Empowering Communities Through Advocacy and Education

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A Legacy of Advocacy and Community Service

Atlanta Metropolitan Charmettes enhances well-being through advocacy, education, and cancer research support initiatives.

Since its establishment in 1951, Atlanta Metropolitan Charmettes has empowered countless individuals through impactful education programs, advocacy activities, and significant contributions to cancer research. Our dedicated chapters across the nation foster community engagement and provide vital resources to improve health outcomes and quality of life for those affected by cancer.

Our Commitment to Community Betterment

Through outreach and education, the Charmettes have made a profound impact on individuals and communities, driving initiatives that foster health awareness and support for cancer research.

Our Mission

The Charmettes, Incorporated is a sisterhood of dedicated women committed to improving the quality of life within our communities through advocacy, education, service and support for cancer research.

Our Philosophy

The Charmettes hold fast to the ideology that everyone regardless of socio-economic status, age, race, or sex should have access to quality healthcare. We believe that we must be advocates of quality education.

Our Motto

“Charm is the essence of a woman’s power.”

Honors and Achievements We Celebrate

The Atlanta Metropolitan Charmettes have received numerous accolades for their tireless advocacy, community service, and significant contributions to cancer research and education.

The Foundation of Our Organization

Founded on June 17, 1951, in West Palm Beach, Florida, by Gwendolyn Baker Rodgers and Frankie Drayton Thomas, the Charmettes have evolved into a national powerhouse of community support.

Celebrating Over Seven Decades of Impact and Growth

From its humble beginnings in 1951, the Charmettes has expanded to 20 chapters nationwide, including our local Atlanta chapter founded in 2013, dedicated to community well-being and cancer research support through tireless advocacy and community-centered education initiatives.