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CJ GATHERS
Meet our director of programs

CJ Gathers joined YWCA Greater Charleston in March 2022. This 2021 What Women Bring honoree, who holds a bachelor’s degree in religion and philosophy from Benedict College, has long felt especially called to the needs of women and youth.

Prior to joining YWCA Greater Charleston, she charted a career path in education; both in the higher education space and K-12. She also founded and began to grow The WE Group, a women’s empowerment group best known for enabling women to come together in healing conversations, in 2017. Through the WE Group, she sought to support women in their business endeavors, dreams, visions, and goals by providing a platform on which they could promote and expand their presence. 

She currently serves on the board of Charleston Hope, a nonprofit that increases access to mental and behavioral health in Title 1 schools. She also has served on the board of Holy City Closet, a nonprofit providing donations of modern and fashionable apparel to victims of domestic violence.
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“The mission of YWCA Greater Charleston perfectly aligns with my passion and purpose,” Gathers said. “My personal philosophy is ‘our experiences don’t only belong to us but are to be used for the educating and uplifting of others.’ I am incredibly honored to be part of YWCA Greater Charleston’s work empowering women and eliminating racism, not only in the Charleston region but across the state and beyond.” 

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PO Box 80935
Charleston, SC 29416

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  • ABOUT US
    • SEE OUR MISSION
    • MEET OUR STAFF
    • MEET OUR BOARD
    • SEE OUR PARTNERS
  • NEWS
    • SEE US IN THE NEWS
    • BE IN THE KNOW: SUBSCRIBE HERE
  • SUPPORT US
    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
    • SPONSOR AN EVENT OR PROGRAM
    • A LETTER FROM THE CEO
  • DONATE