Odenton, Maryland Feb 26, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Les Gemmes, Incorporated is recognizing 70 years as a charitable service organization with the announcement of the 2025 Platinum Jubilee Celebration. The organization was founded in September 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia. The founders were Melvine Blakeley, Lena Siler, Queenie Branch, and Inez Mercer Brown. They were childhood friends, educators and visionaries who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina and Virginia. Committed to promoting positive influences within local communities, Les Gemmes, Incorporated is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, civic, and cultural purposes.
Les Gemmes, Incorporated has 20 active chapters located across the United States with more than 400 members across the nation. The commencement of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration will focus on honoring the founders, former leaders, incorporators, and chapter members who have pursued their dreams and significantly influenced their communities. Each month, the Platinum Jubilee honorees will be recognized, accompanied by subsequent press releases, culminating in September 2025. During this time, all chapters will unite to reflect on the foundational principles set forth by the founders. For the past 70 years, Les Gemmes, Incorporated has served as a catalyst for revitalizing communities and empowering them to reach their fullest potential.
About Les Gemmes, Incorporated
Les Gemmes, Incorporated is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization led by the 18th National President, Constance Davis. The execution of service to the community is provided through the 2024-2026 National Program, “The Dream Initiative”, “Fulfilling Dreams that Revive and Empower Our Communities.” The program initiatives focus on literary arts, youth mentoring and tutoring, support for seniors, healthy lifestyles, domestic violence awareness, and economic assistance.
For more information about the organization or membership, email info@lesgemmes1955.org or visit the website at www.lesgemmes1955.org
Media Contact
Les Gemmes, Incorporated publicrelations@lesgemmes1955.org (310) 409-7089 http://www.lesgemmes1955.org
