Girls & Guys Exercising Mindful Solutions (GEMS) is an organization dedicated to supporting all minorities to empower and inspire all genders to lead healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives by offering resources, education, and support.
The organization provides a safe welcoming space for all to heal, grow, and connect with others who share similar experiences. GEMS also works towards raising awareness about domestic violence and abuse in the community and advocating for policy change.
GEMS will partner with other organizations and community leaders to promote racial equity, violence prevention, and healing from trauma in the Asheville, NC area.
Upcoming Events
May 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mothers' Empowerment Circle More info...
GEMS is co-sponsoring this event at 20 Lee Garden Ln, Asheville, in the Maple Crest Community Room, Building 20.
June 1, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Personal Development Book Club More info...
GEMS is hosting a book discussion at 346 Depot St. in Asheville, NC. The featured book is The Four Agreements. We will be reflecting the last two agreements, "Don't make assumptions" and "Always do your best." We will also be choosing the next book to continue.
June 13, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Community Listening Session More info...
Join us for dinner and dessert, and learn how to advocate for community resources at City Hall, and partner with us as we work toward funding a new basketball court.
June 28, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Slow Flow Yoga, Sound Healing, and Farm Tour More info...
4th Friday of Every Month at 7 PM (NOTE: We are looking for new spaces to hold these meetings!)
GEMS Monthly Meeting More info...
GEMS hosts monthly 1-hour meeting sessions FREE for the community. NOTE: These sessions were previously held at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center (216 Asheland Ave Asheville NC 28801). We are no longer holding meeting at this location and are looking for more spaces at this time.
Recent Events
Personal Development Book Club
Redefining the Future: Poor People's Campaign
Redefining the Future: Community Engagement Event
Our Mission
We empower individuals, including underserved communities, through an education program designed to help them understand the synergy between their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, generating empowerment through mindful solutions such as guided meditations and somatic experiencing, fostering self-awareness and mindfulness for greater fulfillment and joy.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a world where individuals, regardless of their background, have access to the tools and knowledge needed to cultivate holistic healing and inner balance. Through our education program, we envision underserved communities empowered with the understanding of how their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations intersect to create wellness. By promoting self-awareness and mindfulness, we aspire to see individuals transform their lives from within, leading to a ripple effect of greater fulfillment and joy throughout society.
