What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Accelerating Progress For Women

Even when life feels impossibly heavy, your story isn’t over. This post is a gentle reminder for women and girls in survival mode — and for those supporting them. Healing is possible, hope is real, and one small shift can begin something new.

We’re showing up with care! Join What Makes You Feel Beautiful at the Back to School Bash on Sat, July 12th, 9–11am at Kihei Lutheran Church. We’ll be offering free body care products to support Maui families with love as they prepare for the new school year.

A night of self-care, creativity, and connection. Read about the MAUI GEMS Girls Day Celebration and its heartfelt moments.

Join us on March 28 for Wāhine Kaulike, a night honoring Maui’s wāhine with Mayor Bissen, live music, and a community celebration.

Join us Feb 7 for "Guiding the Future" and learn how you can mentor Maui's youth through the MAUI GEMS program. RSVP by Feb 4!

Celebrate YOU at the MAUI GEMS Girls Day Celebration! A night of self-care, creativity, and connection for girls aged 13–19.

Join MAUI GEMS Parent's Day on January 24, 2025, to explore the program, connect with mentors, and learn about enrollment!

Explore UHMC’s Culinary Arts program, a pathway for aspiring chefs to gain skills, creativity, & career opportunities in the culinary world.

Join us this Giving Tuesday as we spread holiday cheer to Maui's leaders and educators! Learn how you can support our mission.

Partnering with Ma’i Movement Hawai’i to fight period poverty! Together, we assembled 500 kits to support menstruators in need.

Change a life this #GivingTuesday! Sponsor a girl in the MAUI GEMS program and help her thrive. Make an impact today!

Bid, Win, Empower! Shop our Holiday Auction with Bath & Body Works gifts—supporting Maui’s women & girls.

Support Maui’s families through our Walmart Charitable Registry, providing essential items to those still rebuilding.

Celebrate Women and Girls Day! Support Maui GEMS with a donation or pick up unsold auction items at our Wailuku event tonight.

Join our Natural Skincare Workshop on August 9! Learn to create toner, moisturizer, and blush with pure herbal ingredients. Free for MAUI GE

Empower and inspire young women this school year with our back-to-school message. Discover how perseverance, self-belief, and gratitude can

Celebrate the achievements of our first cohort of young women, who have grown through workshops and mentorship since March.

Mary Albitz, the dynamic owner of Island Art Party, has once again shown her unwavering dedication to the community by sponsoring a...

Last Friday June , 2024, the Maui GEMS program hosted a memorable event that brought together mentor guardians, interns, and parents for...

Recap of Last Friday's MAUI GEMS Event: Last Friday, May 24, 2024 the MAUI GEMS program hosted another successful event, filled with...