YWCA.GC IN THE NEWS
positive press about eliminating racism & empowering women

We sincerely appreciate the coverage that South Carolina's media organizations have given to our events and mission! It is deeply encouraging to see how the wonderful producers, editors, reporters, and other media professionals in our region support the elimination of racism and empowerment of women. 
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FOR THE MEDIA
How to reach us

We can be reached at news @ ywca-charlestonsc.org or 843.722.1644 during business hours by members of the media. Contact us for a quick response!

IMAGE RESOURCES

Download a high-resolution photo of our executive director, LaVanda Brown.

Download our logo as a high-resolution JPG or a high-resolution PDF.

BIO RESOURCES

See bios and high-resolution photos of our executive director and staff here.

ABOUT YWCA.GC

For 115 years, YWCA Greater Charleston has worked to eliminate racism and empower women in South. Carolina's Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties.

A historic local association of YWCA USA, one of the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organizations in America, YWGA.GC seeks to create opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and economic development for women, girls, and people of color.

Its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is one of Charleston’s longest running events, predating Spoleto Festival USA and other events. One of the first MLK tributes in the nation, today it attracts an estimated 30,000 celebrants each year.

YWGA.GC also works to eliminate racism with its annual Stand Against Racism.

In 2016 it brought the first Girls Who Code club for middle school girls to Charleston; its subsequent Y Girls Code program has since expanded to female students of all ages.

In 2017, it brought the Racial Equity Institute, an ongoing program, to Charleston to help local leaders understand and address racism in the community, along with Own the Room annual public speaking workshops to empower women’s business success by improving their public speaking skills.

In 2018, it introduced What Women Bring, an annual power lunch attended by hundreds to celebrate and empower South Carolina’s women in business, community, and culture.

In 2019, it brought the SheStrong program into its fold to empower high school girls to develop as leaders and changemakers.

In 2020, it introduced WE 360°, a multi-week program designed to help women of color overcome barriers in entrepreneurship.

Please follow us online as we announce new programs and events!

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Facebook | @YWCAGreaterCharleston 
Twitter | @YWCAChasSC

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ADDRESS

YWCA Greater Charleston
PO Box 80935
Charleston, SC 29416
M-F 9 AM to 5 PM

PHONE

843.722.1644 o
​843.722.4992 f
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EMAIL

email ywca.gc