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Gemma (jem’ma): a bud ready to grow independently.

Mission Statement

Gemma is a program of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc. committed to helping women reunite with their families and the community after incarceration. Our program is structured to promote recovery from addictions and empower women in the transformation of their lives. In order to accomplish these goals, we will provide housing, food, education and employment programs as well as psychological and spiritual support to help stop the “revolving door” cycle of incarceration.

Generously Supported By:

• The Charis Foundation
• Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
• Community Printers

• Dina Clark Design
• Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency
• Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department

• Santa Cruz County Probation Department
• Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency
• Vision Fund

• Shoreline: a division of Goodwill Industries
• Soroptimist International
• Individual Donors