WE BELIEVE THERE IS A BADASS INSIDE OF EVERYONE.
And part of being a badass means giving back.
At Golden Gems, we design and make products that subtly remind you to be bold and boldly remind everyone that you are here. But we also place importance on giving back to our community who have supported us and embraced our message. We do this by raising awareness of organizations in our community and donating money, time, and resources through community involvement and collaborations.
OUR MISSION
At Golden Gems, we want to...
NEW! EXPANDING GEMS GIVE BACK
Giving back has always been a part of the Golden Gems brand. Now, we’re expanding our initiative to show up in a bigger, baddier way. Starting in October 2024, Golden Gems will partner with organizations quarterly (instead of monthly) to learn about their needs and support them in a more collaborative way.
BIGGER & BADDIER
Our updated program will choose a non-profit that focuses on causes that impact women and the LGBTQ+ community in St. Louis and beyond. Gems Give Back will work with quarterly partners to educate employees and customers on their mission, host fundraising events, collaborate on products, and more!
INTRODUCING OUR CURRENT PARTNER:
ALIVE STL
ALIVE’s mission is to provide counseling, emergency sanctuary, and other critical services to adults and children impacted by domestic abuse, as well as increase awareness to create a supportive community.
ORGANIZATIONS WE SUPPORT
We commit to continually donate a portion of our sales to organizations and programs that help enrich our community and represent the beautiful diversity of our city. Below are our past donations recipients. Click on the links to be taken to their website to learn more.
JANUARY: ARTISTS FIRST
Artists First is an inclusive, non-profit art studio for artists of all abilities. Their diverse range of programs are designed to empower individuals, build community, and champion the power of creativity.
FEBRUARY: BLACK GIRLS DO STEM
Black Girls Do STEM provides a seven-year continuous pathway for Black girls to learn STEM beginning in 6th grade through to 12th, and supports them as they enter into university and the workforce.
MARCH: GIRLS IN THE KNOW & MO ABORTION FUND
Girls in the Know empowers girls to embrace a strong sense of self with a vision that every girl will know - I AM ENOUGH!
Missouri Abortion Fund provides public education and support for people needing reproductive health services who cannot afford the full cost of abortion care.
APRIL: SAFE CONNECTIONS
The Mission of Safe Connections is to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis intervention, counseling and support services.
MAY: HOPE CLINIC
Hope Clinic's mission is to advance the human right to autonomy through the provision of the highest quality medical and emotional abortion care.
JUNE: METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP
Metro Trans Umbrella Group brings together the community of trans, genderqueer, androgynous, and intersex people and their allies in the St. Louis Metro Area through community visibility, advocacy, and education.
JULY: HEALING ACTION
Healing Action partners with survivors and the community to end commercial sexual exploitation. They do this through community awareness, client advocacy, and a comprehensive array of services.
AUGUST: STL BREASTFEEDING COALITION
The St. Louis Breastfeeding Coalition works collaboratively to connect, educate, and advocate breastfeeding in all St. Louis communities. They provide access to local professionals and resources to assist in all aspects of infant nutrition.
SEPTEMBER: LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
MORE PAST DONATION RECIPIENTS:
Planned Parenthood, ACLU of MO, Rung for Women, St. Louis Arc, Sydney Stoner VS Stage IV, Metro Trans Umbrella Group, City Greens Market, To Write Love On Her Arms, Care STL, International Institute of St. Louis, MO Abortion Fund, The Women’s Safe House, Arch City Defenders, Black Lives Matter, Queer Trans People of Color, Black Hills Bail and Legal Defense Fund, Until Freedom, Pianos For The People, The Loveland Foundation, Girls On The Run, Tenth Life, The Trevor Project, St. Louis Against Sexual Assault (SASA), The Veteran’s Community Project, Southern Poverty Law Center, Nova Ukraine, Everytown For Gun Safety, Stray Rescue STL, Arch City Defenders, Gateway to Hope, Beyond Housing, Keyway - Center for Diversion and Reentry (formerly Center for Women in Transition)
