David Geffen Foundation. This grant will allow us to continue these initiatives through this fall.

GEM USA West teams are committed to long term recovery and plan to be on the ground possibly for the next 3-5 years. We will continue delivering financial assistance and essential aid in direct partnership for the long-term with local leaders, and through our smart partnerships with the @davidgeffen Foundation, #BStrong, @jefferies @stableroadfoundation, #DavidandNicoleTepperFoundation, @good360usa, @airbnb Org, @amazon, @goyafoods, @goyacares, #Give #StevenandAlexandraCohenFoundation @flexport, and @unitedwaypbc

🎥 Watch the video for a closer look at how your support is making an impact in Los Angeles. To learn and how you can help, please visit the link in our bio section.

#GEM #BStrong #LARecovery #DisasterRelief #Community #SmallBusinessRecovery #humanitarian #RentalAssistance #LosAngeles #Fires ...

GEM’s Charles McBryde joins @carlnasman with @bbcnews to discuss our ongoing response in Kerr County, Texas, where GEM BStrong teams are on the ground following the devastating storm that has claimed 120 lives, with many still missing.Our teams are providing urgent relief and standing with affected families during this heartbreaking time. @charlesmcbryde

To learn more and see how you can support this critical mission, please visit the link in our bio.
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GEM Founder and President @michaelcapponi joined @newsnationnow to discuss ongoing relief efforts on the ground at the epicenter of the devastating #GuadalupeRiver floods in Texas. He shared how our #GEM #BStrong teams are actively supporting individuals and families impacted by this historic flash flood. #Hunt #Texas #disasterrelief #CampMystic #hillcountry #kerrville @evargastv #newsnation ...

GEM Founder & President @MichaelCapponi met with Hunt, Texas Fire Chief Lee Pool to assess the ongoing situation and coordinate local response efforts. This fire station now serves as one of our official GEM BStrong base camps and aid distribution points for the affected community.

Starting tomorrow and continuing daily throughout the week, residents of Hunt, Texas are invited to visit the fire station located at: 151 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024, to receive critical supplies, Bstrong cash cards and emergency assistance from GEM Bstrong.

Our teams are on the ground to support those impacted and ensure that vital resources are delivered directly to where they’re needed most. To learn more and to support this mission, please visit the link in our bio. #GEM #gemmissions @bethennyfrankel #bstrong #hunt #texas #campmystic #davidandnicoletepperfoundation ...

One Year Later: Hurricane Beryl Recovery

One year ago, Hurricane Beryl tore through the Caribbean with unprecedented force, becoming the strongest June hurricane ever recorded. In its path, homes were leveled, families displaced, and entire communities left shattered.

But from the very first moment, and every day since, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has been there.

This video offers a powerful look into the long road to recovery, one paved with compassion, resilience, and action. From emergency aid drops and rebuilding homes, and providing ongoing support to the most vulnerable, GEM has remained boots-on-the-ground, not just for the crisis, but for the comeback.

Because we don’t just respond to disasters, we walk with communities through every step of their healing and recovery. Watch the full journey of hope, strength, and transformation in this 1 year re-cap video. Happy to share that our GEM Carribbean branch led by @deikamorrison ⁩ was able to repair over 700 roofs. You can hear firsthand testimonials from Jamaicans that no one else ever came to help them in many areas.

GEM’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to large-scale disasters like Hurricane Beryl is made possible by our powerful partnership model. These strategic alliances are the backbone of our mission, amplifying our impact and strengthening our reach when it matters most.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible partners and supporters who help make this work possible: @bethennyfrankel #bstrong @sflcaribbeanstrong @caribbeanstrong @marlonhill @mairoliver @aieshamusic @jakestreasurebeach @nhef_jm @thecliffjamaica @airservint @luisvelasquezq01 @luisvelasquezma @globalempowermentmissionlatam @bredstreasurebeach @sumfest_festival @janicelyttlefoundation @ncbfoundation @kevinlyttle @kayebentley
#caribbeanconsularcorps IOM Jamaica, ODPEM, Chin’s Construction Ltd., YIPC

To support GEM’s continued work across the Caribbean, visit the link in our bio.

#HurricaneBeryl #GEMMissions #CaribbeanStrong #DisasterRelief #LongTermRecovery #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalEmpowermentMission #BStrong #RebuildTogether #HopeInAction #OneYearLater #StrongerThanTheStorm ...

This past weekend, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), in partnership with @farmsharefl hosted statewide distributions across Florida to mark the start of the 2025 hurricane season. Families received essential supplies and resources to help them stay prepared in the event of an emergency.

Now in its second year, this initiative continues to raise awareness about the importance of hurricane preparedness and strengthen community resilience across the state.

To learn more or find out how you can support our mission, visit www.GlobalEmpowermentMission.org or click the link in our bio. #GEM #BStrong #GEMmissions #hurricane #hurricanepreparedness #florida #farmshare ...

GEM is proud to serve as the official disaster relief partner for Miami-Dade County. Yesterday, we hosted our Annual Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference at GEM HQ—bringing together leaders and partners from across the U.S. and the entire Caribbean region.

This video captures powerful and key insights from the event.

Thanks to these long-standing partnerships, GEM is uniquely positioned and ready to respond immediately the moment a hurricane strikes—anywhere it hits.

Take a minute to watch and see how prepared and prepositioned we are for the 2025 hurricane season.

To learn more and how you can help support these efforts, please visit the link in our bio section. #GEM #BStrong #HurricanePreparedness #disasterrelief ...

Yesterday, as the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and @bethennyfrankel’s #BStrong joined forces with @miamidadecounty, @sflcaribbeanstrong, @flewthecoop_ , and an incredible coalition of regional and international partners to officially launch a Coordinated Plan of Action—strengthening disaster preparedness and first-response efforts across the U.S. and Caribbean.

At GEM’s Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference, GEM leadership and Emergency Response Directors were joined by Miami-Dade County Mayor @mayordlc Daniella Levine Cava, @marlonhill of Caribbean Strong, Hon. R. Oliver Mair of Jamaica, and the Caribbean Consular Corps Miami (CCC) representing Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago—united under the shared motto: “Strength in Unity.”
“GEM has proven itself to be incredibly nimble. With support from corporate sponsors, GEM provides emergency kits almost immediately after a storm, sets up distribution hubs in affected areas, and can even fly in aid via helicopter,” said Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

New this year: GEM’s animal welfare arm Flew The Coop® is expanding its mission to protect pets during disasters—launching a new national partnership with FidoAlert, the leading free lost pet alert network. 🐾 Families can now sign up for FREE lifesaving pet resources before hurricane season at www.fidoalert.com/flewthecoop

With 373 missions completed across 73 countries and all 50 U.S. states, delivering over $627 million in aid and supplies to date, GEM continues to drive fast, efficient, and community-centered disaster response.

Learn more and how you can support hurricane preparedness, please visit the link in our bio or globalempowermentmission.org

#StrengthInUnity #HurricanePreparedness #Community #DisasterRelief #PetPreparedness #GEM #BStrong #FlewTheCoop #CaribbeanStrong @nbc6 @lauranbc6 ...