Three Northeast Florida Families Win Big at GEM's Spring Fling Raffle Drawing

GEM Support Services | Community Spotlight

Spring brought more than sunshine to Northeast Florida this year—it brought connection, celebration, and a little bit of raffle magic.

At this year's Spring Fling event, GEM Support Services had the honor of meeting dozens of families from across Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns Counties. Caregivers stopped by our booth to share their stories. Individuals told us about their goals. And together, we celebrated what this community is all about: showing up for each other.

To everyone who entered our raffle—thank you. Your presence reminded us exactly why we do this work.

Congratulations to Our Three Raffle Winners

We're thrilled to announce the three families selected in our Spring Fling raffle drawing:

• Christian Perry

• Teera Eldson

• Cassidy Booth

Each winning family will receive Visa Gift Cards—a small token of appreciation for being part of a community that never stops advocating, never stops caring, and never stops believing in what's possible.

More Than a Raffle

Events like Spring Fling aren't just about giveaways. They're about visibility. They're about reminding IDD families that they are not navigating this journey alone.

Too often, families caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability feel invisible overlooked by systems that weren't built with them in mind, exhausted by processes that demand more than they give back. At GEM, we see you. We hear you. And we're building something different.

Whether you're just beginning to explore APD Medicaid waiver services, struggling to find a provider who truly understands your family member, or simply looking for a team that communicates like a partner instead of a vendor—we're here.

Didn't Win? You're Still Family.

If your name wasn't drawn, we still want to connect. The real prize isn't in the raffle—it's in finding support that actually fits your family's needs.

GEM Support Services provides Supported Living Coaching, Companion Care, and Respite services throughout Northeast Florida. We specialize in helping families navigate the APD system with clarity, consistency, and compassion.

No waitlist confusion. No rotating strangers. Just person-centered care from a team that learns your loved one by name. Every new client & family gets 2 free hours of respite services.

Let's Talk

Whether you met us at Spring Fling or you're discovering GEM for the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

Call or Text: (904) 670-7411 Email: [email protected] Visit: gemsupportservices.org

Serving Clay, Duval, Nassau & St. Johns Counties | APD Medicaid Waiver Provider

Every individual deserves to shine. We're here to help them do exactly that