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CHAJUANNA (CJ) GATHERS
Meet our women & youth programs director

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.

Prior to joining YWCA Greater Charleston, she 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. She also 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 also currently serves 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. “Our experiences don’t only belong to us, but are to be used for the educating and uplifting of others. I am incredibly excited 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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  • ELIMINATING RACISM | PROGRAMS
    • MLK CELEBRATION
    • RACIAL EQUITY & INCLUSION >
      • RACIAL EQUITY & INCLUSION | IMPACT
    • STAND AGAINST RACISM
  • EMPOWERING WOMEN | PROGRAMS
    • WHAT WOMEN BRING >
      • WHAT WOMEN BRING | Ticket sales open Oct 13
    • WE 360 | FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR
    • OWN THE ROOM | PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR WOMEN
    • WOMEN'S HEALTH
    • | EMPOWERING YOUTH |
    • SHESTRONG
    • Y GIRLS CODE
  • ABOUT US
    • SEE OUR MISSION
    • SEE OUR HISTORY
    • MEET OUR STAFF
    • MEET OUR BOARD
    • SEE OUR PARTNERS >
      • SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES | Our partners and other Charleston nonprofits
  • NEWS
    • SEE US IN THE NEWS
    • VIEW OUR E.NEWSLETTERS
    • BE IN THE KNOW: SUBSCRIBE HERE
  • SUPPORT US
    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
    • VOLUNTEER WITH US
    • INVEST IN YWCA USA
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