“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
- Mahatma Ghandi
GEMS FOR GEMS
The Gems for Gems journey began with a simple idea: ‘The Jewelry Drive’
I organized a jewelry drive and gave these simple gifts to survivors of domestic abuse on Christmas morning as a small act of kindness and compassion.
From there, Gems for Gems grew.
I knew that one of the best ways to create lasting change was to unify and empower the broader community, so I created the Gems for Gems Ambassador program.
Today, we have over 170 community ambassadors, including 3 celebrity ambassadors, who give what they can, when they can, and how they can.
I’ve seen first hand the power of community to amplify the impact that organizations work hard to have.
I am passionate about sharing my years of expertise to help organizations rally and unify the power of the community to build awareness, further reach, and amplify their impact.
Gems for Gems Board of Directors Chairman, Homicide Detective Dave Sweet & Jordan Guildford
Jordan Guildford, Founder
The Jewelry Drive that began it all…
GEMS FOR GEMS IN THE MEDIA!
Jordan Guildford on what really makes a great leader. – Aspioneer 2022 TOP 20 UNDER 40
https://greensparrowcare.com/empower-us/team/jordan-guildford/
https://globalnews.ca/tag/jordan-guildford/
https://calgaryunitedway.org/ambassador-program/
https://www.kes.ns.ca/news-detail?pk=1385418&fromId=212897
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q5apUlSU60
https://www.divasthatcare.com/episode-450-with-guest-jordan-guildford/
https://www.theacecollective.com/editorials/interviews/womenoface-meet-jordan-guildford
https://wavve.link/Womens.Exclusive
https://saraconnell.mykajabi.com/women-starting-movements-jordan-guildford
https://globalnews.ca/news/7410338/avenue-magazine-calgary-top-40-under-40-2020/
HOPE’S CRADLE:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/strathmore-fire-station-hopes-cradle-baby-surrender-1.6274271
https://strathmorenow.com/articles/watch-hopes-cradle-ribbon-cutting-ceremony
Our first jewelry drive video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E-s3-4fYtI
Our Zero to Hero video (now called THRIVE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AouCCGsqWJ8
Academy Awards Gifting Suite in LA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbwUzr_L_Y&list=PL71nNlSEu86EPdODh5NFBbmx04cG1JHG2&index=13
Toronto Film Festival Gifting Suite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNF6Y8rrqaY&list=PL71nNlSEu86EPdODh5NFBbmx04cG1JHG2&index=18
Shelia McCarthy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyM9qWFWEWk&list=PL71nNlSEu86EPdODh5NFBbmx04cG1JHG2&index=19
Olivia Stuck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rduCZTYUd7I&list=PL71nNlSEu86EPdODh5NFBbmx04cG1JHG2&index=20
Overview from ambassadors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsB5AqgVPF8&list=PL71nNlSEu86EPdODh5NFBbmx04cG1JHG2&index=17
Jordan on the celebrity events and their response:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNF6Y8rrqaY&list=PL71nNlSEu86EPdODh5NFBbmx04cG1JHG2&index=18
Media Links:
https://calgaryguardian.com/gems-for-gems/
Global News
https://globalnews.ca/video/5291817/gems-for-gems-zero-to-hero/
https://globalnews.ca/news/4601192/murdered-domestic-abuse-calgary-woman-nadia-el-dib/
https://globalnews.ca/tag/jordan-guildford/
CTV
https://www.gemsforgems.com/news/gems-for-gems-goes-to-the-oscars/
Other media
https://www.gemsforgems.com/news/okotoks-musician-sending-message-of-self-love-through-music/
https://twitter.com/globalcalgary/status/1043892595787583490