The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) is a program geared toward inspiring and enriching the lives of African-American and Latina young ladies between the ages of 14-18 and/or grades 9-12. Using the qualities and characteristics of its parent organization, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the GEMS initiative serves as a motivational tool to increase knowledge and awareness of issues and concerns in which teens are faced with today. The goals are reached through participation in various workshops, events and activities focused on educational, cultural and social enrichment, as well as public service.